Eportfolio Mahara Webinar

Mahara Webinar Gavin Henrick Solutions Consultant

What is an ePortfolio?
“ An ePortfolio is a way of collecting and keeping information about yourself. It could include information on your interests, your experiences, your learning and your skills.”
“ Your ePortfolio is your own personal online space or digital identity. You can choose to keep it to yourself or share it with others.”

MASHUP OF WHAT?

PRESENTATION

LMS VS. EPORTFOLIO

Use of Portfolios
Applications for
University places
Jobs
Work Based Learning
Supporting Learning Process
Information and Guidance
Presentation of work
professional accreditation
assessment
Evidence for appraisal
Continued professional development
Showcasing work

Why use e-Portfolios?
foster active learning
motivate students
are instruments of feedback
are instruments of discussion on performance
exhibit "benchmark" performance
are accessible, can store multiple media
provides a natural vehicle for the integration of technology
[2]http://members.shaw.ca/technology/assignments/presentation/2whyuse.htm

Mahara Background
Began mid 2006 as collaborative project between 4 Universities in NZ.
Since July 2007, Flexible Learning & Catalyst guide its future development
Designed to be learner centred , a personal learning environment
Modular Design
Can be for one institution or many.

Mahara Features
Mahara has 3 strands or pillars of use
Profile Management
CV, Background
Evidence management
Project and Assignment work
Social Networking
Collaboration, Discussion, Group Work

Profile Management
Profile
Introduction
Display Name
Contact Information
Messaging Profiles
Multiple Avatars
Resumé
Employment History
Education History
Certifications
Publications
Memberships
Goals
Skills

Evidence Management
Blogging
Project logs
Daily logbook
Reflections
File Storage
Project files
Certificates
Presentation
Views
Select Content
Select Layout
Select Permissions
Friends
Group
Public
Secret URL

Social Networking Features
Groups
Course or open
Forum discussions
Sharing files
Project collaboration
Special interest groups
Friends
Controls
Nobody
Authorisation
Automatic
Request with Message
Wall

Mahara Roadmap
Mahara 1.3 onwards
Improvements to
Blogs
Groups
Usability
Views
Resume

Some Examples of Usage

DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

DIT
Progressive Proponents of LMS in the Learning Cycle.
DIT wanted to bring eLearning to the next level.
Piloted Mahara in MSc in Applied eLearning in 2008
Standalone Pilot – no integration to LMS
Each ePortfolio to reflect participant progress throughout the Programme
Almost 100 active users
[1] “ ePortfolios: fit for purpose?”, Dr Jen Harvey & Dr Roisin Donnelly , DIT- UUJ Conference Presentation 2009,

DIT
After the first year DIT changed their assessment weightings so that a grade is now given for the ePortfolio element.
Students in first-year built-environment courses are now using ePortfolios as part of their professional development module: it is planned that this will continue throughout their student life at DIT.
ePortfolios are also being introduced to students on DIT's mature access programmes.

NEWHAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Newham University College
Use of ePortfolio is entitlement for teacher trainees
33 standards
3 pieces of evidence to demonstrate competence
EPortfolio to act as repository for digital assets, lesson plans and resources
[2] http://www.slideshare.net/ULCCEvents/maharauk-09-andrew-csizmadia-mahara-and-professional-development

Repository for digital assets
Collaborative tool
Reflective tool
Social networking groups
Multiple views for different audiences (confidential)
Hosted Externally
Uses RSS
Integrated to Moodle
[2]http://www.slideshare.net/ULCCEvents/maharauk-09-andrew-csizmadia-mahara-and-professional-development

Findings
Integrate into course at start of year
Integral component of the course
Induct students and staff for effective and efficient use
Produce paper & video based guidelines for students on basic usage
[2]http://www.slideshare.net/ULCCEvents/maharauk-09-andrew-csizmadia-mahara-and-professional-development

ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP

RCSI ILHM
Requirements
Extend the learning process
Gap for “cradle-to-grave” career management
The e-Portfolio belonged to the user
Version barriers at the time
Reflective practice and competency management are crucial.
[3] The Professional Electronic Portfolio, Feeney Luke, Pitman Steve, 4th International Quality Congress Middle East

RCSI ILHM
Enhance existing functionality within Mahara.
Professional development records.
Structured Reflective Diary
Structured Competency Reporting
Enhanced Bridge to Moodle
Word Document Export

RCSI ILHM
Features
Repository of Information
Adaptability
Integration
Sharing and Access
Competencies
Reflective Diary
Resume Templates
Exporting Information
Branding
Storage
Web based
Multiple Media
Hosting
Security

ASSESSMENT EXAMPLES

Soft Assessment Process
Create a Controlled group
Create different Sample Views/Templates
Invite users to the Group
Users copy the view and edit it with their content
Users submit the view to the Group
Group admin evaluates the view and gives feedback to the user and releases the view.
User can export view as standalone snapshot

Hard Assessment Process
Create View Templates for assignments
Users copy the view and edit it with their content
Users submit the view to Moodle (1.9.7)
Users graded on the view
User can export view as standalone snapshot

Contacts
Gavin Henrick
[email_address]
Enovation Solutions
www.enovation.ie

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