New Developments with PebblePad at Worcester Libby Symonds Team Leader – Learning and Teaching Technology Unit

PebblePad e-portfolio Fully supported university-wide e-portfolio system Available to all staff and students Currently over 1000 active users

Blackboard vs PebblePad Blackboard provides students with information, activities and a means of communication all driven by the tutor PebblePad provides students with a personal area which they can customise, create assets and share with others as they choose Not mutually exclusive

Uses of PebblePad Supporting Personal Development Planning and Employability –Profiles allow users to assess their current achievement against a range of skills and monitor and record their progress throughout their university career

Uses of PebblePad Supporting Learning and Teaching Emerging research indicates that e- portfolio use needs to be –Relevant –Embedded –Supported

Gateways Gateways are institutional spaces where users can publish and share assets Each Academic Institute has its own main gateway Sub-gateways for modules or courses can be set up on request to

PebblePad Support New guide for staff provides more informationguide Learning and Teaching Technology Unit staff can provide workshops and tutorials for staff and students Institutional e-learning champions Contact