Workshop e-portfolios Allison Miller May 2011

2. Learning pathways within and between VET and higher education Crazy paving or stepping stones? Harris et al, 2006 Image by Chris Downer – Bournemouth: artful paving in The Square: - http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1658790

3. E-portfolios provide a way to support successful learning pathways by enabling learners to manage their lifelong learning records Curyer et al, 2007

4. Manage learning/ knowledge Digital Objects Transitions, Applications, Recognition, Assessment, Development Present, Reflection, Plan, Collaborate, Share

5. Examples bit.ly/vumieg

6. flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfolios

7. Transitioning into VET - Meeting minimum entry requirements - RPL – Skills profile / Skills matching - Raise self esteem & learner identity Transitioning out of VET - Further education & training - Employment/Self Employment - Promotion/Reclassification Transitioning through VET - Fast tracking - Workplace learning & assessment - Course completions

8. Available from: flexiblelearning.net.au/content/e-portfolios-resources VET E-portfolio Roadmap The VET E-portfolio Roadmap: A strategic roadmap for e-portfolios to support lifelong learning

9. 2009-2010 E-portfolios Implementation Trials Investigating: - Supporting learner transitions (pathways) - VET E-portfolios draft Privacy Guidelines

10. 2009-2010 E-portfolios Implementation Trials Case studies and resources available at: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/2009EIT http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/2010EIT

11. Key considerations when implementing e-portfolios

13. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Teacher/Trainer considerations: - Digital literacy skills - Purpose and course re-design - Connecting teachers/trainers to others experienced in using e-portfolios - Supporting the teachers/trainers to develop their own e-portfolio Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97

14. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Teacher/Trainer considerations: - Digital literacy skills - Purpose and course re-design - Connecting teachers/trainers to others experienced in using e-portfolios - Supporting the teachers/trainers to develop their own e-portfolio Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97 How do you/does your organisation achieve this with their staff? How can we achieve this with teachers/trainers?

15. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Learner considerations: - Understand potential benefits of their e-portfolio - Introduce early in the course - Trust peers and working within a ‘safe sharing environment’ - Concerned about their privacy and ownership of information - What is ‘appropriate information’ Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97

16. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Learner considerations: - Understand potential benefits of their e-portfolio - Introduce early in the course - Trust peers and working within a ‘safe sharing environment’ - Concerned about their privacy and ownership of information - What is ‘appropriate information’ Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97 How do you/does your organisation achieve this with learners? How can we achieve this with learners?

17. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Workplace considerations : - How e-portfolio and related technologies supports the learners’ training and assessment (and potentially their workforce development) - Learners needs time to collect their evidence in the workplace. - E-portfolios and mobile devices potentially raise workplace quality - better transparency and reflective practices Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97

18. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Workplace considerations : - How e-portfolio and related technologies supports the learners’ training and assessment (and potentially their workforce development) - Learners needs time to collect their evidence in the workplace. - E-portfolios and mobile devices potentially raise workplace quality - better transparency and reflective practices Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97 How do you/does your organisation achieve this within the workplace? How can we achieve this within the workplace?

19. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Training Organisation considerations: - Regular team meetings during the implementation stage - Documenting the process and progress - Evaluating successes and barriers - Gaining support of organisational technical staff - Consider what information is collected by the e-portfolio system (eg through activity logs) Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97

20. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Training Organisation considerations: - Regular team meetings during the implementation stage - Documenting the process and progress - Evaluating successes and barriers - Gaining support of organisational technical staff - Consider what information is collected by the e-portfolio system (eg through activity logs) Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97 How do you/does your organisation achieve this? How can we achieve this?

21. Two key points to support the implementation of an e-portfolio

22. flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfolios

23. Available from: flexiblelearning.net.au/content/e-portfolios-resources Career development, professional associations, employees, employers

24. Making a difference – showing the difference for VET/FE, Uni’s/HE, Adult/Community Education Date: 17-18 October 2011 Where: Curtin University, Perth eportfoliosaustralia.wordpress.com/conference-eac2011/

25. Join E-portfolios emailing list .... Email: [email_address] with ‘Subscribe to email list’ in the Subject line

27. Contact me Allison Miller E-portfolios Business Manager [email_address] 08 8207 8872 E-portfolio links – flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfolios flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog delicious.com/imillera/e-portfolio