A short introduction to some of the problems of understanding the place of e-Portfolios in education.

1. Can an e-Portfolio make the difference? Part 1 Presentation to the EIfEL – NIACE Conference June 19-20, 2008 – at the City University, London by Ray Tolley

2. Adults are increasingly using technology in formal and informal learning. NIACE has been working closely with Becta, the government agency leading the national drive to improve learning through technology, to promote the Next Generation Learning Campaign. Does your institution have the IT factor? Can an e-Portfolio make the difference? Many organisations are turning to technology to enrich learning experiences…

3. Adults are increasingly using technology in formal and informal learning. NIACE has been working closely with Becta, the government agency leading the national drive to improve learning through technology, to promote the Next Generation Learning Campaign. Does your institution have the IT factor? Can an e-Portfolio make the difference? Many organisations are turning to technology to enrich learning experiences. However, there is still some way to go to achieve this positive impact for all learners .

10. Idea from a dissertation by Eva de Lera, University of Cataluña Should we not be looking closer at the issues to be addressed to promote a good learning environment? An environment that is accessible anytime, anywhere and not limited by institutional restraints?

11. Idea from a dissertation by Eva de Lera, University of Cataluña contexts needs pleasure social physical fun interests cognitive aesthetics rational aspirational intellectual desires feelings expectations

12. and Assessment Idea from ‘Multiple Intelligences & Portfolios’ by Evangeline Stefanakis Should we not be taking into account HOW people learn best? How many Learning Styles do we attempt to address in our on-line delivery and support?

13. and Assessment Ethical- Spiritual Idea from ‘Multiple Intelligences & Portfolios’ by Evangeline Stefanakis Intrapersonal Interpersonal Naturalistic Musical Visual- Spatial Bodily- Kinesthetic Logical- Mathematical Linguistic Problem- Identification Problem- Solving Communicating Solutions

14. What do you understand about e-Portfolios? What would you use an e-Portfolio for? How would it help you?

15. From Helen Barrett Mirror Map Sonnet A Theoretical Act Story Journey Laboratory Test Showcase Celebration of Learning Across the Lifespan Comparison with Financial Portfolios Campfires around which we tell our stories My digital clone My work companion My butler My dashboard My planner Toothbrush My IPR manager Caterpillar Confessional Kaleidoscope Window(s) Tail-end-Charlie Gatekeeper Constant Companion Festival

16. Showcasing – via permissions Customisation – menus, pages, fonts, graphics Gatekeeper – a ‘filter’ on what to present Mentoring – ‘academic God-parents’ Collaboration – safely with peers Favourites – my shortcuts/URLs Personal Organisation – an electronic ‘Planner’ Planning – both formal and informal Feedback – from ‘friends’ and teachers Reflection – a place for quiet contemplation Monitoring – a personal log of grades, comments Assessment – what I do and how I do it

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