This document summarizes a presentation about the QMplus Hub, an e-learning platform. It introduces the agenda which includes examples of how the Hub is used, a definition of eportfolios, dimensions and purposes of eportfolios, analytics, the origins of the Hub, and examples of practice from Queen Mary departments. It then provides quick demonstrations of new Hub features by various presenters and outlines upgrade information, thanking contributors.
2. What is happening today?
Introduction – Brett Lucas
Examples of use
Julia Shelton – SEMS
Catherine Mitsaki – Language Centre
Introducing the new QMplus Hub
Assessment & feedback – Brett Lucas
Communication – Gill Ritchie
Productivity – James Stewart
Groups – Gary Schwartz
Important Upgrade Info
Open Discussion / Q & A – Where next?
3. Definition time…
"In general, an ePortfolio is a purposeful collection of
information and digital artifacts that demonstrates
development or evidences learning outcomes, skills or
competencies. The process of producing an ePortfolio
(writing, typing, recording etc.) usually requires the
synthesis of ideas, reflection on achievements, self-
awareness and forward planning; with the potential for
educational, developmental or other benefits. Specific types
of ePortfolios can be defined in part by their purpose (such
as presentation, application, reflection, assessment and
personal development planning), pedagogic design, level of
structure (intrinsic or extrinsic), duration (episodic or life-
long) and other factors."
4. Dimensions of an eportfolio
Image courtesy of: http://www.eportfolios.ac.uk/
5. They can support multiple
purposes..
Image courtesy of: http://www.eportfolios.ac.uk/
35. Features 2
You now have a visual editor on your post wall (previously
just a textbox)
Don’t have to go to the detail page to view artefact
feedback
Now blog entries trigger watchlist notifications
And watchlist notifications update the pages ‘last updated’
date
And you can sort the group pages block by ‘last updated’
Add recent forum posts to the dashboard
36. Features 3
It is now much easier to copy a page
It is now much easier to embed images in textfields
Images and other artefacts can have their own feedback
Sending messages is now made a lot easier (and you can use bb code)
Drag and drop works on a touchscreen (mobile)
You can now Remove pages from watchlist easily
Groups can now have journals
Institution journals - Institution journals allow you to create a journal template and then copy that
into user accounts for example. They also allow you to create a news blog for your institution.
Bootstrap theme- very mobile friendly
You can now sort shared and submitted pages and collections
Trigger notification when new journal added to a page (if add page to watchlist selected)
Better font resolution
37. Features 4
“Display page” button instead of “Done” at the bottom of a page
“Edit” button directly on group homepage
Lesser used page functionality now accessible via a dropdown (…) e.g. add to watchlist
Rename ‘Edit this group ‘ button on group homepage to ‘Settings’
Reply directly to a comment on a page
See shared collections in ‘Shared with me’ area under collections
Threaded comments
The word ‘comments’ and ‘feedback’ now merged to ‘Comments’ in 15.10
Watched pages block – on your dashboard – can now view the owner
Have now allowed multiple journals for users by default
Mahara droid is now in version 2 - the mobile Mahara app has been updated and works with our
version
View a plan on a portfolio page with tags
Plan description is also now visible on a portfolio page
38. Features 5
Assessment in Mahara – what and how?
Nicer interface
Better support for drafts and exceptions
Collections
Unlocking pages
39. What you need to know
Upgrade date: Tuesday 31st 7-10pm
Don’t plan for any important submissions on that day
All content safe
Bug fixes – August/ early September
Updated support materials
New promotional and introductory content
40. Open Discussion Q & A
Are you planning to use QMplus Hub?
What more would you like to see?
41. Thanks to:
Roger Jones for the Curtain
Animation (2011)
http://runningintomyself-blog.com