1. Implementing Pebblepad in the Faculty of Health and Applied Science
Presentation by
Russell
Brookes
Learning Technologist
@EdInnovationHAS
Wednesday 14th September

2. HAS
2014/15: 7359 Students
Allied Health Professions, Health and Social Science, Applied Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery
Largest Faculty use of Pebblepad at UWE
Largest users currently Midwifery and Mental Health, Community Nursing, Healthcare Science

3. Background Needed a electronic portfolio Competency Sign off priority
No clear strategy
Myknowledmap v Pebblepad

4. Initial Reaction went something like this…

5. Changes Learning Technologist: Portfolios New Director of Tel
Pebblepad selected
Staged implementation
Not afraid to say no…

6. Theory: Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly

7. In practice… What do we want at each stage of implementation?
How do we get to next steps?
Obstacles
Buy in

8. Reality meets theory Time Knowledge Turn over of staff
Staff level of involvement
Lack of central support
ITS restructure

9. Number one tip to succedd…

10. What we did NO PILOTS Looked at scalability Student and staff guidance
Specialist support
Patience
Embraced failure
Celebrated success

11. Moving with the Times: Meet with staff Training
Online support:
Upskilling team and staff
Embracing student use

12. Where are we now:
UWE Pebblepad

13. The Future: Students love version 5! Pebblepocket One drive
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14. Any questions? Russell.brookes@uwe.ac.uk @russbrookes1981
@edinnovationhas