The SWOOP Project aimed to help older workers aged 45+ in the UK evidence their skills through the use of ePortfolios. The project had three strands focusing on employers, individuals, and skills coaching/information & guidance. An ePortfolio was intended to help older users understand and represent their skills and achievements to potential employers. However, the initial ePortfolio product was criticized and issues with its usability demotivated users. The project then shifted focus to workshops providing dedicated training over an extended period to support reflection on skills. Feedback indicated ePortfolios could help users update resumes and feel more confident about their skills when presented visually. The project found technology was not a barrier as long as the ePortfolio product

1. SWOOP Project ePortfolio Action Project Anne Jennings-Bramly ePortfolio Project Worker

17. What if they both had an ePortfolio?