implementing eportfolios: success & sustainability in tafe nsw western sydney institute
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Implementing ePortfolios: Success & Sustainability in TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute
In the beginning…….
2009 ePortfolio Trials
Initiated in response to teacher requests for:• electronic method of collecting workplace evidence for assessment • new technologies to aid in increasing learner engagement
Aimed to:• test suitability of four ePortfolio systems
• identify how ePortfolios could assist in the improvement of delivery & assessment (including recognition)
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Great things we experienced…….
Learner’s Perspective
Increased skills in:• digital literacy in a professional context• storage & organisation of digital artefacts • editing & uploading of images & files
Development of:• personal professional profiles assist ongoing work & study roles• employability skills• written language skills appropriate for job-seeking & the workplace
Creation of a:• “place” & sense of belonging for disengaged learners• portable, lifelong & life-wide canvas of an individuals learning
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
More great things we experienced…….
Teacher’s Perspective
Increased skills in :• the use of a variety of technologies & various programs • editing & uploading images & files for the web• providing feedback to learners in an online environment
Development of:• greater awareness & a shared understanding of how to engage
learners & deliver programs using learner driven technologies• skills required for appropriate learning design & content creation in
an online environment
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Challenges we encountered…….
Relatively low uptake by teachers despite access to:• a range of systems • provision of training • availability of ongoing support
Time taken:• to familiarise learners & teachers with the technology
Technical Issues:• with wireless networking & DET network access
Difficulties:• gaining access to adequate equipment & facilities• for teachers in embedding a learner driven, learner controlled
environment into existing delivery practices
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Department of Education & TrainingTAFE NSW Mahara Sandpit
Access for all TAFE NSW students & staff:
• Login with DET Username & Password
Mahara Version 1.1
2009 Mahara Trial Hairdressing at Nepean College
2 Groups of Students
3 Units of Competency• WRHHC306A – Combine Haircut Structures on Woman• WRHHC307A – Combine Haircut Structures on Men• WRDDH304A – Design & Apply Long Hair Design Finishes
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Department of Education & TrainingTAFE NSW Mahara Sandpit
Mahara Version 1.1
Groups
Views:• introduction• information• templates• examples
Forums
Wall Posts
Feedback
Success
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Department of Education & TrainingTAFE NSW Mahara Sandpit
Mahara Version 1.1 Melissa – Group 7Example of Student ePortfolio
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Department of Education & TrainingTAFE NSW Mahara Sandpit
Mahara Version 1.1 Kellie – Group 8Example of Student ePortfolio
Emerging clarity & the path that lay ahead…….
Clearly:
The use of ePortfolios requires a paradigm shift for teachers, one that offers a new, yet very unfamiliar way of engaging learners.
Our Next Step:
Build on experiences from the initial trial by taking a more focused approach; introducing ePortfolios where they are more likely to succeed.
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Life after the initial trial…….
2010 - the story continues with the Hairdressing team at our Nepean College continuing to lead the way.
This video shows students working on their ePortfolios
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Building on the experiences of others…….
Automotive• investigated Mahara; no further action as yet
Community Services • keen interest; lack of time to get started
Information Technology at two college locations• investigated Mahara, then moved to Google Apps / Sites• trialling Mahara via FolioSpaces
Sport & Fitness • trialling Mahara via FolioSpaces
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Department of Education & TrainingTAFE NSW Mahara Sandpit
2010 Group 5 Student ePortfolios • Maddie• Hayley• Erin• Nicole
Mahara Version 1.1
2010 E-learning Innovations Project - NSW
Empowering Learners - E-learning for Community Education
• Information Technology – Richmond College • Sport & Fitness – Nepean College
“This project will provide recognition, training and pathways in information technology, sport and fitness to local youth from the Western and South
Western suburbs of Sydney Development Squad of the rugby league club, West Magpies”.
This project was funded with seed funding from the Australian Flexible Learning Framework
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Comparative analysis of an external ePortfolio provider & the DET TAFE NSW Mahara Sandpit:
Hairdressing – Nepean College• one group of students
Mahara Version 1.1 in the Sandpit versusMahara Version 1.2 & now 1.3 on FolioSpaces
AFLF Project Partnership: • Information Technology – Richmond College • Sport & Fitness – Nepean College• West Magpies - Rugby League Club
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
2010 FolioSpaces Trial…….
Hairdressing – Nepean College
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
2010 FolioSpaces Trial…….
Hairdressing – Nepean College
Group 3 Student ePortfolios• Emma• Nicole• Hannah• Stacey
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
2010 FolioSpaces Trial…….
AFLF Project Partnership: • Information Technology – Richmond College • Sport & Fitness – Nepean College• West Magpies - Rugby League Club
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
2010 FolioSpaces Trial…….
AFLF Project Partnership: • Information Technology – Richmond College • Sport & Fitness – Nepean College• West Magpies - Rugby League Club
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
2010 FolioSpaces Trial…….
ePortfolio examples of West Magpies Players• Jarrod • Joshua• Lance• Duan
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
2010 FolioSpaces Trial…….
Supporting Workforce Capability Development…
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Portfolio in a Portfolio…….
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
Investigating Adobe pdf Portfolios
WSI ePortfolios - what does the future hold?
Imagination
Visualising potential ePortfolio use:
• Recognition of prior learning • Continuing professional development of staff• Personal reflection & shared learning
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne
2011 E-learning Innovations Project - NSW
Business - training provider partnership:TAFE Western Sydney & West Magpies Football Club - E-learning for Sporting Community Education
• Information Technology – Richmond College • Sport & Fitness – Nepean College
“This project will provide recognition, training and pathways to local youth in the Development Squad of West Magpies Football Club from the
Western and South Western suburbs of Sydney area”.
Using an ePortfolio methodology, learners will complete:• Certificate II Information Technology (IT Tools New Media) • Certificate II in Community Recreation
This project was funded with seed funding from the Australian Flexible Learning Framework
03 November 2010 - Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne