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Exploring e-Portfolios: Research Insights and Practical Applications at Easton College

This document explores the development and implementation of e-portfolios at Easton College, emphasizing their role in education from NVQ to higher education. Highlighting Fiona Mylchreest's research, the text discusses various types of e-portfolios, their components, and the significance of reflective learning in personal development and career progression. It outlines the timeline of e-portfolio adoption at the college, evaluating software options such as Moodle and OneFile. The discussion also covers accessibility, usability, and the future potential of electronic portfolios in facilitating assessment and learner engagement.

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Exploring e-Portfolios: Research Insights and Practical Applications at Easton College

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  1. e-Portfolios Research and experiences so far…. Fiona Mylchreest

  2. Easton College • Specialist College (land-based) • Schools, WBL, FE, HE • Moodle VLE since 2006 • Currently version 1.8.2+ • Decision to consider e-portfolios • Potential courses – NVQ, Key Skills, ABC…. Fiona Mylchreest

  3. Dfes, Becta, JISC Concept Users Components Transactions Features Requirements Functions/pedagogy Recognising learning Recording learning Reflecting on learning Validating learning Presenting learning Planning learning Assessing learning Key Features Fiona Mylchreest

  4. Main Purposes • JISC • Reflective learning leading to planning and personal development and career progression • Associated evidence on which to base the reflection • Support, advice and assessment Fiona Mylchreest

  5. Types of e-Portfolio • Given previous definitions: • an online electronically created portfolio for the duration of a course • evidence uploaded onto bought-in software or a VLE • an electronically created portfolio for the duration of a course • evidence saved on a server, CD or DVD • an electronic/online portfolio which is created and maintained for a lifetime Fiona Mylchreest

  6. e-Portfolio Contents • Given previous definitions: • purely evidence required for assessment objectives to be met • personal and reflective, development rather than assessment • learning and assessment • ownership of the e-portfolio varies between staff, student and institution Fiona Mylchreest

  7. Options Considered • Purchasing off the shelf e-portfolio • Approved by awarding body where possible • Emulating an e-portfolio through the VLE • Moodle, Mahara, My Stuff • Using an open source e-portfolio • Open Source Portfolio, ELGG, LUSID • Electronic storage of evidence • CD/DVD/network/USB Fiona Mylchreest

  8. Context & Timeline • 2006/2007 • 2 x Advanced Practitioner projects • Inspection + Annual Audit Visit • Research into e-portfolios • Internal meetings + lead verifier advice • 2007/2008 • OneFile trial • VLE trial • Decision Fiona Mylchreest

  9. OneFile • Endorsed by City & Guilds, Edexcel, EDI • Online Internet based access • Access levels for learner, assessor, IV, EV • Learner progress bar • Tracking between evidence and objectives • Audit trail Fiona Mylchreest

  10. Moodle VLE • 2006/2007 • Growth of use • 2007/2008 Onwards • Use for e-portfolio trial using existing features • Other options integration of OSS options • Open University ‘My Stuff’ • Available now • Investigating offline synchronised version • Mahara Fiona Mylchreest

  11. CD/DVD/Network etc • Creation and storage of digital evidence • Video, audio, image evidence encouraged • Additional computer application evidence used • Paper/electronic tracking used Fiona Mylchreest

  12. Save time Avoid duplication Accessible Improve staff IT skills Improve learner IT skills Media rich Images Audio Video Text/desktop publishing Spreadsheets/databases Presentations Structure/Content Fiona Mylchreest

  13. Edexcel Access & security Usability & accessibility Ownership of portfolio Candidate progress Cross-referencing Audit trail Archiving and retention System failures Training for EVs OCR Accessibility Cross-referencing Candidate progress Audit trail Security User friendly System failures Awarding Body Reqs Fiona Mylchreest

  14. Moodle Screenprints Fiona Mylchreest

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  23. Any Questions? Fiona Mylchreest

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