The document presents examples of Mahara ePortfolio usage at various educational institutions, including Dublin Institute of Technology, Newham University College, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. It highlights the integration of ePortfolios into assessment practices, professional development, and learning processes, noting the active engagement of students and staff in utilizing the platform. Key features discussed include the adaptability of Mahara, its role in reflective practice, and its integration with Moodle for both soft and hard assessment processes.

1. Some examples of Mahara usage Gavin Henrick, Solutions Consultant Presented at iMoot2010 www.imoot.org #imoot2010

2. Some Examples of Usage Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland Newham University College Royal College of Surgeons, ILHM Assessment Examples

3. DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

4. 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,

6. 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.

7. NEWHAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

8. 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

9. Newham University College 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

10. Newham University College 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

11. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP

12. 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

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

14. 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

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20. ASSESSMENT EXAMPLES

21. 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

22. 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

23. References “ ePortfolios: fit for purpose?”, Dr Jen Harvey & Dr Roisin Donnelly , DIT- UUJ Conference Presentation 2009, “ Mahara and Professional Development”, Andrew Csizmadia, Newham University College, MaharaUK 09 http://www.slideshare.net/ULCCEvents/maharauk-09-andrew-csizmadia-mahara-and-professional-development “ The Professional Electronic Portfolio”, Feeney Luke, Pitman Steve, 4th International Quality Congress Middle East

24. Contacts Gavin Henrick [email_address] Skype: gavin.henrick Enovation Solutions www.enovation.ie