E-portfolios Funding
E-portfolios Implementation Trials
The Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework) is committed to investigating the implementation of e-portfolio systems which support lifelong learning through seed funding to registered training organisations (RTOs). These trials support the VET E-portfolio Roadmap’s key goals of Embedding and Transitions. Details about the 2009 and 2010 E-portfolios Implementation Trials can be found below.
2011 E-portfolios Implementation Trials
The 2011 E-portfolios Implementation Trials provided funding to two training organisations to investigate and identify the features of an e-portfolio system which supports workforce development requirements, and/or improves learner participation.
These trials aim to identify which features of an e-portfolio system help:
- increase the efficiency of the learning process – through the better flow, use, re-use and exchange of information to improve communication and collaboration
- enhance the learning experience – through either individual learning plans, personal/career/workforce development planning and/or continuous professional development requirements.
Conducted over six months, these trials have produced resources which enable learners to use their e-portfolio to connect their learning experiences and their assessment requirements with other key stakeholders, such as teachers/trainers, employers, career advisors, mentors, professional associations, job service agencies, case managers and industry experts etc.
Scaffolding VCAL learners with e-portfolios - Victoria University
This trial investigated the features of the PebblePad e-portfolio system to support Victoria University's new integrated delivery model for the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). The trial helped learners beyond the VCAL program by creating a digital resume to enhance their employment prospects.
E-portfolios for Trainers - Great Southern Institute of Technology, Western Australia
This trial used the Mahara e-portfolio system to support trainers manage and record their own training and assessment for the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE), and to demonstrate their current industry and professional competencies as required by the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
A summary and some key findings about these trials can be found on the >>E-portfolios blog
A recording of the 2011 E-portfolios Implementation Trial Project Leaders' presentations about their projects for the VET E-portfolios Community of Practice (EpCop) Online Event, on 24 June 2011, is available here.
2010 E-portfolios Implementation Trials
Three registered training organisations (RTOs) were awarded funding to implement and trial an e-portfolio system to support learner transitions. Conducted over six months during 2010, these trials also adopted the Framework’s VET E-portfolios Privacy Draft Guidelines, and provided feedback about their usability and 'adoptability', as well as developed resources to support learners’ understanding of privacy risks when using an e-portfolio system. Click here to read more about these trials.
2009 E-portfolios Implementation Trials
In 2009, three registered training organisations were funded to implement an e-portfolio system which enables learners to move quickly and efficiently between education and training, employment and industry areas. Click here to read more about these trials as well as view the final reports and resources from these trials.