This document provides an overview of an ePortfolio project from 2008. It describes the original plan to work with students to understand how to best structure portfolios, but initial student feedback suggested they saw little relevance. There was more interest from staff in developing professional portfolios. The document outlines two professional portfolios that were created, growing interest in ePortfolios, ongoing development and testing of prototypes, and plans to continue working with staff and students to develop personal portfolios in 2008.

1. ePortfolio Project
General Overview 2008

2. Our Original Plan

3. Development of the ePortfolio

4. We wanted to work with BOH students to
understand how they worked with their
material so we could gain insights into the best
way to structure the portfolio.
Our Initial Approach

5. Our First Misconception
We had assumed that
students would see the
relevance of learning how
to develop a portfolio.
Student feedback suggested
they saw no real point in
spending time on this and
that it created pressure on
an already busy workload.

6. We did find interest
was high with staff
involved in developing
their professional
portfolios
Staff Interest

7. Two Professional Portfolios we then created
We worked with staff
to refine the structure
and functionality

8. Growing Interest in Professional ePortfolios

9. Present Development

10. Latest ePortfolio

11. Where to in 2008
• Investment by external funding groups – rSmart & IBM
• Ongoing discussions with DCNZ about a national system
• Continued testing and development of the prototype
• Work with staff & students to develop personal portfolios

12. 2008 Invitation to Students
We are looking for a small number of students keen to develop
their personal portfolio. We would work with you and develop
the portfolio around your requirements.
The time involved will depend on how much you wish to
develop your ePortfolio.
If you are interested could you email me
russell.butson@otago.ac.nz

13. 2008 Staff
We are keen to continue working with staff on refining their
portfolios in 2008.
We are happy to run a number of group sessions and work with
you one-to-one to help you complete your first cycle.