Pauline Porcaro

1. PebblePad tools for a 3d approach
to transition – industry, VET, HE or
Career Pathways
RMIT University - Diploma of Logistics -
“Higher Qualifications Pathways Project”
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3. Provide a range of learner support
to build motivation and retention
Brindley et al (2004) highlighted its importance
„A decision by a learner to drop out of a course or a
programme is now understood to be dependent upon a
wide range of variables, many of which can be
influenced by various forms of learner support
(p.10)… In the context of distance education, learner
support has taken on special importance because of
the separation between learner and educational
provider.‟ (Ibid. p.11)
J.E. Brindley, C. Walti & O. Zawacki-Richter (Eds.), 2004, Learner Support in Open, Distance and Online Learning Environments, Bibliotheks- und
Informationssystem der Universität, www.mde.uni-oldenburg.de/download/asfvolume9_ebook.pdf downloaded 28 May, 2012
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4. Issues Issues
Knowledge Emotional/social
• Digital literacy • Limited confidence
• Literacy/numeracy • Limited access to
resources
• Academic literacy
• Limited workplace support
• RPL
• Possible motivation and
• Career planning skills
retention problems
• Limited knowledge of
• Learners working and
available pathways/HE
studying need a timely
system
approach to assessment
• Limited schooling
• Workplace learners need
relevance in their studies
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5. The Pebble Pad Transition/Pathways Kit created is
made up of four main webfolios, entitled;
1. Your induction kit for the Diploma of Logistics
2. Recognition of Prior Learning
3. Mentor guide
4. What next, pathways from here?
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19. Analysis
Program manager - “Currently we have about 20 - 30% students leave
each program, particularly in the first year … this may help us to retain
them.”
Sally Parrot, Program Manager, email communication
• Industry reaction “This is an important step in providing access to
training to all potential learners in industry.”
Industry Advisory Board Panel member
• Student reaction – “Yes I now know how to achieve what I want”
Current student
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20. PebblePad =
Adaptability
This project paves the
way for the use of
PebblePad in many
programs to meet a
variety of objectives.
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Thank you
pauline.porcaro@rmit.edu.au
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