In Their Own Words

In Their Own Words, one in a series of Effective Practice guides, explores the under-researched and imperfectly understood world of the learner in a digital age by synthesising outcomes from the first phase of the Learner Experiences of e-Learning theme of the JISC e-Learning Programme. These outcomes include a scoping study and literature review, a methodology report and two studies – LEX: The Learner Experience of e-Learning (Creanor et al., 2006) and LXP: Student Experiences of e-Learning (Conole et al., 2006), plus five video case studies of experiences of e-learning recounted by learners themselves.

Crossing the Threshold: Moving e-portfolios into the mainstream

Crossing the Threshold, one of a series of advice and guidance publications, is designed to support use of the online e-Portfolio Implementation Toolkit and video case studies by those involved in wide-scale implementation of e-portfolios in their institutions. As the resources address the needs of both managers and practitioners, the publication has relevance for a wide range of readers in further and higher education and work-based learning. To assist the planning and effective management of a large-scale e-portfolio implementation, Crossing the Threshold follows the stages of an implementation journey with insights and guidance drawn from the toolkit and its supporting case studies. Links are provided throughout the publication to more detailed information in the two online resources.