August 2009

ePortfolio 4YF Conference

Sofia

22nd September 2009

Deirdre Kelleher – FIT Ltd

“Problematic Issues Surrounding ePortfolios”

Essentials of FIT 10 years collaborating with leading multi-national / indigenous

corporations.

Government Support (Taoiseach, DETE, Education and Science, C&FA, FAS)

Strong Industry Buy-In and Engagement: Advocacy

Curriculum Development (21 Full-time, 3 Part-time) developed by industry - focus on upskilling marginalised job seekers

Work Experience, Company Visit, Job Preparation, Placement and Progression.

Recognised as an expert in training and education innovation by the European Union

Lead partner and key roles in multiple projects

Essentials of FIT

7,500 job seekers trained - Over 5,000 in employment.

Digital Literacy Programme – 3,500 people proficient in ICT.

Courses running nationwide – Delivery Strategy VEC (strong alliance)

Recruitment Strategy in collaboration with Dept. Community & Family Affairs

1,700 disadvantaged job seekers to commence FIT programmes in September 2009.

Microsoft

Hewlett Packard

IBM

Eircom

BT

Alchemy

AIB

Connect Global Solutions

Creative Labs

Computer Sciences

Uniphar

NTR

Dell

Siemens

Symantec

AOL

Oracle

Pivotal

PWC

Modus Media

Vistatec

IBEC

Origin Enterprises

Accenture

Industry Initiative with Socio-economic Intent.Industry Initiative with Socio-economic Intent.SkillSoft

Kainos

Northbrook

Liberty IT

BT

HCL, BPO

CBI

Apple

BBC

Nortel

HBOS

Exploiting Emerging Skills Needs

Combing technical requirements with professional development and essential skills.

Creating new market led

•Broadband Communications

•IT Office Admin & Design

•Business Through Computers

•IT Reception Skills

•Multi-media Programmes

•IT Retail Sales and Support

•Data-based Management Systems

curricula

Certified Professional

•PC Maintenance & Servicing

•Quality Assurance

•Localisation

•Web Technologies / E-commerce

•Programming

•Warehousing and Logistics

The e-Portfolio System

Increased uptake in recent years Important self reflection tool Promotes digital inclusion within the

classroom Wide range of benefits Need for awareness of limits/possible

issues

Problematic Issues – Overview

Primary Issues That Arise:

Technical Ability Counsellor/tutor Learner

Security Self reflection Involvement

Technical Ability

Ability of tutor/counsellor Limits of technical capacity Provision of technical support to students Ability essential so as to capitalise on

capacity of tool Fear of use becoming arduous task Possible creation of negative perception of

the internet/IT/e-Portfolio.

Security

Protection of personal data

Sensitive/personal information – learners Personal nature of questions within reflective

tools/questionnaires

Accessibility of information to a wider (unwanted) audience

Self Reflection

E-Portfolios – reliance on learners capacity to be reflective of their abilities, goals, skills and of issues/challenges they may face

Huge emphasis on this element Protection of sensitive information

essential Role of tutor/counsellor in promoting

awareness of self

Involvement

Buy-in of participants – essential

Population and promotion of e-Portfolio site

Increased usage = increased interaction

Support coming from top down and bottom up means

Thank You

Any Questions?