Pilot University Portfolio in WebLearn – what it might look

like, what it might contain

Peter Chalk

London Metropolitan University

PDP Coordinators Workshop 1st Feb 2007

Aims of the new e-Portfolio

• Integration of VLE & PDP• Using WebLearn (WebCT Vista 4 aka

Blackboard) Portfolio• Pilot university PDP-based template• Student centred and student controlled

thereafter – will need guidance• Key role for HEO & other modules• To promote interaction & Portfolio review

Portfolio binders, gallery & CV (Pilot Feb 2007)

What can be saved and presented?

• Any (multimedia) file in a binder (or Gallery) which can be hidden or open to review

• Standard university PDP Framework files• Images & HTML content to improve layout• Artifacts from WebLearn modules (MyGrades,

Assessments, Discussions)• CV (Resumé)• Reflections (blog styled discussion forum)• Calendar entries (not integrated), goals, web links,

messages, guest views

Integrate module & Portfolio

Reflections – a blog or personal development diary

Build Portfolio View & Tools

Set/ modify goals for action planning & development

Create/ Update CV (Resumé)

Guide includes Edinburgh web site & CETL learning objects

Add (external) reviewers – HEO module leader, PAA, Careers etc

Next steps

• Pilot in CCTM (HEO module CS1H13N for Feb 0607 starters in BSc Computing etc)

• Sep 0708 pilot across other (all?) HEO modules for C level students

• Departmental plans for implementation, customisation (?)

• Depends on implementation of WebLearn modules & VLE strategy