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- 1. Supporting reflective learningthrough technology. Newcastle University's implementation of ePortfolio. Graeme Boxwell & Dr Franck Michel Newcastle University 08/01/14
- 2. Two faces ofePortfolios Learning / Reflective Tool In-house development Showcase Tool
- 3. Ownership of theePortfolio Not linked to a specific module or course Student decides what to share and with whom Key ethos of our ePortfolio
- 4. Where are wenow? Implementation pilots Communication plan Evaluation Personal Tutoring Full rollout
- 5. Main challenges Size ofinstitution Digital literacy / Reflection Resistance
- 6. Solutions Quality of thetool Implementation process Personal Tutoring Senior Management
- 7. Key Drivers Project 2012– The ‘Offer’ What does Newcastle University offer prospective undergraduate students for their fee and how do we deliver on what we promise?
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- 9. The Year AbroadePortfolio (YAeP) The SML Year Abroad at Newcastle University The YAeP – Pilot stage 2011-12 Pilot aims and objectives: support, reflection, feedback/exchange Project outcomes: effective tool for Personal Tutoring engaging platform for Personal reflection ‘sharing’ as a catalyst for Reflective Practice
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- 11. Student views onthe YAeP 67% felt it had been beneficial or very beneficial to their personal development ‘It was a great way to see how I had progressed and whether I had kept to my targets or not’ ‘Thought it was helpful, but it isn't something that I would continue to use if I didn't have to do it’ ‘It gave me the freedom to reflect on my development, in my own way that was helpful to me’ ‘It is good for setting targets and hence tracking progress’
- 12. 83% felt theePortfolio had been beneficial or very beneficial as a feedback tool ‘This is probably the best bit of the ePortfolio - getting support and ideas from other students, and knowing that you're all "in the same boat" and going through similar experiences. Everybody has something to bring and encourage others with.’ ‘It was good to be able to give feedback to others, and also nice to receive comments from my peers as that made me feel that what I wrote was actually being read.’
- 14. Embedding the YAeP: Challengesand further steps The YAeP – Implementation stage 2012-13 Challenges for learners: reluctance to fully engage with the tool achieving a ‘deeper’ level of reflective learning long-term benefits vs. short-term rewards Challenges for tutors: overcoming resistance to change understanding learner-centred pedagogies coping with existing pressures Next steps?
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