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A Strategic Approach to Institution-Wide Implementation of ePortfolios
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A Strategic Approach to Institution-Wide Implementation of ePortfolios

Christine Slade, Keith Murfin and Priscilla Trahar
ePortfolios in Australian Universities, pp.173-189
Springer Science+Business Media
2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1732-2_11
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The introduction of ePortfolios at the University of the Sunshine Coast was a key component of the university's Blended Learning Strategy: 2014-2016. The main purpose of this three-phased project was the embedding of ePortfolios across program curricula, particularly focused on student learning enhancement. The use of ePortfolios is a way universities can meet the industry push for work-ready graduates and the corresponding necessity for students to develop lifelong learning habits. In practice, however, such an implementation is not always easy to achieve. The aim of this chapter is to present the lessons learnt from one approach of implementation through an action research frame based on the critical reflective narration of processes undertaken by the ePortfolio team in the Learning and Teaching Unit. Key success indicators centre on strategic planning and responsiveness, effective leadership, stakeholder management, communication and program sustainability, and confirms the importance of firmly maintaining project objectives. The use of an agile and multi-faceted approach, facilitated by ongoing yet responsive critical reflection process is necessary to achieve effective integration of ePortfolios into multiple programs across an institution.

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