Description
Many academic programs use tags to organize and evaluate student work in portfolios. However, inconsistency in tag usage — such as variations in spelling, abbreviations, or formatting (e.g., “&” vs. “and”) — can create challenges for sorting, reviewing, and reporting on evidence.
Potential solution
Introduce the ability for institutions or programs to create and manage centralized tag libraries. These libraries could:
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Provide a predefined list of tags that students can select from when tagging evidence.
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Optionally restrict tag usage to only those in the library, to ensure consistency.
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Be assignable to specific portfolios, programs, or courses.
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Support organization of tags into categories or hierarchies if needed.
