EPortfolios and Transition Dr Helen Boulton Learning and

EPortfolios and Transition Dr Helen Boulton, Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator, School of Education Steve Wheelhouse, Employability Co-ordinator, School of Education

e. Portfolios Defined ‘An e-portfolio is a purposeful aggregation of digital items – ideas, evidence, reflections, feedback etc, which ‘presents’ a selected audience with evidence of a person’s learning and/or ability. ’ (JISC)

SCOPE Project Support, Context, Ownership, Purpose and Engagement Development of e. Portfolios in the School of Education

e. Portfolio in the Transition into Employment • TDA Funded Research Grant • SCOPE Developments • Employability model links to Career EDGE, HEAR • Pilot

eportfolio and the Career. EDGE Model Career Development Learning Experience (Work & Life) Degree Subject Knowledge, Understanding and Skills Generic Skills Emotional Intelligence

eportfolio pilot Career. EDGE Model • The model is not a checklist but broad areas for development • Important to record examples of engagement in employability activities in order to show progress and achievement over time. • Start from the beginning of the course Why? • Experiences are easily forgotten • Difficulty if recalling examples over past years when trying to find examples of ‘progression’ when applying for jobs • Reflections are key from the outset. • Method of recording and reflecting on existing skills and experiences • tutors will signpost how the course supports employability • Vital to demonstrate progression for personal development

eportfolio ‘collection’ Suggested overview of ‘collection’ for a three year course Year 1 – collect evidence – artefacts, items, images, video, reflections etc. Year 2 – continue to collect information but with greater emphasis on ‘reflection of/on progress’. Consideration should be given to particular career destinations. Identify key learning needs. Year 3 / Final Year – As above but focussing on selecting and presenting appropriate ‘collections’ for particular audiences. Many employers request examples of progression and key evidence through their recruitment processes

Eportfolio and HEAR?

Questions? Contact: helen. boulton@ntu. ac. uk stephen. wheelhouse@ntu. ac. uk Twitter: Dr. Helen. Boulton