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Implementing ePortfolios: Success & Sustainability in TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute

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

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Implementing ePortfolios: Success & Sustainability in TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute

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  1. Implementing ePortfolios: Success & Sustainability in TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute

  2. 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)

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Department of Education & TrainingTAFE NSW Mahara Sandpit Mahara Version 1.1 • Access for all TAFE NSW students & staff: • Login with DET Username • & Password • 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

  7. Department of Education & TrainingTAFE NSW Mahara Sandpit Mahara Version 1.1 • Groups • Views: • introduction • information • templates • examples • Forums • Wall Posts • Feedback Success

  8. Department of Education & TrainingTAFE NSW Mahara Sandpit Mahara Version 1.1 Melissa – Group 7 Example of Student ePortfolio

  9. Department of Education & TrainingTAFE NSW Mahara Sandpit Mahara Version 1.1 Kellie – Group 8 Example of Student ePortfolio

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Department of Education & TrainingTAFE NSW Mahara Sandpit Mahara Version 1.1 • 2010 Group 5 Student ePortfolios • Maddie • Hayley • Erin • Nicole

  14. 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

  15. 2010 FolioSpaces Trial……. • 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 versus • Mahara Version 1.2 & now 1.3 on FolioSpaces • AFLF Project Partnership: • Information Technology – Richmond College • Sport & Fitness – Nepean College • West Magpies - Rugby League Club

  16. 2010 FolioSpaces Trial……. • Hairdressing – Nepean College

  17. 2010 FolioSpaces Trial……. • Hairdressing – Nepean College • Group 3 Student ePortfolios • Emma • Nicole • Hannah • Stacey

  18. 2010 FolioSpaces Trial……. • AFLF Project Partnership: • Information Technology – Richmond College • Sport & Fitness – Nepean College • West Magpies - Rugby League Club

  19. 2010 FolioSpaces Trial……. • AFLF Project Partnership: • Information Technology – Richmond College • Sport & Fitness – Nepean College • West Magpies - Rugby League Club

  20. 2010 FolioSpaces Trial……. • ePortfolio examples of West Magpies Players • Jarrod • Joshua • Lance • Duan

  21. Supporting Workforce Capability Development… Collaboration & shared experiences Training, ongoing support & advice

  22. Portfolio in a Portfolio……. Investigating Adobe pdf Portfolios

  23. 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

  24. 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

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