Implementing a Self-Regulated Oriented ePortfolio: The Design of an Affective Goal-Setting Plugin

Abstract

Goal setting is an important process of self-regulation, affecting motivation, self-efficacy beliefs and learning. There is a need to examine the way individuals can engage in effective goal setting, enhance self-regulated learning and promote academic and professional development. To deliver such a solution, a self-regulated oriented ePortfolio (MySelf ePortfolio) was designed as a dynamic social networking tool and orchestrated along the principles of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL). Based on the findings of the ePortfolio implementation, the design of an affective goal-setting Plug in for self-regulated learners is proposed to enable the latter to feel self-efficient since they have set hierarchical specific goals for themselves, selected appropriate strategies, achieved a desirable state and felt satisfied with their effort.