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Using PebblePad for PDP and Employability at Worcester

Using PebblePad for PDP and Employability at Worcester. LibbySymonds Learning and Teaching Technology Unit. What is PebblePad?. E-portfolio system providing an online tool which places students at the centre of their own learning, reflection and evaluation process

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Using PebblePad for PDP and Employability at Worcester

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  1. Using PebblePad for PDP and Employability at Worcester LibbySymonds Learning and Teaching Technology Unit

  2. What is PebblePad? • E-portfolio system providing an online tool which places students at the centre of their own learning, reflection and evaluation process • Allows the dynamic linking of work, reflection, goals, action plans etc.

  3. Background • Paper based Student Qualities Profile • Increasing use of e-portfolio systems in HE • Evaluation of systems available • PebblePad selected as most appropriate by ELDG

  4. Implementation • Phase 1 [Oct 07 – Jan 08] – Staff only pilot and feedback • Phase 2 [Feb 08 – May 08] – 14 small pilot groups of students with a specific learning goal • Phase 3 [Sept 08 onwards] – make available to all students

  5. PDP and PebblePad • Originally developed as a system for supporting PDP at Wolverhampton • Profile tool allows skills audit • Reflection encouraged throughout the system • Scaffolded action planning tool • Versatile presentation tools for a range of audiences

  6. PDP and PebblePad (2) • Allows users to selectively share individual or groups of assets • Can share with anyone via email link • Ability to publish to the Web • The user has complete control over their own e-portfolio

  7. Uses of PebblePad elsewhere • Wolverhampton – Pathfinder project • Coventry – Add+vantage modules • Surrey – Personal and Professional Development module

  8. Issues • Problems engaging students with self-directed PDP • Supporting students using PebblePad • Embedding PDP in the curriculum • Assessment?

  9. Access and Support • http://pebblepad.worc.ac.uk • All staff and students have their own e-portfolio • Support from the Learning and Teaching Technology Unit • Generic workshops • Tailored workshops within teaching sessions

  10. Contact details Libby Symonds Team Leader LTTU PL1.5 e.symonds@worc.ac.uk eos@worc.ac.uk

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