ePortfolio for Recognition of Prior Learning Assessment in Continuing Education

for Librarians in Croatia

Dijana Machala, National and University Library, Zagreb

dmachala@nsk.hr

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ePortfolio as lifelong learning tool for evidencing prior learning for further assessment or recognition presenting a conceptual model of ePortfolio system as a tool for assessment and recognition of prior learning in continuing education of librarians in Croatia

based on results of one-year project “Lifelong learning for librarians: learning outcomes and flexibility,” financialy supported by The National Foundation for Science, Higher Education and Technological Development of the Republic of Croatia

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http://www.nsk.hr/CUK

Portfolio Portfolio

is a written record of the skills, achievements and learner’s development over time;

its purpose is to give evidences of someone’s professional or personal competencies or learning experience gathered over some period of time;

Portfolio doesn’t stand instead of formal qualifications; without accademic/professional standards, setted

goals or reflective writting a portfolio is just a fancy multimedia presentation or electronic resume

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It can be of different types: artistic, learning, research, institutional, career, financial and so forth;

It could be maintain on different formats, such as written, electronic or web-based portfolios (LinkedIn - presenting personal credentials and connecting with peers)

Portfolio

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In Higher education institutions:

as digital archive of learner’s work, as learner-centered ePortfolio

as an institution-centered database, or assessment management system, to collect administrative assessment data

ePortfolio process

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ePortfolios for learning / of learning

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Source: Helen C. Barrett, 2009.

ePortfolios Advantages:

Integrates different media types (graphic, audio, video, texts …) Easy accessible, easy to update Collaboration Easy creation of profiles for different purposes Foster digital literacy Linking between personal learning environment and assessment

management systems Disadvantages:

Interoperability Ownership and access rights over portfolios Lack of pedagogical guidance, take time to maintain a ePortfolio

Recommendation: it would be best to maintain written and e-portfolio

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ePortfolio as lifelong learning tool supports ongoing learning/professional development formative and summative assessment reflective writing and collaborative, active and deep learning

it is powerful tool for professional development planning or career planning by fostering intrinsic motivation of a learner to maintain portfolio on an ongoing basis throughout formal classes, programs of non-formal learning or just in demonstrating professional or personal growth over time

ePortfolios as personal online spaces, as learner’s ‘repository’

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Models of ePortfolio systemsSource: R. Endacott et al. (2004, 252-253)

The shopping trolley model The toast rack

The spinal columnCake mix

CPD model to achieve Comeptency-based continuing professional

development outcomes-based curriculum learner-centered aproach self-regulated learning according to professional standard statements

Portfolio-based CPD profesional development plan monitoring of goals, self-assessment recording qualifications and learning experiences reflecting upon achieved outcomes, evidencing progress encouraging feedback from others – peer assessment;

obtain a validation of CPD to maintain/advance professional status

Thank you for your attention!

dmachala@nsk.hr

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