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Student Curated Learning - Process to Product

Dr. Zala Volcic & Ingrid D’Souza

July 2021 - Learning & Teaching Conference

Monash University

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Introduction

  • “…deep understanding of the role of media in contemporary social, cultural and economic life.”
  • “… analytical and critical thinking skills through a core program of professional communication practice…”
  • “…apply knowledge of media communication to a range of professional contexts…”
  • “…communicate effectively with diverse audiences and in a variety of formats”

Bachelor of Media Communication (BMC)

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What is an ePortfolio?

“…an organised compilation of artifacts (documents, images, video files, podcasts, audio files, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, case studies, resumes) that demonstrates knowledge, skills, values or achievements and that articulates the relevance, credibility, and meaning of the artifacts being organised and presented.” (Buzzetto-More, 2010, p. 1)

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Not just technology

When thoughtfully implemented, the advantages are numerous, serving a number of purposes and benefiting multiple stakeholders

(ePortConsortium 2003)

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Benefits

•Staff

•Students

•Industry

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Types of Assessments

  • Blog posts
  • Reflections (visual and written)
  • Digital Storytelling – Video and Exegesis
  • Audio diary (x5)
  • Audio interviews
  • Application for funding
  • Media Campaign report
  • Learning Journey
  • With more to come in 2021/2022...

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"The assessment of a portfolio is inextricably related to its purpose, content and structure."

David Baume, A Briefing on Assessment of Portfolios, November 2001

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Support

Pedagogy to technology

  • Boot camp for all
  • Support with Assessment structure, rubrics and general embedding in unit
  • One on one support (as required)

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Academic Staff

Students

Technology to Pedagogy

  • Instructional videos (software usage)
  • During Tutorials
  • How to guides
  • Generalized training - online
  • Technology support as needed

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Where to next…?

  • Whole program based integration
  • New innovation – "Media Professions: Turning Creative Dreams into Careers"
  • AAEEBL consortium

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Bachelor of Media Communication

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Examples

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THANK YOU

5 C’s =

Create

Collect

Curate

Converse

Connect

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By Kristina Hoppener - https://youtu.be/3g91XHAxovQ?t=400