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ePortfolio Scotland Conference

September 21, 2010 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Pic: Queen Margaret UniversityI had the pleasure of attending the ePortolio Scotland conference, run by JISC Regional Support Centre for Scotland North and East on the 10th September. It was nice to be back in my home town gain but I went mainly to catch up with new developments in the eportfolio and PDP field.

Here are a few personal highlights…

Developing a language for reflection

May 7, 2010 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Pic: Sunset and trees reflected in waterHow can students who have not been able to develop their skills in reflective learning be expected to know how to express themselves in a meaningful way. The UK school system seems to work against students getting into the habit of thinking introspectively about their learning. Some universities are using learning inventories as a way of scaffolding this development.

This is the second post based on thoughts after the Centre for Recording Achievement’s conference on Personal Development Planning and ePortfolios.

What’s the point of ePortfolios?

May 5, 2010 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Pic: The view from BCSL, NottinghamSome personal reflections from the Centre for Recording Achievement’s international seminar on Personal Development Planning and ePortfolios in Nottingham on the 26th-28th May, 2010.