Keynote Address
The keynote address was delivered by Professor Val Klenowski, Professor of Education at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. Her research interests are focused on assessment and learning, curriculum development and evaluation. She has earned international recognition for her research into using ePortfolios as a means of learning and assessment at all levels; from school through to higher education; quality assessment and equity. She has worked at the Hong Kong Institute of Education and at the Institute of Education, University of London. She has also been an academic advisor to the Director General of Education Queensland and is currently engaged in research with the Queensland Educational Leadership Institute (QELI).
To watch Professor Klenowski's keynote address 'Accentuating the Social in the Digital Age of Assessment' click here .
To watch Professor Klenowski's keynote address 'Accentuating the Social in the Digital Age of Assessment' click here .
Perspectives on ePortfolios
Four ePortfolio experts presented their work and findings in relation to ePortfolios in education in a session entitled 'Perspectives on ePortfolios'. Speakers included:
Dr Klaus Himpsl-Gutermann, University of Teacher Education, Vienna
Anastasia Economou, Cyprus Pedagogical Institute
University Professor Bernhard Ertl, Danube University, Krems
Eoghan Evesson, EUfolio Pilot Teacher, Newbridge College, Kildare
Their presentations can be viewed here
Dr Klaus Himpsl-Gutermann, University of Teacher Education, Vienna
Anastasia Economou, Cyprus Pedagogical Institute
University Professor Bernhard Ertl, Danube University, Krems
Eoghan Evesson, EUfolio Pilot Teacher, Newbridge College, Kildare
Their presentations can be viewed here
School Showcase
A cross-section of Irish schools (teachers and students) and international schools (teachers) presented their EUfolio work in a showcase session which was visited by Minister for Education and Skills Jan O' Sullivan; Secretary General at the Department of Education and Skills Seán Ó Foghlú & guests from the European Commission.
Images from the showcase of Irish and international partner schools from EUfolio International ePortfolio Conference
Parallel Sessions
Conference participants had an opportunity to attend range of ePortfolio parallel sessions These included:
Practical School Implementation: teachers share their ePortfolio implementation journey
Implementing an ePortfolio Strategy: implications of ePortfolios for policy-makers and practitioners
Assessment with ePortfolios: using ePortfolios to support formative assessment
21st Century Learning Design: embedding the development and assessment of key skills
EUfolio Pilot Implementation: CPD resources and pilot implementation findings
Practical School Implementation: teachers share their ePortfolio implementation journey
Implementing an ePortfolio Strategy: implications of ePortfolios for policy-makers and practitioners
Assessment with ePortfolios: using ePortfolios to support formative assessment
21st Century Learning Design: embedding the development and assessment of key skills
EUfolio Pilot Implementation: CPD resources and pilot implementation findings
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Panel Discussion
John Hurley (H2 Learning) facilitated a panel discussion looking at questions and issues that arose during the conference. The panel members included:
Professor Val Klenowski, Queensland University of Technology
Rita Sexton, ICT Policy Unit, Department of Education and Skills, Ireland
Alan Mongey, Principal; Coláiste Baile Chláir ( EUfolio Pilot School)
Peter Timmins, Teacher; Sutton Park School ( EUfolio Pilot School)
Jonathan Banks, Student; Sutton Park School ( EUfolio Pilot School)
The panel discussion can be viewed here.
Professor Val Klenowski, Queensland University of Technology
Rita Sexton, ICT Policy Unit, Department of Education and Skills, Ireland
Alan Mongey, Principal; Coláiste Baile Chláir ( EUfolio Pilot School)
Peter Timmins, Teacher; Sutton Park School ( EUfolio Pilot School)
Jonathan Banks, Student; Sutton Park School ( EUfolio Pilot School)
The panel discussion can be viewed here.
Minister's Address
Irish Minister for Education and Skills Jan O' Sullivan TD delivered the closing address at the conference. Click here for the full text of the speech.
Seán Gallagher, PDST acting as MC for the day brought the conference to a close.