The document discusses key considerations for implementing e-portfolios, including support needed for teachers/trainers, learners, workplaces, and training organizations. It summarizes findings from 2009-2010 e-portfolio implementation trials regarding needs for digital skills training, understanding benefits, addressing privacy concerns, and gaining support across stakeholders.

2. Learning pathways within and between VET and higher education Crazy paving or stepping stones? Harris et al, 2006 Image by Chris Downer – Bournemouth: artful paving in The Square: - http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1658790

3. E-portfolios provide a way to support successful learning pathways by enabling learners to manage their lifelong learning records Curyer et al, 2007

4. Manage learning/ knowledge Digital Objects Transitions, Applications, Recognition, Assessment, Development Present, Reflection, Plan, Collaborate, Share

5. Examples bit.ly/vumieg

6. flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfolios

7. Transitioning into VET - Meeting minimum entry requirements - RPL – Skills profile / Skills matching - Raise self esteem & learner identity Transitioning out of VET - Further education & training - Employment/Self Employment - Promotion/Reclassification Transitioning through VET - Fast tracking - Workplace learning & assessment - Course completions

8. Available from: flexiblelearning.net.au/content/e-portfolios-resources VET E-portfolio Roadmap The VET E-portfolio Roadmap: A strategic roadmap for e-portfolios to support lifelong learning

9. 2009-2010 E-portfolios Implementation Trials Investigating: - Supporting learner transitions (pathways) - VET E-portfolios draft Privacy Guidelines

10. 2009-2010 E-portfolios Implementation Trials Case studies and resources available at: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/2009EIT http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/2010EIT

11. Key considerations when implementing e-portfolios

13. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Teacher/Trainer considerations: - Digital literacy skills - Purpose and course re-design - Connecting teachers/trainers to others experienced in using e-portfolios - Supporting the teachers/trainers to develop their own e-portfolio Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97

14. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Teacher/Trainer considerations: - Digital literacy skills - Purpose and course re-design - Connecting teachers/trainers to others experienced in using e-portfolios - Supporting the teachers/trainers to develop their own e-portfolio Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97 How do you/does your organisation achieve this with their staff? How can we achieve this with teachers/trainers?

15. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Learner considerations: - Understand potential benefits of their e-portfolio - Introduce early in the course - Trust peers and working within a ‘safe sharing environment’ - Concerned about their privacy and ownership of information - What is ‘appropriate information’ Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97

16. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Learner considerations: - Understand potential benefits of their e-portfolio - Introduce early in the course - Trust peers and working within a ‘safe sharing environment’ - Concerned about their privacy and ownership of information - What is ‘appropriate information’ Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97 How do you/does your organisation achieve this with learners? How can we achieve this with learners?

17. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Workplace considerations : - How e-portfolio and related technologies supports the learners’ training and assessment (and potentially their workforce development) - Learners needs time to collect their evidence in the workplace. - E-portfolios and mobile devices potentially raise workplace quality - better transparency and reflective practices Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97

18. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Workplace considerations : - How e-portfolio and related technologies supports the learners’ training and assessment (and potentially their workforce development) - Learners needs time to collect their evidence in the workplace. - E-portfolios and mobile devices potentially raise workplace quality - better transparency and reflective practices Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97 How do you/does your organisation achieve this within the workplace? How can we achieve this within the workplace?

19. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Training Organisation considerations: - Regular team meetings during the implementation stage - Documenting the process and progress - Evaluating successes and barriers - Gaining support of organisational technical staff - Consider what information is collected by the e-portfolio system (eg through activity logs) Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97

20. 2009-2010 E-portfolio Implementation Trials Key Findings Training Organisation considerations: - Regular team meetings during the implementation stage - Documenting the process and progress - Evaluating successes and barriers - Gaining support of organisational technical staff - Consider what information is collected by the e-portfolio system (eg through activity logs) Key Findings available at: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog/?p=97 How do you/does your organisation achieve this? How can we achieve this?

21. Two key points to support the implementation of an e-portfolio

22. flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfolios

23. Available from: flexiblelearning.net.au/content/e-portfolios-resources Career development, professional associations, employees, employers

24. Making a difference – showing the difference for VET/FE, Uni’s/HE, Adult/Community Education Date: 17-18 October 2011 Where: Curtin University, Perth eportfoliosaustralia.wordpress.com/conference-eac2011/

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27. Contact me Allison Miller E-portfolios Business Manager [email_address] 08 8207 8872 E-portfolio links – flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfolios flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosblog delicious.com/imillera/e-portfolio