Effective Practice with e- Portfolios

Early last week at the ALTC conference in Leeds the Jisc Effective Practice with e-Portfolios was launched. Having had time to read some of the guide I feel that this is worth a mention as it has really useful information regarding both product and process.

The guide provides a brief overview of the benefits of e-portfolios, however Jisc infoKit gives a more detailed account of e portfolios. What I really like about this guide is that process of learning is discussed in different scenarios such as a case study from a learner at Wolverhampton University, a practitioners view, a managers insight and the institutions focus.

One of the key messages from the guide is that Senior Management support is required for any e-portfolio system to be successful. Teaching and learning practices are discussed in the guide, again the key message seems to be senior manager support is must to change the way deliver and support learning.

I would be interested to her any comments from practitioners who are using e-portfolio's. Or anybody who uses the guide any comments would be useful for feedback