Understanding Technology Options

The Learner Profile Toolkit for Schools and Colleges

Through our work to date we have been learning from others leading global alliances towards new transcripts, profiles and credentials around the world. This includes: the Mastery Transcript Consortium, Big Picture Learning, New Metrics for Success and the digital badging movement.

Learner profiles are becoming increasingly adopted in the USA and Canada, and are national policy in Australia - with digital innovations front and centre of these developments.

So far, we have identified approx 25 technology products and platforms available in education which support the development of learner profiles/e-portfolios/skills recognition, which serve a range of different purposes and have a variety of functions and capabilities.

This page provides a snapshot of leading market tools for learner profiles and e-portfolios. that we are aware of, which offer a range of functionality and integrations.

STARTING POINTS

From talking with teachers and school leaders, our recommended entry point for exploring learner profiles is thorough google and microsoft tools - GoogleSites and MS Sharepoint or Sway. From what we have heard this is the easiest place to start, free to use, and something any school or college (with access to devices) can do.

At Rethinking Assessment we will be developing a number of free to access templates in Google and Microsoft, and skills assessment tools using apps like googlesheets. This will hopefully provide a useful 'jumping off' point for those that want to start exploring.

We will not be developing a new tech "product". Instead working with existing tools and tech providers to support uptake in the UK and beyond. To showcase ideas and solutions, develop a community of practitioners and resources for teachers and students.

Further down the line, we hope to be able to set out a learner profile national 'standard' for the core components of a learner profile.

WE WANT SOMETHING MORE SOPHISTICATED, WHAT COULD WE USE?

There are lots of technology companies offering systems and tools that provide enhanced functionality - for example integraions into MIS systems, connections to careers information advice and guidance services and recruitment platforms, in deoth portfolio building software. We have summarised a selection below.

If you are a technology provider and would like to be featured in this toolkit please contact fran.wilby@rethinkingassessment.com

EXTERNAL Learner Profile and E-Portfolios

Explore the tech tools out there right now...

New forms of transcripts are being explored and tested globally in order to provide a richer, more rigorous and equitable form of information gathering and reporting. Take a look at our Horizon Scan of digital tools. The case studies provide an overview of the vanguard tools being developed for new digital transcripts and transitional reporting.

USING GOOGLESITES TO CREATE LEARNER PROFILES

TUTORIALS BY GAVIN O'LOUGHLIN

SPOTLIGHT ON

Edapt

Edapt is a digital learner profile tool that allows students to take control of their journey. It allows tracking of progress on global competencies, and captures verified records of extra courses, work experience and transferable skills learned.

Students play an active role in selecting and monitoring their own goals and the tool creates opportunities for students to set goals, receive feedback, and reflect on their progress.

It gives students a way to continue working from their best thinking and ideas, and to show their progress over the course of their entire schooling lives. Students can share their portfolio with teachers, parents, and future employers. Skills frameworks can connect to any chosen assessment rubrics. Edapt Education's Learner Profile

STORY

STORY is a digital learner profile that allows learners to capture, showcase and preserve a wide range of experiences, interests and achievements. You can curate a unique portfolio for educational and work placements.

Curate and share your unique portfolio for educational and work placements and share with your intended audience using a unique access code.

The app allows learners to explore strengths and talents through reflective practice.

Learners can keep track of skill development and get skills verified by your teachers. Century Tech - Welcome to Story

globalbridge

globalbridge is a digital platform through which young people can showcase themselves beyond exam grades alone and connect with future career and education opportunities. globalbridge provides students with a multi-media ‘e-portfolio’ that stays with them for life as a digital record of achievement.

Both universities and employers can use globalbridge to connect with young people across the UK. It was created to help bridge the gap between the digital hole in education and the digital connection ladder of life beyond school - for example through LinkedIn.

The profile includes a bio, a ‘what I’m looking for’ section and students are matched to careers and education opportunities through their qualifications, skills and interests. Connecting Talent | globalbridge (myglobalbridge.com)

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