Dr. Helen Barrett presented on lifelong learning and e-portfolios across four generations. She discussed four pillars of lifelong learning: knowing the learner, planning for learning, understanding how to learn, and evaluating learning. E-portfolios can support lifelong learning in various contexts such as family, formal education (K-12, higher ed, workplace). Emerging technologies like cloud computing, mobiles, and social networks provide new ways to create, share, and reflect on learning through e-portfolios across one's lifespan. Dr. Barrett's vision is for e-portfolios to become dynamic celebrations and stories of deep learning throughout life.

1. Dr. Helen Barrett EIFEL Conference • July 13, 2011 A vision for Lifelonge-Portfolios 4 Generations of my family, August 2009

2. Outline Lifelong Learning Pillars 4 Generational Contexts Golden Circle Definitions (What?) Reflection (Why?) From Brain to Mind Web 2.0 (How?) Mobiles Cloud Computing

3. Lifelong Learning "Learning is not a product of schooling but the lifelong attempt to acquire it." ~ Albert Einstein “We now accept the fact that learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.” ~ Peter F. Drucker "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." ~ Henry Ford "The day you stop learning is the day you begin decaying." ~ Isaac Asimov

4. Four key pillars of Lifelong Learning(Barbara Stäuble, Curtin University of Technology, Australia) http://lsn.curtin.edu.au/tlf/tlf2005/refereed/stauble.html

5. Knowing the learner (Self-awareness) Understanding prior knowledge Motivation for andattitudes toward learning Help learners understand themselves See their growth over time

6. Planning for learning (Self management) Setting goals Develop a plan to achieve these goals

7. Understanding how to learn (Meta-learning) Awareness of learners to different approaches to learning Deep vs. Surface Learning, Rote vs. MeaningfulLearning Different Learning Styles Help learners recognize success Accommodate approaches that are not successful

8. Evaluating learning (Self monitoring) Systematic analysis of learners’ performance Responsibility to constructmeaning Be reflective & think critically Learners construct meaning, monitor learning, evaluateown outcomes

9. Lifelong Context for E-Portfolios

10. E-Portfolios in Generational Contexts Family – Birth & up Formal Education K-12 - Schools Adult/Post Secondary Education Workplace – Professions Retirement – Legacy

11. Digital Scrapbooks & Diaries Family Photo & Video Collections Digital Documentation of Development 4 Generations of my family, August 2009, beginning our Alaska cruise Family E-Portfolios Social Networks Family Event Videos (Weddings, Graduations, Funerals, etc.)

12. Cartoon Scenario “Your life may be monitored and recorded for quality-control purposes.”

13. Digital Identity Creating a positive digital footprint

14. Digital Birth:Welcome to the Online World http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20101006006722/en/Digital-Birth-Online-World Mothers with children aged under two (N=2200) that have uploaded images of their child (2010) Overall – 81% USA – 92% Canada - 84% (EU5 - 73%)UK - 81% France - 74% Italy - 68% Germany - 71% Spain – 71% Australia – 84% New Zealand – 91% Japan - 43% http://www.flickr.com/photos/sailbit/3329477282/ The research was conducted by Research Now among 2200 mothers with young (under two) children during the week of 27 September. Mothers in the EU5 (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain), Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Japan were polled.

15. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fritzon/4711241023/

16. Showcase Portfolios Assessment Portfolios Digital Learning Diaries K-12 – Adult/Post-Secondary Ed E-Portfolios in Formal Education Personal & Professional Identity Development

17. Balanced? Learner-Centered Institution-Centered Focus on Interests, Passions, Goals Choice and VoiceReflection Lifelong Learning Assessment for Learning Focus on Standards, Outcomes Accountability, Achievement Term, Graduation Assessment of Learning

18. Transitions from School to Life/Work http://www.flickr.com/photos/29008389@N03/4589225507/

19. http://www.flickr.com/photos/texasgovernor/5421276571/ Digital Diaries & Resumes/ Vitas E-Portfolios in the Workplace/professions Professional Development Online Brand

20. “Know Thyself” Temple at Delphi http://www.ecu.edu/cs-cas/classics/images/clasgnothisauton_1.jpg

21. Managing Oneself Peter Drucker, (2005) Harvard Business Review Sections: What are my strengths? How do I perform? What are my values? Where do I belong? What should I contribute? Responsibility for Relationships The Second Half of your Life “Success in the knowledge economy comes to those who know themselves – their strengths, their values, and how best they perform.” Portfolio Purpose: Use e-portfolios for managing knowledge workers' career development

22. Portfolio Careers Video: http://vimeo.com/15236162 Use e-portfolios to helpworkers: explore their life purpose and goals explore their personal & professional identity build their professional online brand prepare for portfolio career/life http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanarenfro/4385850947/

23. http://www.flickr.com/photos/herzogbr/4543365244/ Storytelling - Legacy http://www.flickr.com/photos/kcts9/5809182803/in/photostream E-Portfolios in Retirement Journals Memoirs Diaries

