Extract from presentation at EPIC 2016 conference in Bologna. Rob Arntsen.MyKnowledgeMap, the implications of designing an e-portfolio that is lifelong.

1. An e-portfolio should be owned by the individual – for life.
What are the implications?
Rob Arntsen, Myknowledgemap
EPIC 2016 Bologna Conference

4. Why a personal eportfolio? – what are the objectives?
Previous Epic conferences – Its my data, not yours – when I finish.
Learning happens anywhere and everywhere – and in multiple formats
And I have favourite tools for recording my stuff
Support employability, self esteem and social engagement – a truly lifelong e-
portfolio
Bridge formal learning in schools and colleges with a person’s wider experiences
and achievements – resolve the conflict

5. • The learner at the centre – with own personal account
• A system for life, for free – like Facebook/Linkedin
• Engage with multiple institutions concurrently
• Gather Stuff – Curate – Build Showcase – Share
• Make it simple and fun to use
Our Vision
Introducing
Myshowcase.me

6. Badges
Implication 1: Support a Diverse Changing World using external web services and APIs
Output APIs
Frameworks
Google,
Facebook
Login
My Input
Tools of
Choice
www.justframeworks.com

7. The Implication 2 – Architect for Individual Core Ownership with Institutional Engagement Layers
Me, my stuff
Institution 1
Eg. My college
Eg. My Employer
Eg. My professional
association
Eg. My sports/social
activity club
Institution 2
Institution 3
Institution 4

8. Implication 3: Issues to resolve
Ts and Cs – multiple phases/sets
Invite and engagement process
Multiple email addresses
Storage of summative assessments for academic institutions
Schools < 13 years old ???
Location of data – Must be cloud storage for individual (Microsoft Azure)
Employer confidential data

9. Implication 4 – The Business/Commercial Model
Free individual account
with 1gb storage
Fee based for
Institutional service
layers
Possible Premium
Personal options to fund
free service
Eg. Extra storage
Personal website publishing
Higher function mobile Apps
Recruitment services
Alumni services
Advanced content publishing
Agency sponsorship
plus

10. Some powerful functions
Highly graphical and…..
• Forms and frameworks “push” by organisations
• Framework Map and Free Tag my stuff
• Select items and build showcase then apply choice of templates
• Enable closed review and commentary plus public option
• Choice of outputs – online/pdf/etc
• Include CV/resume template

11. Linkages from other popular
services…..

12. Create graphic thumbnails for every item

13. Edit and contextualise your showcase in situ …..
(enables putting a narrative around your Open Badges)

14. Showcase with a “Book” template….

15. Showcase with a Resume/CV template
…..

16. Some Unexpected Developments / Directions
Showcase “Things” (eg.Buildings)– Internet of Things?
Content Publishing to open and closed communities?
Digital Repositories in Universities

17. Try it yourself for FREE – NOW!!!
www.myshowcase.me
rob.arntsen@myknowledgemap.com