Presentation at edtec

1. ePortfolios
for
Learning
Muireann O‟Keeffe

3. What is an ePortfolio??
„An e-portfolio is a purposeful aggregation of digital
items – ideas, evidence, reflections, feedback etc,
which “presents” a selected audience with evidence
of a person‟s learning and/or ability.‟
Sutherland, S. and Powell, A. (2007)
„… e-portfolio tools enable students to make the all-
important connections between the curriculum and
the other things they do.‟
Dr Angela Smallwood, Director of the Centre for International ePortfolio Development,
University of Nottingham

5. Why ePortfolios?

7. Why develop an ePortfolio?
 To show growth and change over time
 To continue connections of learning between
modules
 Connect informal & formal learning
 Broadens the curriculum
 Demonstrate achievement & competences
 Promote reflection
 Show ownership of learning process
 For academic or career advancement
 Authentic, real life

8. MSc Applied eLearning ePortfolio Examples
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13. MSc Applied eLearning ePortfolio
 Substantial induction phase
 Meaningful activities
 Writing, technology., media development
 Connected to modules
 Connected to reflection on learning
 Continuous formative feedback

14. e-Portfolios Supporting 21st Century
Learning
 Digital presentations of skills and competences
 Online records of achievement
 Action plans
 Opportunities for reflection
 Social media, collaboration, communities

15. ePortfolios for Assessment
 Learning ongoing, continuous through a programme
 Authentic assessment
 Organises performance
 Multiple ways to assess complex knowledge /skills
 Enhanced assessment
 Demonstrate level of achievement & competency

16. Benefits
 Student no longer passive
 Constructors /creators
 Dynamic
 Incremental growth,
journey of learning
 Reflection: learning to learn

17. DIT ePortfolio tool

18.  Artifact & file repository
 Upload various file types
 Create blogs, integrate Blogs via RSS feeds
 Create folders
 Social networking, Groups
 Share academic goals skills
 Share CV/Resume online

19. Activity
In groups
 In the context of broadening the curriculum, if you
were to redesign a module or programme where
would you plan the integration of the ePortfolio into
curriculum?