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Hot Topic Conversations. Skills recognition using e-portfolios: Hairdressing, a case study using Mahara. Topics. Overview of the project What is an e-portfolio e-portfolios and skills recognition The Mahara platform Point of View Camera (POV) Progress so far. Project Overview.
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Hot Topic Conversations Skills recognition using e-portfolios:Hairdressing, a case study using Mahara
Topics • Overview of the project • What is an e-portfolio • e-portfolios and skills recognition • The Mahara platform • Point of View Camera (POV) • Progress so far
Project Overview • One of 3 Nationally funded projectsAFLF E-portfolio Implementation Trials • AimTrial an e-portfolio system with an authentic group of learners. The trial teams must explore the use of an e-portfolio system which supports the ability of a learner to transition between educational sectors or job roles or to fast-track towards a qualification.
Project Overview • Hairdressing section @ Ultimo • Trial Mahara e-portfolio platform • To support existing skills recognition services being offered to Hairdressing & WRH40106: Certificate IV in Hairdressing • Trial the use of Point of View cameras
What is an eportfolio? An ePortfolio is a digital collection of information, evidence and examples of your interests, skills and achievements and your reflections on these over time, from which you can publish presentations for different audiences.Source - http://cms.jcu.edu.au/careers/JCUPRD_034893 An e-portfolio is a learner-driven collection of digital objects demonstrating experiences, achievements and evidence of learning. E-portfolios provide learners with a structured way of recording their learning experiences and work history. Source - VET E-portfolio Data Protection Assessment Consultation Brief, 2009
Examples of ePortfolio platforms • Mahara – Open source • Elgg – Open source social networking platform • PeeblePad • SkillsBook – Self Assessment Tool
What does an ePortfolio do? Source: ePortfolios for supporting learning and assessment - Alison Miller
Ways an e-portfolio supports the RPL process • Facilitated self-assessmentSelf assessment tools ie. Skills Express or Skillsbook may be used in conjunction with an ePortfolio to structure the process of matching competencies and evidence • Supporting communicationBest practice skills recognition involves facilitated discussion and conversational style of RPL assessment. ePortfolio have tools such as forums, blogs and media tools to assist this process. • Presentation and validation of evidenceStreamlines the process of gathering and validating digital evidence. Material can be re purposed to multiple audiences and contexts. Makes validation by third parties easier. • Assessor tools EPortfolio platforms have a range of functionality which can assist the assessment process. From capturing live activities with audio, video images to collaborative tools so support team assessment and assessment validation. Source: E-portfolios for RPL Assessment: Key findings on current engagement in the VET sector, March 2009