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Creating a Comprehensive ePortfolio for Biological Sciences Using Web 2.0 Technologies

This project, developed by Matthew Mobbs in collaboration with the University of Leicester’s Biological Sciences program, focuses on identifying effective Web 2.0 tools for constructing a free, lifelong ePortfolio. It encompasses a curriculum designed for 180 Biological Sciences students to enhance their ICT skills through a blend of micro-blogging, wikis, and social bookmarking. The initiative emphasizes creating accessible, maintainable, and diverse content within the ePortfolio, enabling reflection on academic and career development, and facilitating peer engagement.

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Creating a Comprehensive ePortfolio for Biological Sciences Using Web 2.0 Technologies

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  1. Building an ePortfolio using Web 2.0 Technologies Matthew Mobbs Student Support and Development Service http://matthewmobbs.wetpaint.com ePortfolio Project in collaboration with Biological Scienecs at University of Leicester

  2. About the project A project designed to find the best tools available to create a free ePortfolio available beyond graduation To be taught to 180 Biological Sciences students • Objectives: • What content could to be included in an ePortfolio • How to manage the content Output: Built 3 exemplar ePortfolios and project wiki (http://pleuol.wetpaint.com)

  3. ePortfolios Collection Progression Reflection

  4. Web 2.0 Presence (Micro-blogging) Wikis PLE Blogs RSS Web Albums Social Bookmarking Office Suites

  5. Managing ePortfolio content ePortfolio Web Services and Accounts Personalised Learning Environment

  6. The Course • Key Skills Module: ICT Skills and Mathematics • 180 Biological Science Students • Taught via Blackboard VLE • Two drop-in help sessions per week

  7. The Course

  8. Chosen Tools ePortfolio Web Services and Accounts Web Services and Accounts Personalised Learning Environment

  9. Twitter • What I’m doing now • Share ideas • Get responses from a community Presence (Micro-blogging) www.twitter.com

  10. Chosen Tools ePortfolio Web Services and Accounts Personalised Learning Environment

  11. del.icio.us • Save your favourite web content • Group them with a personal ‘tagging’ system • Share with others Social Bookmarking Number of sites www.del.icio.us.com Users in Network • On the course students were asked to tag content using similar tags: • UoLBS1001-08 Molecular Biochemistry • UoLBS1002-08 Macromolecules In Action • UoLBS1003-08 Cell And Developmental Biology • UoLBS1012-08 Animal & Plant Diversity • UoLBS1005-08 Genes

  12. Chosen Tools ePortfolio Personalised Learning Environment

  13. Netvibes Personal Learning Environment • An environment from which web accounts can be managed • Learning can be pulled into the environment using RSS • Tailored to users needs www.netvibes.com

  14. Chosen Tools ePortfolio

  15. Objectives for the ePortfolio • Easily maintainable • ePortfolio for life • Include a variety of content • Accessible/Assessable by tutor • Required privacy/publicity

  16. Structure/content of the ePortfolio Home Modules Reflection Career Planning Student Experience Computer Stuff Fun Stuff Modules A page for each module: record marks, feedback and reflect Reflection General reflection, target setting for the future Career Planning Plan a career path, could include a CV Student Experience Reflect upon extracurricular activities Computer Stuff ‘Weave their web’ using RSS Fun Stuff Hobbies and other experiences

  17. Project exemplar ePortfolios Developed ePortfoios in three environments Created a 1st Year Biological Science Student, Joanna Hughes • Pebble Pad • Blog Based – WordPress • Wiki - Wetpaint

  18. Chosen Tools ePortfolio

  19. Wetpaint Create an account Choose a design ePortfolio

  20. Adding Pages

  21. Adding Pages

  22. Tagging Content Creates a synergy between content within an ePortfoilio

  23. Add Services to ePortfolio

  24. Add Services to ePortfolio RSS from web account embedded in ePortfolio

  25. Other WetpaintePortfolio examples Charlie Mobbs

  26. Assessing ePortfolio Students Tutor Many One

  27. Thank-you for listening ePortfolio Web Services and Accounts Personalised Learning Environment

  28. Any Questions Any Questions http://pleuol.wetpaint.com http://matthewmobbs.wetpaint.com

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