Higher Education Learning Portfolio for Placements HELPP JISC Project Rose Papworth
The Project! JISC e-learning capital programme –HE in FE strand One of 10 successful bids £100, 000 over two years Builds on HEA mini-project
Project rationale FD work placements: Facilitate 3-way conversation between learner, employer and tutor Developing reflection via blogs and comments (PDP) –social constructivist perspective Using an e-portfolio to facilitate widening participation
Elgg Environment that allows: Individual and community blogs with comments Flexible e-portfolio space Access controls An online work placement contract developed with HEA funding
So far… 2006/2007 used with FD Software Design and Development cohort –Students like blogs –Can be difficult to ensure employer engagement –Students and employers like sharing documents via e-portfolio space –Online placement details easier to access Finishing HEA project evaluation
…the next two years A ‘download’ facility to be developed Want to evaluate use with a couple of UL FDs with work placements: –Art/media subjects? –Performing arts? Period 2007/2008 Results of evaluation March 09
Elgg Will upgrade to new version this year: –Media/photo galleries –Can view blogs as forums –Can embed video/media in blogs easily –Can create presentations
Finally If you are interested in taking part: Ext ( ) July HE staff development days –Hands on –discussion
Further info HEA page: llCollege_MP.htm llCollege_MP.htm JISC page: es/programme_elearning_capital/el_heinf e/helpp.aspx es/programme_elearning_capital/el_heinf e/helpp.aspx JISC Project web site: