IMPLEMENTING EPORTFOLIOS: FIRST STEPS — LESSONS LEARNT

Malcolm Smith and Clare Wolfenden
School of Teaching Health and Care
University Centre, Bradford College
UK

This paper reflects on the implementation of ePortfolio software for a year one undergraduate course. The process of choosing the appropriate software, the essential training needs and the results of a student survey are analysed and discussed. Key findings indicate a greater need for training both staff and students than was initially predicted. The common assumption that all students have an adequate level of computer literacy is challenged. Staff moving into the area of new technologies for the first time may have misconceptions that are difficult to identify.

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