[senit] ePortfolio

Dave

have you seen the package called "Transition Pathway"? http://www.transitionpathway.co.uk/

developed in the Midlands and being adopted by a number of LAs

(shortlisted for the TES / NASEN book prize)

we have been modifying it for learners in Worcestershire

- replacing the PCS symbol set with WLS
- creating a large text format
- making the Word files "robust"
- creating grids for Clicker for student entry of their work... moving onto "The Grid" files

we have also being blending this work with our existing materials for enabling a pupil with communication support needs to make a contribution to the review of their Statement of SEN... with a focus on year 9, 10 and beyond (when the Regulations require there to be consideration of a Transition Plan). (which builds upon the work we did on enabling same community to make a contribution to the statutory assessment of their SEN... using Aitken and Millar's work "Listening to Children....")

It looks to me as if we have common ground....

could we discuss?

Dave Mitchell

Principal Teacher
Assistive ICT & AAC
Integrated Services - Specialist Support (ISSS)
Worcestershire Children's Services

-----Original Message-----
From: senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk
[mailto:senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk]On Behalf Of Allen, Dave
Sent: 21 September 2007 09:45
To: senit at lists.becta.org.uk
Subject: RE: [senit] ePortfolio

Treloar college has been awarded money by TecDis to develop an e portfolio for students with physical disabilities and learning disabilities working at Pre and Entry level. We are focusing on a transition planning document using Powerpoint after attending the Launch of Hampshire's E portfolio. We have a consultant coming for the day and at the end we hope to have designed a template suitable for our students who are aged from 16-23. It will capture personal details, achievements, experiences,likes and dislikes. Pictures and video will be used alot with all students but not curriculum attainments other than areas where students realise they need help- care, money time etc

Why did we decide on Powerpoint...evidence from Hampshire suggested Powerpoint being widely used in the area, easily transferable and updateable and the programme available in most educational settings and the home. Hopefully residential placements will follow suit. My entry level students have a good understanding of using Powerpoint and can therefore personalise their own presentations.

Dave

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk]On Behalf Of Simon Evans
Sent: 19 September 2007 21:38
To: senit at lists.becta.org.uk
Subject: [senit] ePortfolio

Hi All,

We're currently doing some work for TechDis looking at the growing number of
eFolio/ePortfolio packages and their suitability or otherwise for students
(and staff) with mild thru to severe LD. There are loads of packages
available now targeting mainstream contexts, but we're really keen to hear
from anyone in special/specialist setting who has experience of an
eportfolio system good or bad - which they've used with older students for
recording achievement, evidencing assessment, transition planning and the
like.  

I know several posters here have developed their own systems in-house using
DVDs, PPT etc and am wondering (particularly with the Gov push towards
efolio) whether this is as a direct result of not finding suitable packages.

Not looking for a huge amount of detail - just 'we use so-and-so because its
brilliant' or 'tried so-and-so but it didn't meet our needs because....'

Direct email rather than to the list is fine. 

Thanks,
Simon

Work: http://www.rixcentre.org
Home: http://www.senteacher.org

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