Post on 24-Feb-2016
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EPortfolios and Transition
Dr Helen Boulton, Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator, School of Education
Steve Wheelhouse, Employability Co-ordinator, School of Education
ePortfolios Defined‘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.’
(JISC)
SCOPE Project
Support, Context, Ownership, Purpose and Engagement
Development of ePortfolios in the School of Education
ePortfolio in the Transition into Employment
• TDA Funded Research Grant• SCOPE Developments • Employability model links to Career EDGE,
HEAR• Pilot
eportfolio and the CareerEDGE Model
Career Development LearningExperience (Work & Life)Degree Subject Knowledge, Understanding and SkillsGeneric SkillsEmotional Intelligence
eportfolio pilotCareerEDGE Model• The model is not a checklist but broad areas for development• Important to record examples of engagement in employability activities in
order to show progress and achievement over time. • Start from the beginning of the courseWhy?• Experiences are easily forgotten• Difficulty if recalling examples over past years when trying to find examples of
‘progression’ when applying for jobs• Reflections are key from the outset. • Method of recording and reflecting on existing skills and experiences• tutors will signpost how the course supports employability• Vital to demonstrate progression for personal development
eportfolio ‘collection’Suggested overview of ‘collection’ for a three year courseYear 1 – collect evidence – artefacts, items, images, video, reflections etc.Year 2 – continue to collect information but with greater emphasis on ‘reflection of/on progress’. Consideration should be given to particular career destinations. Identify key learning needs.Year 3 / Final Year – As above but focussing on selecting and presenting appropriate ‘collections’ for particular audiences. Many employers request examples of progression and key evidence through their recruitment processes
Eportfolio and HEAR?
Questions?
Contact: helen.boulton@ntu.ac.ukstephen.wheelhouse@ntu.ac.uk
Twitter: DrHelenBoulton