1. 10/09/2018
The eFolio Arrives
John Sewell

2. How did it start? The Life Story process The limitations of PowerPoint
10/09/2018
How did it start?
The Life Story process
The limitations of PowerPoint

3. Design of Student Interface
10/09/2018
Design of Student Interface
Always simple with very few links per page
Menus have large clear icons
Menus are accessible to screen readers
Alternate interface for switch users:
Single (auto-scanning) or dual scan switch
Limited features, but edit and view pages
Based on Flash, no additional software and also usable via just the spacebar

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Design Metaphor
Design and structure will follow the idea of a loose leaf binder.
The binder will contain sections each of which will contain pages.
Each institution will define own structure eg:
No sections to keep the structure simple Or sections could be created to serve different purposes – courses, achievement, CV, personal interests, PCP etc

5. 10/09/2018
About Making the Pages
Pages are empty containers which can hold text, images, audio and video and display them in any web browser
Other types of file can be attached to a page and appear as icons – any file type approved by the school can be stored this way.
Pages are arranged in sections – icons on the section title pages will allow different ways of sorting the pages. By age, last edit, title, keywords.
Students can add to pages by uploading files themselves or by choosing from things already uploaded to a ‘Gallery’

6. Making the Pages - Galleries
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Making the Pages - Galleries
Two types of Gallery will be available – shared and private.
Shared will hold content any student can include in their eFolio
Private will hold content uploaded by the student or by an admin on behalf of a student.
Galleries allow for advance preparation, uploading files is boring and can take too long with a group.
Staff will be able to upload directly to the Shared Gallery in one go (eg overnight) as well as using the Web interface to send files to small groups and individual students

7. Accessible Login Login Options Normal username and password
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Accessible Login
Login Options
Normal username and password
User number and picture password (card printer included in admin)
Weblink assisted login – requires a picture password but enters user name
Weblink fully automatic login – takes user straight to their page
Note: Assisted logins are less secure, so would only be enabled for selected users

8. Accessibility Features
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Accessibility Features
Help section with pre-recorded, clear audio
Help section with screen grab videos
Self-voicing of text uploaded to pages
WCAG 2.0 AAA compliant framework
Choice of layout sizes and contrasts
Accessibility checked by testers

9. 10/09/2018
Admin Interface
Provide context sensitive help including video walkthroughs.
Interface will be simple, with few options per page
Support group operations and time saving where possible:
Bulk uploads of media to shared gallery
Allow groups of students to be defined who share the same structures
Allow bulk uploads of content to all the eFolio of students in a group
Other??
Include telephone support long after training

10. Options Provided Via Admin
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Access and Security
Options Provided Via Admin
View and edit via the Internet – login required
View only via the Internet – login required
View selected pages via Internet – without login
Social Networking options:
Not allowed
Allow students to control access
Moderate all publication
Allow institutions to choose

11. Development Process Work with institutions to test prototypes
10/09/2018
Development Process
Work with institutions to test prototypes
User test with a range of institutions/user groups at several stages
Training and Support throughout implementation of ‘Beta version’
Schedule review meetings for partners to feedback
Make development models available for use and involve all staff and students

12. 10/09/2018
Costs and Cost Issues
Software will be open-source and free for anyone to download and use
eFolio will run on LAMP servers using standard components which are provided by hundreds of hosting companies
This means:
No developer tie in – anyone can add and change to the software later.
No tie in for hosting – do it in house or with many different hosting providers.

13. 10/09/2018
Training and Support
Training an Support will be provided as part of the project
Staff will be involved in testing and already gaining familiarity
Telephone and support will be also be provided after the initial face-to-face training sessions

14. Export & Saving eFolio are best viewed online but also needed is:
10/09/2018
Export & Saving
eFolio are best viewed online but also needed is:
Printed format – the ability to convert a page, pages or section of eFolio into a PDF document.
Local html – a version of the eFolio which can be saved to a CD, USB driver and viewed from any web browser – including things like video and audio which are lost in printed format
Package – a version of all the content and a map of its structure which can be imported into other applications or eFolio - eg if a student moves to another institution.

15. Portfolio tour Accessible logins
10/09/2018
Portfolio tour
Accessible logins
Widgit add-on