© University of Reading September 11, 2015 Student Stories A unique web resource for students, to support personal reflection and development before, during and beyond university Joy Collier and Laura Brown CCMS
Future Proofing PDP & ePortfolios 18 th June What is Student Stories? A website comprising hundreds of audio clips taken from 50+ interviews with finalists & recent graduates Graduates from 8 universities so far Clips searchable by theme/profile Core themes: - Study - Social - Futures
Future Proofing PDP & ePortfolios 18 th June Inspirations Destinations ® Career-focused video clips Engagement Module Leeds Met | Talking Reading Reflective audio interviews with Freshers Beyond the PhD Narrative exploration of transition via audio
Future Proofing PDP & ePortfolios 18 th June Student Stories Unique access to personal stories Narrative approach to explore identity Transitions in, through, out Whole student experience academic, social, personal Reflective, real student voices Defining Features
Future Proofing PDP & ePortfolios 18 th June Methodology Themes based on: literature review; CCMS research; student feedback Informal interviews based around core themes, participants viewed questions beforehand Interviewees – finalists and recent graduates, range of universities, degree subjects Aim to represent diverse range of student experience: international, disabled, mature, part-time etc
Future Proofing PDP & ePortfolios 18 th June Website Features Student profiles Clips: - searchable by keyword/theme/profile - star ratings - favourites - downloadable Staff resource area
Future Proofing PDP & ePortfolios 18 th June A resource for staff & students… Independent use Individual student browsers Self-directed learning Staff directed use PDP/career learning exercises Induction/transition Staff training/development Insights into current issues facing students
Future Proofing PDP & ePortfolios 18 th June Your feedback… Please use the form in the pack to let us know: - your views of Student Stories as a web resource - your ideas of how the site might be developed further - ways you see it potentially being integrated into PDP and/or other activities Many thanks!