ePortfolios:

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ePortfolios:Getting started with Mahara

oWhat is an ePortfoliooExamples of ePortfoliosoRPL & ePortfoliosoWhat is digital evidence?oMahara overviewoHands on Mahara training

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Recognition : What makes it work?Assessors follow these

Principles …oValidoFlexibleoFairoReliable

Your evidence is…o Valid- linked to the unitso Current- recento Sufficiency-is there

enough?o Authenticity- this is my work

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What is an eportfolio?

An ePortfolio is a digital collection of information, evidence and examples of your interests, skills and achievements and your reflections on these over time, from which you can publish presentations for different audiences.

Source - http://cms.jcu.edu.au/careers/JCUPRD_034893

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What does an ePortfolio do?

Source: ePortfolios for supporting learning and assessment - Alison Miller

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Benefits of ePortfolios to Recognition

o Reduces paper based evidence

o Develops your computer skills and confidence

o Offers flexibility for how you gather and organise your evidence

o You can communicate & talk with colleagues and other students about their experiences working with children

o You may be able to work more quickly through the units of the Certificate III or the Diploma

Source: E-portfolios for RPL Assessment: Key findings on current engagement in the VET sector, March 2009

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What types of evidence can I use?

Observation

Questioning

Work samples

Third party feedback

Simulations, role plays

Self assessment

Video

Photos

Audio files

Qualifications

Presentations

Documents

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Ways an ePortfolio supports Recognition o Supporting communication: Conversations with your assessor

o Presentation and validation of evidence: It’s a great way to gather and organise your evidence for your experience working with children. Your TAFE teacher will be able to look at your ePortfolio too.

o Assessor tools : ePortfolio platforms store your experiences through:-oaudio ( eg talking about daily tasks, your planning processes )o video images(eg how you arranged the outdoor area, created a

science experience)

o Managing the RPL process: Regular communication and feedback via your ePortfolio with your TAFE assessor = ongoing support helping you to stay on track .

Source: E-portfolios for RPL Assessment: Key findings on current engagement in the VET sector, March 2009

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How do ePortfolios help my Recognition process?oYour ePortfolio is linked to units /subjects and the Certificate III/ DiplomaoYour evidence can be viewed by the assessor and confirmed as your own work and suitableoYou can use a variety of evidence to confirm your competence o Conversations with your assessor about your experience, skills, knowledge can be recorded and used as evidence.

Source: E-portfolios for RPL Assessment: Key findings on current engagement in the VET sector, March 2009

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What helps you to develop an E-portfolio for recognition?oYou are able to understand what makes good

evidence oYou are able to to reflect on your practiceoYou gather evidence as you go, not after the factoYou consider all options of evidenceoRemember: your TAFE assessor will continue to

guide you throughout the process