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‘e-Portfolios in the support of learning’ DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION OF FLIER
The e-Assessment Association would like to invite you to the launch event for the e-Portfolio Special Interest Group.
When: Wednesday 1st July 2009 10am to 3.15pm
Where: EMFEC, Robins Wood House, Aspley, Nottingham
EVENT IN CONTEXT
This event was organised by the e-Assessment Association to launch the e-Portfolio Special Interest Group (SIG). The aim:
To provide a forum for those interested or involved in the development and implementation
of e-Portfolios, offering the opportunity to discuss their role and impact in learning and teaching.
OBJECTIVES
• have a role in shaping educational policy and strategy
• establish an e-Portfolio knowledgebase
• share information and promote good practice
• contribute to the development of standards
PROGRAMME
09.30 Registration & Refreshments
10.00 Welcome & Introduction - Jeff Ross, Director Assessment Tomorrow - PDF of presentation
10.15 Embedding e-Portfolios in Everyday Learning – Stuart Jones - PDF of presentation
10.45 Maximising the effective use of e-Portfolios in FE – Craig Strangwick - PDF of presentation
11.15 Coffee break
11.30 Use of e-Portfolios in Higher Education – Kevin Brace - PDF of presentation
12.00 Interoperability between Centres & Accreditation Bodies – Matt Wingfield - PDF of presentation
12.20 eAA e-Portfolio SIG – What do you want from this Special Interest Group?
13.00 Buffet Lunch
13.45 Breakout sessions (discussion groups based on SIG objectives)
- How should the ePortfolio SIG become involved in shaping educational policy and strategy in this area within: (Chaired by: Craig) BULLET POINTS (in pop up window)
- Is there a need for this SIG to create an e-Portfolio knowledgebase? (Chaired by: Roger) BULLET POINTS
- How does should the SIG share information and promote good practice in the area of e-portfolio use - via: (Chaired by: Jeff) BULLET POINTS (in pop up window)
- Is there a role for the SIG in contributing to the development of e-portfolio standards? (Chaired by: Matt) BULLET POINTS
14.30 Round up plenary session and feedback from workshop groups
15.15 Chair closing and farewell
About the Presenters
Embedding e-Portfolios in Everyday Learning
Stuart Jones
Until March 2008, Stuart was Assistant Director Teaching and Learning at Becta where he led the national strategic forums for e-Assessment, e-Portfolios and effective use of data in learning and teaching. His role also included strategic and policy advice, providing comment on national strategy to other Government Agencies and on occasion direct advice to Government regarding technology and education issues.
Maximising Effective Use of e-Portfolios in Further Education
Craig Strangwick
Craig is the Systems Manager for ABC Awards and is currently advising on ABC’s eStrategy. Since joining ABC, Craig has designed and deployed the Awards Management System and Online Registration System which operate across ABC’s four regional offices and network of Centres. Current projects include providing online services for Moderators and Examiners.
Use of e-Portfolios in Higher Education
Kevin Brace
Kevin is the HE Co-ordinator at the JISC Regional Support Centre West Midlands. He was in the steering group that helped shape the recent JISC e-Portfolio infokit, and has run various events across the region over the past few years promoting the effectiveness of e-Portfolios for personalised learning.
Midlands e-Portfolio Group: http://groups.google.com/group/rscmeg
e-Portfolio wiki: http://wiki.rscwmsystems.org.uk/index.php/Eportfolios
Interoperability between Centres and Accreditation Bodies – a new British Standard
Matt Wingfield
Matt is the Business Development Director of TAG Developments and Secretary/Membership Secretary of the e-Assessment Association, bringing over nine years experience of the UK education market, including seven years as a primary school teacher and ICT Coordinator. Matt is dedicated to building close and highly productive partnerships with key stakeholders within education, so that through the range of innovative online assessment and moderation systems, teachers and students gain the most out of using effective ICT as an integral part of teaching and learning.
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