Who is Desire2Learn? Ian Smissen Director, eLearning Strategies Scenarios for the use of ePortfolios in Education

Agenda Overview of Desire2Learn ePortfolio ePortfolio Process Structure of an ePortfolio Scenarios for use of ePortfolios Q&A

Six Key Learning Solutions Learning Environment Cloud-hosted or self-hosted LMS used by millions of learners for online, blended or hybrid learning programs ePortfolio Social learning platform built around the learner where they can capture, reflect on and share learning experiences Learning Repository Allows for development and sharing of reusable learning objects, along with searching or harvesting millions of Open Educational Resources (OERs) Mobile Extends learning and media to mobile devices, and is an open and extensible mobile platform for the whole organisation or specific programs Analytics Powerful reporting along with predictive models to impact retention, outcomes and improve personalisation of learning Webcasting Enables presenters to effortlessly capture and broadcast rich media presentations to online audiences, live and on demand

Desire2Learn ePortfolio Reinforce the process of learning Highly interactive social collaboration tools Flexibility and ease of use Tight integration with Learning Environment or stand alone Receive feedback and assessment at multiple levels – self, peer Showcase achievements to multiple audiences

ePortfolio Process

ePortfolio Components Artifacts CollectionsReflections Presentations

Structure of an ePortfolio

Scenarios for use of ePortfolios Reflective Learning Professional Practice/Work Placements Research Projects Recognition of Prior Learning/Advanced Standing Professional Portfolio Document progress against institutional outcomes Self and peer assessment Faculty professional development and performance review Assignment submission documenting whole learning process Showcases of student work Résumés and job applications Simplifying administrative tasks

Work Placement Student Teacher Workplace Supervisors Assessment Dropbox and Rubrics Summary Reports and Grades Collect evidence Artifacts Workplace Journal Forms Self Assessment Forms and Rubrics Submission Presentation Create Rubrics and Forms Feedback Comments Verification Rubrics and Comments

Research Project Student Teacher Peers Feedback Dropbox Draft Proposal Forms Revised Proposal Forms Collect Data Artifacts Progress Report Forms and Rubrics Create Rubrics and Forms Feedback Dropbox Feedback Comments Collect Data Artifacts Final Report Presentation Assessment Dropbox and Rubrics Feedback Comments Feedback Comments

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