Introduction to PebblePlus (CTE7527)

Monday, July 27, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Location: Online 

Facilitator: Katherine Lithgow (Centre for Teaching Excellence)

Description

"ePortfolio practices help students develop capacities such as purposeful inquiry, mindful reflection, and the intentional integration of learning from different contexts, both school based and experiential. Optimally, students work on these issues, not just in a single course but recurrently, at multiple "touch points" over time. Students who engage in these practices graduate better prepared to both apply and continue their learning in their roles beyond college" (Schneider, 2018, p ix).

This session will provide a brief overview of PebblePad, reviewing some of the features inherent in the platform including PebblePad templates, workbooks, and portfolios. In addition, we’ll discuss how these features can scaffold and support learning. The session will include a hands-on opportunity to use some of the features that support assessment and interaction amongst peers. Participants will explore how these features might facilitate learning in their own contexts.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Access the PebblePad platform
  • Add assets to PebblePad and tag accordingly
  • Share with and provide comments to peers' assets
  • Create portfolios, templates and workbooks
  • Locate help resources in PebblePad Learning Centre
  • Identify features in PebblePad that could be integrated to support learning and program outcomes in programs and/or courses.
  • Identify next-steps for exploring how PebblePad might facilitate inquiry, reflection and intentional integrative learning in your program or course

Reference

Schneider, C.G. (2018) Foreward: How ePortfolios are changing the meanings of student success. In B. Eynon  & L. Gambino (Eds.), Catalyst in Action: Case studies of high impact ePortfolio practice. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing, LLC.

Please note: This session (CTE7527) is replacing CTE7501 and CTE7502, the same material will be presented and if you have already completed either of these, you do not need to complete CTE7527.

Registration

Registration is required. CTE has a new registration system called GoSignMeUp. Before you can register for a workshop, you need to create an account (one time only). Once you've created an account, you can register for this workshop.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.