Mahara is an open source eportfolio system that integrates seamlessly with Moodle and other open source products. It is a flexible and powerful eportfolio framework that when harnessed enables a fully user centred environment with a permissions framework that enables different views of an eportfolio to be easily managed. Mahara also features a weblog, resume builder and social networking system, connecting users and creating online learner communities. Put this powerful tool to use with the help of our practical one day workshop series.
ePortfolios for RPL Assessment Workshop
A one day workshop in ePortfolios for best practice Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment, offering hands on experience and expertise in one spot.
This workshop offers participants the rare opportunity to have hands on experience with an ePortfolio platform whilst being guided by area experts. It is based around the release of The Australian Flexible Learning Framework report ePortfolios for RPL Assessmentin March, 2009. The report highlights the benefits ePortfolios can provide in the RPL process. These include facilitating self-assessment, supporting communication, presentation and validation of evidence, and managing the RPL process. The workshop aims to combine the hands on experience of these processes with the rationalisation of ePortfolios. Each organisation has set processes which differ from others, therefore there is not a one size fits all ePortfolio platforms. This workshop aims to show:
How to set objectives for ePortfolio use
What business decisions need to be addressed for ePortfolio implementation
How to overlay a RPL process on an ePortfolio platform
How to structure a ePortfolio system; and
How ePortfolios can be used beyond RPL
As part of the workshop package you will receive:
A full day workshop with area experts in RPL and ePortfolios
A 12 month account in a secure Mahara installation
12 month access to a Mahara Expert for all helpdesk issues; and
Subscription to a Bi-Monthly eLearning Newsletter
Teachers Course Outline
Use eportfolios to enhance professional practice, social learning, multi media artefacts and assessment methodologies.
Embed eportfolios into your learning systems and how to engage and support students in self-directed learning.
Run an eportfolio system in your organisation; how to engage with learners and how to bridge the technology gap between students and teachers.
Manage a virtual class using eportfolios, leading a virtual community, set up and administration requirements for eportfolios.
Integrate an eportfolio system with the Moodle Learning Management System platform – thus reaping the benefits of having the two systems integrated.
Explore planning and goal setting for eportfolio installations, including legal and policy issues – enabling embedding of ePortfolios into your learning systems at a faster rate.
