eportfolio feasability project
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ePortfolio Feasibility Project
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Source: Tourism Queensland
3Context to ProjectDevelopments in the use of ePortfolios in the Australian higher education sector have advanced rapidly in recent years. ePortfolios Australia Conferences A number of ALTC (now OLT) projects USC -assessing and assuring of graduate outcomes and uses in work integrated learning experiences are areas of interest
Four Project AimsInvestigate purposes USC community require from an ePortfolio system
b. Develop set of criteria of functional requirements
Aims of the Project (cont.)Investigate appropriate software apps
d. To provide future recommendations for ePortfolio use
Human Ethics ApprovalTo share project findings we have human ethics approval No. A/12/408
Project Timeline Over Six Months
Value of an ePortfolioPotentially ePortfolios can meet diverse needs
Internal and external stakeholders
Require multiple ePortfolio purposes, presentations and audiences at different times (Joyes et al. 2010: 17)
EPortfolios are a tool that has the potential to meet diverse needs within learning and teaching in higher education. Interest drivers can come from external and internal stakeholders, therefore requiring multiple ePortfolio purposes, presentations and audiences at different times (Joyes et al. 2010: 17) as exemplified in Figure 2.For example through ePortfolio use:- Individual students can enable their personal learning over the duration of their degree and provide evidence of graduate attributes, employability and continued professional development to selected audiences.Opportunity can be provided at a course and/or program level for creative and individual assessment, especially pertinent in experiential learning and work-integrated learning environments as well as in blended learning initiatives. Institutions can provide evidence of student transformational learning over time to support graduate attribute attainment and the requirements of external learning and teaching standards.
9Value Across Numerous Levels
Email Interest GroupAll staff email sent out initiallyDiverse number of responses
Within this group volunteers to trial ePortfolio software packagesFeedback/showcase event to come
Early Data CollectionEarly ObservationsDifferent levels of understanding about ePortfolios. What is an ePortfolio? Interested but questions See value but inexperienced in use Staff (students?) who have previously used ePortfolios successfully.
Ongoing & New Data CollectionOngoingNewActionsIntranetInformationPresentationsat Program Team MeetingsSurveyOnlineBillboardPosters Around CampusConversationsSoftwareTrialOne MonthEmailInterestGroupShowcase EventGoing to WorkshopsFunctionality Testing
Who is interested in ePs?Mostly professional degrees e.g. - nursing - occupational therapy - teaching - urban planning - science (vocationally directed)
One degree with vast diversity in subject choice
DiscussionTool to capture transformational learning Evidence for competencies, accreditation and professional development
Strong need for teacher/student support
Robust and flexible software
Whats Next?Finish software trial feedback eventAnalyze dataDevelop criteria & test functionalityWrite final report including recommendationsDisseminate results
Questions in the Back of My MindInitial excitement about potential of ePortfolios then
Hard work begins Does the bubble burst???????
Questions in the Back of My MindTalking to others involved in ePortfolios:
Are resources available?
Is there institutional will?
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Contact DetailsIf you would like further information please contact: Christine Slade, ePortfolio Feasibility Project ManagerUniversity of the Sunshine CoastEmail: cslade@usc.edu.au
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