20.500.12556/ReVIS-12229 E-Portfolios in South African Higher Education: Fostering Autonomy and Lifelong Learning in Remote Contexts Purpose: This study explores the transformative role of e-portfolios in South African higher education, particularly in promoting lifelong learning and fostering self-directed, autonomous students. It addresses the gap in understanding academics’ perceptions of e-portfolios' effectiveness in remote learning environments. Study design/methodology/approach: A qualitative interpretive systematic review was conducted, grounded in experiential learning theory, to analyse existing literature on e-portfolios and their impact on student development in remote contexts. Findings: E-portfolios enhance learning by encouraging goal-setting, progress tracking, and critical self-reflection, which support the development of both soft and technical skills. Academics view them as valuable tools for promoting student independence. However, challenges such as limited digital literacy and inadequate support systems hinder adoption, especially in under-resourced areas. Originality/value: This study contributes to the limited body of research on academic perspectives of e-portfolios in remote learning. It highlights their potential to enrich educational experiences and foster autonomy, while also identifying barriers that must be addressed to ensure equitable access and effectiveness. E-portfolios Remote learning Higher Education Soft and technical skills self-directed learning true false true Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Članek v reviji 2025-09-19 12:27:08 2025-09-19 12:27:08 2025-10-01 14:18:09 0000-00-00 00:00:00 0 0 0 no. 2 Vol. 14 2025 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2025-09-14 2232-5107 2232-5697 https://doi.org/10.53615/10.53615/2232-5697.14.399-413 https://toknowpress.net/submission/index.php/ijmkl/article/download/221/149 1 323204f3-9543-11f0-9bb7-001a4af901a5 https://revis.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=14271 https://toknowpress.net/submission/index.php/ijmkl/article/download/221/149 1 322f6bcf-9543-11f0-9bb7-001a4af901a5 https://revis.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=14270 RAZ_Ajani_Oluwatoyin_Ayodele_0.pdf RAZ_Ajani_Oluwatoyin_Ayodele_0.pdf 1 E1E03CE38344BCB36E771662EA99AC2A 1b47fba3ad2aa5bd0a6d8895de927a209a9e9e2dff1f06a5339aed0078b8be9d 70832ba4-9544-11f0-9bb7-001a4af901a5 https://revis.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=14275 Mednarodna fakulteta za družbene in poslovne študije 0 0 0