Queensland University of Technology CRICOS No J ePortfolio as Institutional Strategy

Queensland University of Technology CRICOS No J ePortfolio as Institutional Strategy: The Approach to Student Electronic Portfolio Development at Queensland University of Technology Mr. Tom Cochrane Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Technology, Information & Learning Support)

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R QUT: a large Australian University 40,000 students 4 campuses 9 faculties –Built Environment & Engineering –Business –Creative Industries –Education –Health –Information Technology –Law –QUT Carseldine (Humanities & Human Services) –Science Course levels: Bachelors, Honours, Masters, HDR (950)

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R The Use of Technology Improving quality (Teaching and Research) Improving processes – institutional efficiency Transformation (of multilateral relationships)

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R Use and uptake Students with a portfolio14236 Student visits to Portfolio (average per month for all students) 2800 Experiences Artefacts range 1 to 43; total 8515 range 1 to 41; total 3548 Student Portfolio is currently being used, in a variety of ways, by students across all 9 QUT faculties

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R Transformation: the Purpose of the QUT Student e-Portfolio To enable students to record, catalogue, retrieve, reflect on and present their learning, experiences, and activities, both inside and outside university life. The portfolio becomes evidence of the course and career related skills they have developed while at QUT but is intended to serve graduates in life after university.

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R Steps to Introduction at QUT Took a ‘project management’ approach Obtained QUT-wide acceptance Addressed key issues before building the system Integrated into QUT wide systems - QUT Virtual (choice between OLT (LMS) & student intranet) Planned & introduced in manageable pre-determined stages Trialled with sub-groups and used feedback Identified and addressed future developments

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R Mapping of QUT Student Capabilities QUT has mapped its Student Capabilities to: Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Business Council of Australia Employability Skills Framework Specific Professional Association listings eg for Nursing, Teaching Specific Faculty/Schools listings for curriculum purposes eg Business – Port of Brisbane Corporation, Law, Nursing, Education TPA’s… The e-Portfolio Skills Areas

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R COMPARISON: STUDENT e-PORTFOLIO SKILL AREAS / QUT STUDENT CAPABILITIES / BCI / ACCI EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS / FACULTY SPECIFIC SKILLS e-Portfolio Skill Areas used at QUT QUT Student Capabilities (MOPP) Business Council of Australia /Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Employability Skills Skills of Business GraduatesSkills of Law Graduates Communication Listening, speaking, writing, understanding, presenting, reading, editing, interpersonal relations. Effective communication in a variety of contexts and modes including: effective written and oral communication with discipline specialists and non-specialists and in cross- cultural contexts. Communication skills that contribute to productive and harmonious relations between employees and customers. Listening and Responding Involves being attentive when others are speaking, and responding effectively to others comments, during a conversation. Oral Communication Involves the ability to present information verbally to others, either one-to-one or in groups. Written Communication Involves the effective transfer of written information either formally (eg business reports, correspondence) or informally (eg memos, notes). Interpersonal Skills Involves working well with others (superiors, subordinates and peers), understanding their needs, seeking feedback and being able to negotiate effectively. Communication Clearly and accurately communicating, both orally and in writing, through listening, non-verbal communication, speaking, presenting, reading, writing, editing, drafting, negotiating, interviewing, advocacy, mooting and report writing; using appropriate language for a variety of contexts; interpersonal interaction. Specific Skills:  Oral communication (Communication)  Written Communication (Communication)  Oral presentation (Communication)  Advocacy (Communication)  Interviewing (Communication)  Mooting (Communication)  Negotiating (Communication)  Drafting (Communication)  Report Writing (Communication)  Interpersonal interaction (Relational)

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R Sample Student e-Portfolio – Introduction Page

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R Sample Student e-Portfolio - Experiences

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R Sample Student e-Portfolio – Artefacts page

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R Developments Just completed –Web-accessible storage space (128mb) –Alumni access –Online self-assessment Current –Export portfolio to CD –Third party access –Online feedback –Use of portfolio data to address selection criteria Future –Use of Palm Pilots? –Staff version

CRICOS No J a university for the world real R Questions