Workshop information
Description
The session provides teaching staff with a chance to look at their learning and teaching goals against an ePortfolio and reflective learning approach as well as different options in PebblePad that might suit.
This session includes a practical, hands-on activity to create an action plan for introducing ePortfolios and reflection across a subject and course. Attendees will also work in small groups to brainstorm ideas, share insights, and receive feedback on their plan.
This workshop is for
- Course/Program Coordinators considering an ePortfolio approach across their program
- Subject Coordinators interested in an ePortfolio approach.
Intended learning outcomes
- Identify ePortfolio pedagogies and use cases, including showcase, placement, skills development, curation and reflection opportunities
- Decide on whether an ePortfolios approach is appropriate for their course
- Identify how PebblePad can support reflection and scaffolded learning experiences across a program/course
- Develop a basic action plan to guide next steps for designing and implementing ePortfolios in their course.
Content not covered
- A deep dive into how to create ePortfolio assessments or activities
- ePortfolio activities at a subject level
- How to create PebblePad activities, assets or resources
- Troubleshooting specific PebblePad issues
- Marking in PebblePads assessment tool (ATLAS)
Attendees interested in any of these areas are encouraged to reach out to Teaching and Learning Innovation for individual and custom support. However, it is highly recommended that anyone considering introducing ePortfolios and PebblePad attend this workshop first to help make an informed decision on how and where to use it.
Recommended background knowledge
No prior knowledge of PebblePad or ePortfolios is required for this workshop.
Resources for participants
Additional information
After registering, you will receive an Outlook invite to add to your calendar with the corresponding Zoom join link for the workshop.
By registering for this workshop, you agree to being recorded in a Zoom meeting. For privacy reasons, please note that recordings will only be made available to those who have attended the workshop, but not to registrants. These recordings will also only be available internally and not distributed elsewhere in the University.