Project summary (derived from final report)
The project has developed technology enabled resources and tools to support work-based learning, working closely with employers and learning providers to develop a learning framework that allows learners to gain accreditation of both certificated and experiential prior learning (APEL and APCL). The underlying framework and support processes can act as a template for other schools and industry sectors. The project used PebblePad software with work-based learners, with PebblePad Webfolios to support the APEL process and negotiated learning at module level. A level/credit estimator tool assists with admissions and a mapping tool to match employer courses to credit/level has also been developed. A web-based portal for work-based learning provides information and guidance on work-based learning for employers, employees and academics. Customisable Open Educational Resources have been created and released through the JORUM repository and project repository. Course materials created are all SCORM compliant and packaged using Wimba Create (formerly Course Genie) with mini lectures created using Adobe Presenter.

Economy downturn – some partners unable to commit pilot participants

Needing to develop online material for online study skills;

Using Web-based interface/forms

Pebblepad as portfolio tool;

The web portal will provide a competencies assessment tool, ePortfolio, CV builder, access to the learner community and learner support.

Portal providing access to WBL in call centres

Setting up a user/working group around Use of ePortfolios to Support APEL Processes. This will include related projects + Shane Sutherland from PebblePad (also CogenT project)