Innovative ePortfolio Models for European Learning using ICT

1. „EU Classroom ePortfolios“  projektas 2013-09- 27 Vilnius

2. Turinys • Trumpaiapieprojektą, partneriai • Darbo paketai • Konkrečiau apie Lietuvos WP3, mūsų vaidmuo šiame projekte • Atlikti darbai • Ateitiesdarbai • Interneto svetainė • Terminai

3. EK finansuojamas projektas, kurio tikslas yra sukurti ir išbandyti inovatyvius e.portfelio modelius, leisiančius Europoje įgyvendinti inovatyvų mokymąsi naudojant IKT

4. Projekto partneriai • Airija • Austrija • Bulgarija • Kipras • Lietuva • Slovėnija • Ispanija

5. WP 1: Project Management Aim: Ensure successful implementation of the project (financial, administrative and technical management of the project). Time frame: May 2013 – April 2015 Duration: 24 months Leader: H2, Ireland

6. WP 1: Project Management Deliverables

7. WP 1: Project Management Main Activities: • Partner face to face Meetings • Partner virtual meetings • Set up an online collaboration platform (H2) • 6-month progress and expenditure reports to DES & H2 (All Partners) • Progress and Final reports to EACEA (DES) • Develop Gantt Chart and Project Action Plan (H2)

8. WP 2: QA and Evaluation Aim: Monitoring and evaluation of project processes, outcomes and impact. Time frame: May 2013 – April 2015 Duration: 24 months Leader: Education Research Institute, Slovenia

9. WP 2: QA and Evaluation Deliverables

10. WP 2: QA and Evaluation Activities Agree evaluation terms of reference Draft Quality Plan including risk management strategy for the project Project organisation and execution Project planning and goal setting Project final achievements Prepare Interim Project Evaluation Report Prepare Final Project Evaluation Report

11. WP 3: Policy and Practice Review Aim: Review of existing policy and operations in the area of ePorfolios across and outside the EU Time frame: May 2013 – March 2014 Duration: 11 months Leader: Centre of Information Technologies in Education, Lithuania

12. WP 3: Policy and Practice Review Deliverables

13. WP 3: Policy and Practice Review Activities: • Compile a toolkit of ePortfolio case studies • Identify key implementation activities • Compile a report “EUfolio Review of existing ePortfolio Policies and Practices” • Translate report summary to Bulgarian, German, Greek, Spanish, Slovenian, Lithuanian • Deepen the review with the Peer-to-Peer Networking for Valorisation methodology (policy visits and presentations)

14. WP 4: Pilot Design Aim: Agree Process Specification and Identification of ePortfolio Platform Requirements Time frame: May 2013 – November 2013 Duration: 7 months Leader: Danube University Krems, Austria

15. WP 4: Pilot Design Deliverables

16. WP 4: Pilot Design Activities • Determine the curriculum and assessment objectives along with the teaching, learning and assessment processes to be facilitated by the ePortfoliopilot. • Develop generic specifications for the main functional elements of an ePortfolio deployment in schools with different levels of capacity, alongside a "business process model" covering the range of issues which need to be addressed for successfully implementing ePortfolios on a large scale;

17. WP 4: Pilot Design Activities • Design sample pilot models, using proprietary and open-source technology approaches/platforms for ePortfolio management, in classrooms across four countries (Ireland, Slovenia, Lithuania and Cyprus). • Design an interface for formal transmission of assessments for external sample-based moderation in the national exams system (Ireland only). • Develop guidance materials for schools and stakeholders, Procurement and Deployment Plan which will inform the EUfolio Policymaker’s Manual (WP7)

18. WP 5: Platform Development Aim: Development, testing and implementation of two ePortfolio platforms. Time frame: November 2013 – March 2014 Duration: 5 months Leader: H2, Ireland

19. WP 5: Platform Development Deliverables

20. WP 5: Platform Development Activities: Design and development based on the Generic Functional Specifications (WP4): browser based, available in four pilot country languages, utilise cloud based services and allow for scalability beyond the pilot group Modular Testing Integration/configuration Installation Final Testing

21. WP 6: Pilot Implementation Aim: Pilot the national ePortfolio test models in classrooms across four countries (Ireland, Slovenia, Lithuania and Cyprus). Time frame: December 2013 – January 2015 Duration:14months Leader: Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, Cyprus

22. WP 6: Pilot Implementation Deliverables

23. WP 6: Pilot Implementation Activities Development of teacher CPD resources, tutorials and guidelines for teachers on the integrated use of ePortfolios in the classroom Implementation of the Train the Trainer Programme (one face-to-face seminar and a series of self-directed online activities - blended learning approach) ePorfolio implementation in a representative sample of schools (20 in Ireland, 10 in Slovenia, 8-10 in Lithuania and 6-8 in Cyprus) Evaluation activities of the pilot with research design, evaluation tools, data analysis and drafting the Pilot Evaluation Development of multimediapresentation of the experiences of the pilot implementation in selectedschools (Case Studies in All Partner Languages) Selection of the exemplarePortfolios Provision of teacher support through an online CoP

24. WP 7: EUfolio Policymaker’s Manual Aim: Develop a tried and tested blueprint for the specification, development, introduction and implementation of ePortfolios in teaching, learning and assessment at national level. Time frame: September – December 2014 Duration:4 months Leader: Centre for Control and Assessment of the Quality in School Education, Bulgaria

25. WP 7: EUfolio Policymaker’s Manual Deliverables

26. WP 7: EUfolio Policymaker’s Manual Activities Analyse the feedback from the pilot phase and incorporate modifications in a holistic “systems” model which suggests a range of good practice for large-scale deployment of ePortfolios Finalise modifications and translations to the ePorfolio exemplars and teachers CPD toolkit Develop the EUfolio Policymaker’s Manual

27. WP 8: Dissemination Aim: To inform relevant target groups and general public about the project, its aims, objectives and results. Time frame: May 2013 – April 2015 Duration:24 months Leader: Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, Slovenia

28. WP 8: Dissemination Deliverables

29. WP 8: Dissemination Activities Develop and update a Dissemination Plan for the project Develop dissemination tools ( project website, leaflet/brochure, pull-up banner, e-newsletter, web 2.0 tools, etc.) Present the project at key national and European conferences Associate Partners will support this project activity

30. WP 9: Exploitation Aim: Ensure sustainability, mainstreaming and multiplication of the project results. Time frame: November 2014 – April 2015 Duration:6 months Leader: Department of Education and Skills, Ireland

31. WP 9: Exploitation Deliverables

32. WP 9: Exploitation Activities Engage with relevant stakeholders in Partner countries and at European level Communicate conclusions from the pilots and lessons learnt to responsible policy makers and practitioners to prompt them to introduce changes in the education system/curricula and foster large-scale implementation Share project results through national and European web portals and fora Transfer the best practices and recommendations to other countries, contexts and education levels.

33. Konkrečiau apie Lietuvos WP3, mūsų vaidmuo šiame projekte • Atlikti darbai • Internetinė svetainėhttp://www.eufolio.eu/news • Ateitiesdarbai • http://www.eufolio.eu/about • Terminai

34. Ačiū už dėmesį Egidijus Čeponis Egidijus.ceponis@itc.smm.lt