ePortfolios are not new to Nottingham: a number of pilot projects were run by one of the University’s HEFCE-funded Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. In addition, the CIePD has carried out project work around ePortfolios and ePortfolio processes which more recently has included successful pilots within the institution. This presentation charts the journey of ePortfolio use at the University of Nottingham.

1. From bottom-up to top-
down: ploughing a
middle furrow through
the institution
Sandra Winfield, CIePD, University of Nottingham
sandra.winfield@nottingham.ac.uk
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2. Once upon a time, in a city far, far
away…

3. Enter the PED…
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4. And the NEP…
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5. ePARs: Aims and objectives
• To provide students with a record of academic
progress and performance so that progress is
documented
• To encourage students to reflect on progress and to
record self-evaluations in relation to academic
work, leisure interests and general skills
• To help improve learning and focus thinking on
career options and building an effective CV
• To set academic qualities and achievements in a
wider context

6. ePARS
• is a web-based system used by students and staff
working in partnership
• is integrated with the personal tutoring system at
the University of Nottingham
• combines records of academic progress with
reflective records of personal development
• enables students to plan module choices, develop
a CV, identify and evidence transferable skills
• captures evidence to demonstrate the quality of
academic support and guidance
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8. ‘Er, we don’t have an ePortfolio
system at Nottingham….’
But…
2005-06 eP4LL, RIPPLL
2006-09 JOSEPH
2007-09 LEAP-AHEAD LLN pilots
2009-11 Various Leap2A projects
2005-10 Centre for Integrative Learning (CETL)
2009-11 SAMSON
2011-12 ESCAPES
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11. Meanwhile….
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16. Thank you for listening!
Any questions?
Sandra.winfield@nottingham.ac.uk
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eportfolio
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