1. Schools: My future Tertiary: Learning for life
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2. 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
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ePortfolios from this....
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...to this
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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’
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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).
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7. 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
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8. Reflective practice -Kolb’s learning cycle
Experience
Concrete
Observation and reflection
Forming abstract concepts
Testing in new situations
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9. Reflective practice - constructing knowledge
Through Blogs and forums
Tutor and peer comment
Creating resources or artefacts as an end result of the learning process
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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
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11. 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
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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
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Future enhancements
Pilot until June 2008
User feedback vital
Schools feedback Tertiary feedback
Mahara enhancements will feed in
See Mahara roadmap themes
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