E-Portfolios
in
I.T.E
Using electronic portfolios to
demonstrate achievement of
professional standards –
effective and efficient?
Helen Bird
BA(Hons), MA, FHEA
E-Portfolios
in
I.T.E
Background
Sept 2004 - PGCE Early Years course
implemented.
Paper portfolios used to
demonstrate achievement of professional
standards (known as the PDJ).
Sept 2005 – Paper portfolios continued to
be used for the PDJ. Investigation into
using e-portfolios undertaken.
Sept 2006 – Use of e-portfolios for the PDJ
implemented (Pilot Year)
E-Portfolios
in
I.T.E
Background
Sept 2007 – E-portfolios for the PDJ
continued to be used. Introduction of PDAs.
Use of e-portfolios to support job applications
trialled. Ofsted pronounced our use of eportfolios as “outstanding” whilst the external
examiner describes them as “cutting edge”.
Sept 2008 – E-portfolios and PDAs
continued to be used. Trial of using mobile
technologies
to
support
e-portfolios
successful.
E-Portfolios
in
I.T.E
Background
Sept 2009 – All of our trainees use PebblePad
in their job applications.
Very positive
feedback from headteachers.
School
mentors take more of an active role in using
the PDJ with trainees to encourage reflection
in school experience. Use of PDAs/mobile
phones
with
PebblePad
continued.
Targets/Review points added to PDJ Webfolio.
Many trainees using Pebblepad with children
whilst on school experience.
E-Portfolios
in
I.T.E
Survey Results
05/06 cohort
In end of course questionnaires 88% of
trainees had a negative opinion of the paperbased portfolios overall.
Only 24% of trainees thought that they would
use their paper-based portfolio PDJ as part of
their NQT year and beyond.
92% of trainees said that they would prefer an
e-portfolio to a paper-based portfolio.
E-Portfolios
in
I.T.E
Survey Results
08/09 cohort
In end of course questionnaires only 16% of
trainees had a negative opinion of the eportfolios & PDAs overall.
92% of trainees thought that they would use
their PDJ as part of their NQT year and
beyond.
76% of trainees said that the e-portfolio
contributes effectively to the job application
process.
E-Portfolios
in
I.T.E
Demonstration
PDJ
Job application portfolio
Using a PDA to support e-portfolios
Using Pebblepad with children
Job
application
Webfolio
E-Portfolios
in
I.T.E
Using PDAs with e-portfolios
Using Pebblepad with children
E-Portfolios
in
I.T.E
Benefits
• More reflection by the trainees, tools within
PebblePad to aid reflection, transition and
progression within learning made obvious
• Less duplication of paperwork and easier to
transport
• Easier access to PDJs by staff/mentors
• Important documents always available and not
mislaid
• Easy utilisation in the future – job applications,
career entry profiles
E-Portfolios
in
I.T.E
Difficulties
• Trainee and staff reluctance to use new
technology
• Occasional technical difficulty due to the
size of the trainee’s portfolios
• Internet connection essential
• Lack of access to scanners
• Using a PDA to support the e-portfolio
E-Portfolios
in
I.T.E
The PDJ Webfolio Today
• Sept 2010 – Trainees to be issued with
netbooks to use along their PDAs. PDJ
Webfolio to be used as a graded
assessment for Professional
Development Studies (PDS) module.
Any questions?