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August 2009

August 2009. ePortfolio 4YF Conference. Sofia 22 nd September 2009 Deirdre Kelleher – FIT Ltd “Problematic Issues Surrounding ePortfolios”. Essentials of FIT. 10 years collaborating with leading multi-national / indigenous corporations.

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August 2009

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  1. August 2009

  2. ePortfolio 4YF Conference Sofia 22nd September 2009 Deirdre Kelleher – FIT Ltd “Problematic Issues Surrounding ePortfolios”

  3. Essentials of FIT • 10 years collaborating with leading multi-national / indigenous corporations. • Government Support (Taoiseach, DETE, Education and Science, C&FA, FAS) • Strong Industry Buy-In and Engagement: • Advocacy • Curriculum Development (21 Full-time, 3 Part-time) developed by industry - focus on upskilling marginalised job seekers • Work Experience, Company Visit, Job Preparation, Placement and Progression. • Recognised as an expert in training and education innovation by the European Union • Lead partner and key roles in multiple projects

  4. Essentials of FIT • 7,500 job seekers trained - Over 5,000 in employment. • Digital Literacy Programme – 3,500 people proficient in ICT. • Courses running nationwide – Delivery Strategy VEC (strong alliance) • Recruitment Strategy in collaboration with Dept. Community & Family Affairs • 1,700 disadvantaged job seekers to commence FIT programmes in September 2009.

  5. Industry Initiative with Socio-economic Intent. Microsoft Hewlett Packard IBM Eircom BT Alchemy AIB Connect Global Solutions Creative Labs Computer Sciences Uniphar NTR Dell Siemens Symantec AOL Oracle Pivotal PWC Modus Media Vistatec IBEC Origin Enterprises Accenture SkillSoft Kainos Northbrook Liberty IT BT HCL, BPO CBI Apple BBC Nortel HBOS

  6. Exploiting Emerging Skills Needs • Creating new market led • Broadband Communications • IT Office Admin & Design • Business Through Computers • IT Reception Skills • Multi-media Programmes • IT Retail Sales and Support • Data-based Management Systems • curricula • Certified Professional • PC Maintenance & Servicing • Quality Assurance • Localisation • Web Technologies / E-commerce • Programming • Warehousing and Logistics Combing technical requirements with professional development and essential skills.

  7. The e-Portfolio System • Increased uptake in recent years • Important self reflection tool • Promotes digital inclusion within the classroom • Wide range of benefits • Need for awareness of limits/possible issues

  8. Problematic Issues – Overview • Primary Issues That Arise: • Technical Ability • Counsellor/tutor • Learner • Security • Self reflection • Involvement

  9. Technical Ability • Ability of tutor/counsellor • Limits of technical capacity • Provision of technical support to students • Ability essential so as to capitalise on capacity of tool • Fear of use becoming arduous task • Possible creation of negative perception of the internet/IT/e-Portfolio.

  10. Security • Protection of personal data • Sensitive/personal information – learners • Personal nature of questions within reflective tools/questionnaires • Accessibility of information to a wider (unwanted) audience

  11. Self Reflection • E-Portfolios – reliance on learners capacity to be reflective of their abilities, goals, skills and of issues/challenges they may face • Huge emphasis on this element • Protection of sensitive information essential • Role of tutor/counsellor in promoting awareness of self

  12. Involvement • Buy-in of participants – essential • Population and promotion of e-Portfolio site • Increased usage = increased interaction • Support coming from top down and bottom up means

  13. Thank You Any Questions?

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