Schools: My future Tertiary: Learning for life My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008

My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008 Today’s workshop About ePortfolios My Portfolio overview Examples & Case studies Getting started Administrators’ overview Future developments Workshop materials for schools Workshop material for tertiary My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008

My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008 ePortfolios from this.... My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008

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My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008 Definitions A broad spectrum of ePortfolio types exist ‘The new generation of the 3 ring binder’ ‘..personal online spaces for students to access services and store work’ My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008

My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008 An ePortfolio provides an online environment which can be used by students and staff to demonstrate their learning, skills and development and record their achievements over time to selected audience(s). My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008

Key types of application Aiding the learning process through reflective thought and practice Transition, progression and lifelong learning Assessment and submission Presentation and personalisation Equally applicable to staff as to students My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008

Reflective practice -Kolb’s learning cycle Experience Concrete Observation and reflection Forming abstract concepts Testing in new situations My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008

Reflective practice - constructing knowledge Through Blogs and forums Tutor and peer comment Creating resources or artefacts as an end result of the learning process My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008

My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008 A managed ePortfolio service Schools and Tertiary instances Uses Mahara Open Source software Mahara established in 2006, eCDF funded Mahara continues to be developed Enhancements feed into My Portfolio My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008

Structure Artefact – Views - Groups Blog post Contact details Essay University application View Professional development View Coursework View Book club Group Cert in Adult teaching Group Careers Advisory Group My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008

My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008 Key Points Modular and flexible in design Learner centred – not institution driven Built with interoperability in mind Social networking tools in safe environment Bridging inst. and social learning environments Encourages sector wide learning communities My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008

My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008 Future enhancements Pilot until June 2008 User feedback vital Schools feedback Tertiary feedback Mahara enhancements will feed in See Mahara roadmap themes My Portfolio Roadshow April - May 2008