1. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest1 e-Portfolios Research and experiences so far….

2. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest2 Easton College  Specialist College (land-based) –Schools, WBL, FE, HE  Moodle VLE since 2006 –Currently version 1.8.2+  Decision to consider e-portfolios –Potential courses – NVQ, Key Skills, ABC….

3. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest3 Key Features  Dfes, Becta, JISC –Concept –Users –Components –Transactions –Features –Requirements  Functions/pedagogy –Recognising learning –Recording learning –Reflecting on learning –Validating learning –Presenting learning –Planning learning –Assessing learning

4. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest4 Main Purposes  JISC JISC –Reflective learning leading to planning and personal development and career progression –Associated evidence on which to base the reflection –Support, advice and assessment

5. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest5 Types of e-Portfolio  Given previous definitions: –an online electronically created portfolio for the duration of a course evidence uploaded onto bought-in software or a VLE –an electronically created portfolio for the duration of a course evidence saved on a server, CD or DVD –an electronic/online portfolio which is created and maintained for a lifetime

6. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest6 e-Portfolio Contents  Given previous definitions: –purely evidence required for assessment objectives to be met –personal and reflective, development rather than assessment –learning and assessment –ownership of the e-portfolio varies between staff, student and institution

7. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest7 Options Considered  Purchasing off the shelf e-portfolio –Approved by awarding body where possible  Emulating an e-portfolio through the VLE –Moodle, Mahara, My Stuff  Using an open source e-portfolio –Open Source Portfolio, ELGG, LUSIDOpen Source PortfolioELGGLUSID  Electronic storage of evidence – CD/DVD/network/USB

8. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest8 Context & Timeline  2006/2007 –2 x Advanced Practitioner projects –Inspection + Annual Audit Visit –Research into e-portfolios –Internal meetings + lead verifier advice  2007/2008 –OneFile trial –VLE trial –Decision

9. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest9 OneFile  Endorsed by City & Guilds, Edexcel, EDI  Online Internet based access  Access levels for learner, assessor, IV, EV  Learner progress bar  Tracking between evidence and objectives  Audit trail

10. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest10 Moodle VLE  2006/2007 –Growth of use  2007/2008 Onwards –Use for e-portfolio trial using existing features  Other options integration of OSS options –Open University ‘My Stuff’My Stuff Available now Investigating offline synchronised version –MaharaMahara

11. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest11 CD/DVD/Network etc  Creation and storage of digital evidence –Video, audio, image evidence encouraged –Additional computer application evidence used –Paper/electronic tracking used

12. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest12 Structure/Content  Save time –Avoid duplication  Accessible –Improve staff IT skills –Improve learner IT skills  Media rich –Images –Audio –Video –Text/desktop publishing –Spreadsheets/databases –Presentations

13. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest13 Awarding Body Reqs  Edexcel Edexcel –Access & security –Usability & accessibility –Ownership of portfolio –Candidate progress –Cross-referencing –Audit trail –Archiving and retention –System failures –Training for EVs  OCR OCR –Accessibility –Cross-referencing –Candidate progress –Audit trail –Security –User friendly –System failures

14. June 2008Fiona Mylchreest14 Moodle Screenprints

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