24. Digital Stories Leaving a Legacy

25. Samantha’s Sister

26. BBC Capture Wales – Shoebox Stories

27. Life Portfolio – planning for an extended midlife transition (50-90) An intentional combination of passions and pursuits Envision new possibilities Plan ahead – visualize a new life Not “retirement” but “rewirement”

28. Strategies for a Portfolio Life Tell the Story of Your Life Accomplishments Leave Clues… + self-esteem Connect with OthersNetwork Develop Your Goals… Change… Goals -- Purpose Revise, Reflect, Rebalance Story Share Goals 28 http://images.cdn.fotopedia.com/flickr-3022965984-hd.jpg

29. Golden Circle What? How? Why? ePortfolios across the lifespan 29

30. Audio • Video • Text • Images WHAT? Workspace Process Social Networks = Collaboration & Feedback Electronic Portfolios Showcase Product Blogs = Reflective Journals Digital Archive = Collection

31. Responsibilities Specialty Case Portfolio One Word, Many Meanings Workspace Showcase Investments Art Work Collection of Artifacts

32. WHY? Assessment Reflection Identity Guidance Learning Showcase Accountability Employment

33. The Learning CycleDavid Kolb from Dewey, Piaget, Lewin, adapted by Zull

34. Experiential Learning ModelLewin/Kolb with adaptations by Moon and Zull Practice Have an experience Reflect on the experience Try out what you have learned Metacognition Learn from the experience

35. Self-Regulated LearningAbrami, P., et. al. (2008), Encouraging self-regulated learning through electronic portfolios. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, V34(3) Fall 2008. http://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/viewArticle/507/238 Captions/Journals Blog Mobiles Web Sites Blog Pages

36. “metacognition lies at the root of all learning” “…self-knowledge, awareness of how and why we think as we do, and the ability to adapt and learn, are critical to our survival as individuals…” James Zull (2011) From Brain to Mind:Using Neuroscience to Guide Change in Education (Stylus Publishers)

37. Action -> Discovery -> Joy Action and Exploration lead to Discovery Discovery leads to Joy “The ultimate outcome of the journey is to understand our own understanding.” (p.15)(metacognition) “Emotional links generate motivation… The brain rewards itself with joy.” (p.17) Zull (2011) From Brain to Mind: Using Neuroscience to Guide Change in Education. Stylus Publishing

38. HOW? “Cloud” & Mobiles Workspace Tools Showcase “Capture the Moment”

39. Digital asset management system

40. 2011 Horizon Report – K-12 Time-to-adoption: One Year or Less Cloud Computing Mobiles Two to Three Years Game-Based Learning Open Content Four to Five Years Learning Analytics Personal Learning Environments New Media Consortium http://www.nmc.org/

41. 2011 Horizon Report – Higher Ed Time-to-adoption: One Year or Less Electronic Books Mobiles Two to Three Years Augmented Reality Game-Based Learning Four to Five Years Gesture-Based Computing Learning Analytics New Media Consortium http://www.nmc.org/

42. Mobile Touch: A Guide to Implementing Mobile E-learning in Your Organisation

43. Is the Future ofe-Portfolio Development in your pocket? iOS, WebOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows devices

44. With iOS (iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad), Android Text Images Audio Video Capture the Moment

45. My Final Wish… Your e-portfolios become dynamic celebrations & stories of deep learningacross the lifespan. 4 Generations of my family on our Alaska cruise, August 2009 Thank You! http://www.flickr.com/photos/tfrancis/539308690/ 45

46. Dr. Helen Barrett Researcher & ConsultantElectronic Portfolios & Digital Storytelling for Lifelong and Life Wide Learning Founding FacultyREAL*ePortfolio Academy for K-12 Teachers *Reflection, Engagement, Assessment for Learning eportfolios@gmail.com http://electronicportfolios.org/ Twitter: @eportfolios http://slideshare.net/eportfolios

47. REAL* ePortfolio Academy for K-12Teachers *Reflection Engagement Assessment for Learning

48. Dual Skill Development Portfolio Skills Students Collecting/ Digitizing Selecting/ Organizing Reflecting Goal-Setting Presenting Teacher/Faculty/Mentor Pedagogy – Facilitate portfolio processes Role of Reflection Assessment/ Feedback Model own Portfolio Learning + Technology Skills

49. Initial Online Courses Planned Overview of Student-Centered Electronic Portfolios in K-12 Education (tool-neutral – focus on “Portfolio” Reflection Process & Feedback) – 3 weeks – pilot course in August 2011 Implement Electronic Portfolios with K-12 Students using Google Apps (Docs, Sites, Blogger, YouTube, Picasa, Digication, Teacher Dashboard) or WordPress(focus on “Electronic”) – 10 weeks – beginning Sept 2011 Add Voice to ePortfolios with Digital Storytelling Create Your Professional Portfolio (tool neutral)