1. Martin Compton and Danielle Tran
(fre)e-portfolios
Martin Compton and Danielle Tran

2. Problem For all the usual reasons we need some form of e-portfolio
Previously used bespoke system (cost per user)
Tech & support issues (resourcing and time)
Very few e.g.s of creative use (such as multimedia artefacts)
Organisation, issues & navigation = reluctant compliance
Skills transfer/ wider applicability lacking

3. Literature
Issues: compatibility and tech complexity (Stefani et al., 2007)
Tech obstacles reduce e-portfolio engagement (Meyer et al., 2011)
Rationale: encourages reflection and develops ICT / transferable skills (Kabilan and Khan, 2012)
E-portfolio engagement leads to teaching improvement (Meyer et al., 2011)
Increases validity/accessibility of assessment and improves assessment process (McAlpine, 2005, 379)
Student concerns: ‘buy-in, motivation, assessment and eportfolio technology’ (Tosh et al, n.d)

4. Our solution http://tiny.cc/dummyp
Used on short CPD course > PGCE (UoW) > adopted by OCNLR
Selected Googledocs (also trialled Box.com)
Free
No log in required for users
One template multiplied
Spreadsheet of links to allocated document
Easy back up
Reduced support requirement
Standardised practice/ easy feedback option
Added bonus – transferable skills
Requires users to have cloud storage

6. Management

8. Some snips

11. Lessons learned
No need to access back up files but still diligent & organised
Clarity about security and data protection (built into the portfolio)
People still need guidance – biggest issue was getting students to use cloud storage and inserting active links (screencasts were created and this mode lends itself to the portfolio)
Many more exemplary portfolios/ creativity/ depth/ pride
Process of giving feedback was found to be clearer and easier

13. Try
To access these slides
tiny.cc/freeport ?

14. References
Stefani, L., Mason, R., & Pegler, C. (2007). The educational potential of e-portfolios: Supporting personal development and reflective learning. Routledge.
Kabilan, M. K., & Khan, M. A. (2012). Assessing pre-service English language teachers’ learning using e-portfolios: Benefits, challenges and competencies gained. Computers & Education, 58(4),
McAlpine, Mhairi, E-Portfolios and Digital Identity: Some Issues for Discussion , E-Learning and Digital Media, 2005, Vol 2, Issue 4, pp /elea Meyer, E. J., Abrami, P. C., Wade, A., & Scherzer, R. (2011). Electronic portfolios in the classroom: Factors impacting teachers’ integration of new technologies and new pedagogies. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 20(2),
Tosh, David, Tracy Penny Light , Kele Fleming & Jeff Haywood, Engagement with Electronic Portfolios: Challenges from the Student Perspective ( [accessed: 12/5/17].