tas framework implementing e portfolios 230511
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Allison Miller e-portfolio workshop May 2011TRANSCRIPT
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Key considerations when implementing e-portfolios
Allison Miller – Business Manager E-portfolios – Managing Learner Information
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
E-portfolios provide a way to support successful learning pathways by enabling learners to manage their lifelong learning
records
Curyer et al, 2007
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bit.ly/vumieg
flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfolios
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
Available from: flexiblelearning.net.au/content/e-portfolios-resources
The VET E-portfolio Roadmap:A strategic roadmap for e-portfolios to support lifelong learning
2009-2010 E-portfolios Implementation Trials
Investigating: - Supporting learner transitions (pathways)
- VET E-portfolios draft Privacy Guidelines
2009-2010 E-portfolios Implementation Trials
Case studies and resources available at: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/2009EIThttp://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/2010EIT
Key considerations when
implementing e-portfolios
2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials - Key Findings
Key considerations required for:
• Teachers/Trainers
• Learners
• Workplace supervisors/managers
• Training Organisation
Key Findings available at:
flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97
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
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?
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
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?
2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials
Key FindingsWorkplace 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
2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials
Key FindingsWorkplace 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?
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
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?
Two key points to support the
implementation of an e-portfolio
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Available from: flexiblelearning.net.au/content/e-portfolios-resources
Career development, professional associations, employees, employers
Making a difference – showing the difference
for VET/FE, Uni’s/HE, Adult/Community Education
Date: 17-18 October 2011Where: Curtin University, Perth
eportfoliosaustralia.wordpress.com/conference-eac2011/
Email: [email protected] with ‘Subscribe to email list’ in the Subject line
EpCop Website - Information, resources and events:epcop.net.au
E-portfolio Conversations - discussion forum: conversations.epcop.net.au
Vision:
• Provide assistance in embedding e-portfolios• Disseminate information about the process of building e-portfolios• Mentor new users in the use of e-portfolios
Contact meAllison MillerE-portfolios Business Manager
08 8207 8872E-portfolio links –
flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfolios flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog
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