tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071468335638668349.comments2009-04-21T00:27:53.372+10:00Andrew at UChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12706283992382855810noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071468335638668349.post-59939278018376689122009-04-21T00:18:00.000+10:002009-04-21T00:18:00.000+10:00I agree with you abotu Zotero - I find it the best of all bibliographic software, especially the ability to take snapshots of webpages which may change rapidly.Michael de Percyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15877136639488853831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071468335638668349.post-59133964092635634772009-04-15T19:27:00.000+10:002009-04-15T19:27:00.000+10:00Hi, Andrew,<br /><br />The issues that you raise are not new, and I can understand you atraction to Mahara, particularly when you refer to your prediliction for new toys.<br /><br />However, your own thinking concerning the functionality of an e-Portfolio I would humbly suggest is also somewhat dated. Not only is the e-Portfolio a Lifelong tool (from 5-95), it is also Lifewide, ie, capable of addressing the needs of all abilities and outlooks - and for many different purposes, apart from posting one's CV. - Much too much to say in a comment, but take a look at my blog if you would:<br /><br />www.efoliointheuk.blogspot.com<br /><br />Secondly, I would take issue with your perception of the e-Portfolio as being some sort of pantechnicon for the storage of every single artefact. We have discovered over many years that it is not necessary to get anywhere near the 50Mb capacity you require. If you like, the picture of the e-Portfolio is that of a 'clearing house' whereby that which is relevant to the present, along with planning, drafting, peer-review etc and, of course, reflection on what is appropriate and to reveal to a variety of different audiences. The e-Portfolio should not be confused with a 'dumping ground' for every single item you have ever half-created or for those precious items reserved for posterity. These can all be stored on your own storage system at no cost or risk.<br /><br />As for the 'few shiny beads' - come back to me if you want to discuss how cheaply external hosting can be!<br /><br />Kindest regards.<br /><br />Ray T.<br /><br />rjt@maximise-ict.co.ukRay Tolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654892229937491921noreply@blogger.com