1. Using PebblePad for PDP and Employability at Worcester
LibbySymonds
Learning and Teaching Technology Unit

2. What is PebblePad?
E-portfolio system providing an online tool which places students at the centre of their own learning, reflection and evaluation process
Allows the dynamic linking of work, reflection, goals, action plans etc.

3. Background Paper based Student Qualities Profile
Increasing use of e-portfolio systems in HE
Evaluation of systems available
PebblePad selected as most appropriate by ELDG

4. Implementation
Phase 1 [Oct 07 – Jan 08] – Staff only pilot and feedback
Phase 2 [Feb 08 – May 08] – 14 small pilot groups of students with a specific learning goal
Phase 3 [Sept 08 onwards] – make available to all students

5. PDP and PebblePad
Originally developed as a system for supporting PDP at Wolverhampton
Profile tool allows skills audit
Reflection encouraged throughout the system
Scaffolded action planning tool
Versatile presentation tools for a range of audiences

6. PDP and PebblePad (2)
Allows users to selectively share individual or groups of assets
Can share with anyone via link
Ability to publish to the Web
The user has complete control over their own e-portfolio

7. Uses of PebblePad elsewhere
Wolverhampton – Pathfinder project
Coventry – Add+vantage modules
Surrey – Personal and Professional Development module

8. Issues Problems engaging students with self-directed PDP
Supporting students using PebblePad
Embedding PDP in the curriculum
Assessment?

9. Access and Support http://pebblepad.worc.ac.uk
All staff and students have their own e-portfolio
Support from the Learning and Teaching Technology Unit
Generic workshops
Tailored workshops within teaching sessions

10. Contact details Libby Symonds Team Leader LTTU PL1.5