Day 7
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Identify portfolio tasks
Portfolio building is a vital skill that will get your learners reviewing, experimenting, presenting and reflecting on their progress and learning.
As I've recently shared on twitter:
"Reflective portfolios are not meant to be left to the last minute. They should capture the ‘aha’ moments, the ‘oh I did good!’ moments, and the ‘whoops, that didn’t go so well’ moments. The input is just as important as the output 🥰 "
Source: https://twitter.com/
So, how can you use portfolios? Portfolios could be:
- collated during the length of the course, with learners reflecting on progress through a journal, and rounded off with a reflection and action plan
- used to show the progress through a project or research
- a showcase of current skills and knowledge for career planning and progression
Tools for consideration
- Assignment - allow for online text and multiple file uploads
- Wiki - set to 'individual wiki' and the learners can add and structure content over time
Mahara
The above tasks can easily be facilitated using an ePortfolio tool such as Mahara.
Mahara can be linked to your Moodle or Totara site's assignment tool, so you can use the same rubrics, grading forms and outcomes as you'd normally use:If you're interested in Mahara and how your learners could benefit from using it then please either reach out to your Learning Technologies team or to us via: https://www.catalyst-eu.net/contact-us/brighton
Resources:
- ePortfolios for Educators
This is a resource created by me (Sam Taylor) to help anyone wanting to explore ePortfolio adoption in learning. - eBook curated by Lisa Donaldson, formerly of Dublin City University
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Digital Competence Framework for Educators (DigCompEdu) mapping:- Teaching and Learning: 3.4 Self-regulated learning
- Assessment: 4.1 Assessment strategies
- Empowering Learners: 5.2 Differentiation and personalisation, 5.3 Actively engaging learners
Source: EU Science Hub
Suggested by Sam Taylor, Senior eLearning Consultant and MEC Facilitator - Teaching and Learning: 3.4 Self-regulated learning
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Interested in course design and want to upskill?
There are a number of options available to you:- Free support and training from Moodle Academy and Totara Academy
- Bespoke training and consultancy from our eLearning specialists at Catalyst IT
For those wanting a CPD pathway for Moodle you can apply to become a certified Moodler. Find out how you can sign up for the Moodle Educator Certification, designed and validated by Moodle HQ, and delivered by us.
- Free support and training from Moodle Academy and Totara Academy
