Eportfolio update, but why an acorn?

“Software tools and digital content that support learning”

Every school already has an MLE

Guiding attributes of the MLE work program – educationally relevant– open– modular– standards-based– sustainable

Two representations of an MLE . . . . .

Managed learning environment defined

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An MLE

5 of 8

Curriculum & PedagogyNational curriculumSchool curriculumLearning Management Systems (LMS)ePortfolios (record of learning)Course Management SystemsAssessment toolsPlanning tools

CommunicationBlogsPodcastsChatroomsNoticeboardsSocial networkingDiscussion threadsAudio conferencingVideo/web conferencing

AdministrationStudent Management Systems (SMS)

Student Record Transfer (sms tosms data exchange)

NCEA returnsCalendaringTimetabling

eReturnsENROL

ResourcesTKI

WikisWebsites

Digital Learning ObjectsLibrary Management Systems

Content Management SystemsAuthoring/publishing/editing tools

Other content sources (open access)

Enabling Services

Identification /

authentication National

Student Index

Parental portal

Transport mechanisms

Metadata schema

Interoperability standards

Specifications

Shared content

Exploring the concept

SMS LMS

Assessment Parent Portal

ePortfolios

Digital Content

Web Mail and Apps

Attendance

ENROL Integration

NCEA

Assessment

IAM

Exploring the LMS as a hub

What are we doing with eportfolios?

Investing in only one eportfolio tool (Mahara) for learners Yr7 and up, while exploring the best option(s) for younger learners

– Usability– Fee-free taster sessions

Defining requirements for Mahara – LMS (i.e. Moodle, KnowledgeNET and Ultranet) integration

Drafting guidelines for eportfolio use in and by schools

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How can you join in?

Start using MyPortfolio

Register for a fee-free Mahara taster session

Join the national conversation in the MLE Reference Group

Questions

Acorn: http://www.flickr.com/photos/denisgiles/4987763767/in/photostream/

Hub: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickso/3045996440/in/photostream/

Cat: http://www.flickr.com/photos/80417459@N00/2471314610/in/photostream/

Image credits