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Learning area 1 - Get to know

Learning area 1 - Get to know

Getting to know the circle members and the ePortfolio method, checking the level of knowledge among each other and looking at examples -- recognizing added value (weeks 0-1)

Structure:

Week 0

  • A) Getting to know each other and intention of the circle
  • B) Discussion of the circle learning path over the 12 weeks
  • C) Future exchange framework (time and tool usage) and expectations

First short basic kata

Week 1

  • D) Common basic understanding of the ePortfolio method and approaches - go through the Basics
  • E) Present expectations and compare them with basic understanding
  • F) Indicate interest in the topic and identify initial similarities

Recommended basic kata and possible advanced kata as well as first optional video kata

Sketchnote Joint access to the ePortfolio Circle Guide from Katrin @kleinerw4hnsinn (CC BY)

Week 0 - Getting to know each other

A) Getting to know each other and intention of the circle | (approx. 25 minutes)

Welcome to the ePortfolio Learning Circle Guide!

Great that you have gathered here and want to get to know this new learning method! Please take enough time to introduce yourselves to each other at the beginning. Who are you, what do you deal with in your daily work and what are you particularly interested in or have always wanted to learn more about?

B) Discussion of the circle learning path over the 12 weeks | (approx. 15 minutes)

To get a first overview of what to expect, please take a look at the golden thread of this learning path. For this purpose we have prepared the clear sketchnote in the beginning that shows you the seven learning areas from bottom to top. Directly in front of each of the learning areas also the structure of the content is shown (e.g. see above). This should help you to find your way around and give you a first basic understanding of the content. In the following lines you can see an overview of the learning areas again:

  • Learning area 1: Get to know circle members and ePortfolio method | Checking the level of knowledge among each other and looking at examples -- recognizing added value (2 weeks = 2w)

  • Learning area 2: State topic interest and define objectives for the ePortfolio (2w)

  • Learning area 3: Selection of ePortfolio tool and further development of the topic (2w)

  • Learning area 4: Creation and preparation of the first topic post and learning contemplation (2w)

  • Learning area 5: Networking and promotion of the ePortfolio within the community and obtain initial topic feedback and ideas (2w)

  • Learning area 6: Preparation of a topic agenda and publishing of further posts with potential exchange (2w)

  • Learning area 7: Encourage feedback and exchange about the ePortfolio topics as well as lessons learned (1w)

C) Future exchange framework and expectations | (approx. 20 minutes)

Please decide together when you want to meet for an hour each week and if you would like to take a short break (at half time). You should send yourself a first calendar invitation with the planning details (especially the meeting link).

It is also important to clarify how you can come together in the best way:

We recommend an online conference tool, such as Teams, Skype or Zoom and if necessary a common online application to document your first thoughts and ideas, such as OneNote, Etherpad or a Wiki. You are also welcome to use our Circle Template, which we have put together for you.

Surely it would be helpful if one of you takes over the moderation and either someone else or all of you together make notes in the tool. From our experience it works well if the moderation among the circle members rotates weekly.

At the end of the week you can have a look at the content of week 1 and see what you can expect next. This can always be done as a check-out every week to help you get a quick overview. The exercises, so called katas, are mostly structured in a way that you can start or discuss them together in the circle meeting and then complete them over the week to take the results back into the next circle meeting.

And off we go with a short basic kata for the entry week (about 1 hour effort):

Please think about what you expect from this Learning Circle and keep it in mind. You can start this in the first presence meeting and bring it with you until next week. Therefor we recommend that you take a look at the basics of the ePortfolio learning method.

Week 1 - Basic understanding

D) Common basic understanding of the ePortfolio method and approaches | (approx. 25 minutes)

Welcome to the first content week of the Circle Guide! Its great that you want to stay tuned after last weeks sniffing around and that you want to get to know the new learning method in detail! In order to get a common basic understanding, please take a closer look at the basics together again. Its best to go through them together - maybe one of you has already browsed a bit during the last week and can give the others a short summary of his or her findings? Of course, you can also watch the videos individually afterwards or discuss them briefly to avoid wasting too much time of your valuable hour.

E) Present expectations and compare them with basic understanding | (approx. 25 minutes)

Since you have also thought about what you expect from the Learning Circle during the week, go through them one by one and present them. It also addresses how this can fit in with the basic understanding of the ePortfolio learning method.

F) Indicate interest in the topic and identify initial similarities | (approx. 10 min)

At the end, if it has not already been touched upon in the expectations, think about the thematic direction you might want to take in the next few weeks. This will then be your central object of exchange and learning with the others.

Basic kata for this week (approx. 1 hour):

Describe your interests in the course of the week. This can be done in bullet points for the time being and, if required, also include a small link list or media collection (graphics, short explanatory videos).

Also take a look at 1 or 2 examples from the following list to get a first orientation on how an ePortfolio can look like for the upcoming week :

Recommended advanced kata for the week (approx. 1.5 hours):

Search for examples of ePortfolios in the web (e.g. thematic blogs or podcasts) that you find exciting and bring them with you to the next circle meeting. Also explain why you think they might fit in well with the basic understanding of an ePortfolio.

Optional video kata: Present your favorite ePortfolio in a short video - this can include:

Who runs the ePortfolio and which topics does it deal with?

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