Best Eportfolio Podcasts (2025)

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David Hicks: The portfolio tells the story of growth 32:43

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Prof Dr David Hicks is a Professor of History and Social Science Education at Virginia Tech in the U.S.A. He's been teaching with portfolios for over 20 years supporting teacher candidates on their journey to become professionals. In this episode he talks about how he and his team integrate portfolios into a capstone course in the teacher training …

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Lindsay Richardson: Portfolios in large courses with a side of AI 31:40

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Dr Lindsay Richardson is the Educational Technology Manager in the Teaching and Learning Services Department at Carleton University. She is also an Adjunct Professor and Contract Instructor in the Department of Psychology at the university. Lindsay has been using portfolios in large introductory psychology courses with 200 to 450 students. Students…

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Some thoughts on portfolios over the last 15 years 14:51

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In this episode, Mahara project lead Kristina Hoeppner, MA, takes a brief look back at 15 years on the Mahara team at Catalyst IT. She pulls out a few instances of portfolio use. This is only a tiny selection and by no means a full representation of what is happening in the portfolio community as you can see from the many stories that we share on t…

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DiKuLe: Planning and decision making guide for portfolios 28:52

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Cordula Schwiderski, MA, Hannah Brodel, MA, Martina Osterrieder, and Dr Martin Sticht work at Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg in Germany. Hannah, Martina, and Martin are members of the DiKuLe project, and Cordula works in the eFolio team, which was established through the project. DiKuLe - Digitale Kulturen der Lehre entwickeln (develop digital …

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Christina Stollner & Romy Hösl: Portfolio support for educators and learners 30:44

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Christina Stollner, MA, and Romy Hösl, MA, work at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (OTH Amberg-Weiden) in Bavaria in Germany. There they are members of the 'Dreiklang' project, which aims to make it easier for lecturers and students to work with portfolios by offering a triad of support: theory, communication, and examples for the…

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Michael Sankey: The portfolio as the place of representation for emerging professionals 37:52

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Professor Dr Michael Sankey from Charles Darwin University in Australia has been involved in the ePortfolio practice for more than 25 years. He started out writing HTML pages, then used various portfolio platforms throughout his university career, and transitioned to a non-institution owned site now that he is retired. In this conversation Michael …

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Mahara 25.04 and how a feature makes it into Mahara 17:05

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In this episode, podcast host Kristina Hoeppner, MA, who is the Mahara Project Lead and Product Manager, shares how a feature makes into the application, using a couple of recent examples from Mahara 25.04 that will be released by the end of April 2025. Mahara 25.04 will have a number of great new features available that enhance portfolio practice …

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Margarete Imhof, Franziska Ohl, Sebastian Laube: Feedback as driver for learning with portfolios 42:07

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Prof Dr Margarete Imhof, Franziska Ohl, MSc, and Sebastian Laube, MSc work in the Institute for Psychology, and there specifically in the Department of Psychology in Education at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz in Germany. They are members of the feedback portfolio project, supporting lecturers and students in their department with the creatio…

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Chahira Nouira: Use a portfolio to give students space and time to reflect 33:57

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Chahira Nouira, MSc, is an instructional designer at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen in Germany where she supports lecturers in their use of educational technology and how to incorporate them into their teaching and learning activities. In this episode, Chahira talks about the support that the instructional design team offers to lecturers, in pa…

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Episode 176 Empathy and Engineering: Bucknell Student Clea Ramos on AI’s Impact in Academia and Industry Part 2 37:36

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Host Jeff Yan continues his discussion with Clea Ramos, a Computer Engineering and Studio Arts student at Bucknell University, about the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on education and the tech industry. They examine effective strategies for leveraging AI while upholding learning integrity, reflecting on the future job market and potential entrepr…

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Matthew E. Mueller: Create and control your own narrative with a portfolio 31:31

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Matthew E. Mueller, CRC, MA, MBA, is the Director of Accessibility and Disability Services at Dominican University of California where he's also finished his MBA in December 2024. He's also one of the integrative coaches of the Student Success Center. In this episode, Matthew talks about how all of his roles at Dominican contribute to him being abl…

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Episode 175 Empathy and Engineering: Bucknell Student Clea Ramos on AI’s Impact in Academia and Industry Part 1 41:29

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Host Jeff Yan discusses with Clea Ramos, a senior at Bucknell University majoring in Computer Engineering and minoring in Studio Arts, in this episode of Digication Scholars Conversations. They explore her unique educational journey, the influence of her Filipino heritage, and how her experiences shaped her passion for integrating technical and art…

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Episode 174 The Role of Reflection in Higher Education: Cultivating Student Voices Through Liberal Arts Part 2 36:29

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Host Jeff Yan continues the thoughtful conversation with Tonya Hendrix, Demitri Kapetanakos, and Dionne Miller from LaGuardia Community College on Digication Scholars Conversations. The dialogue explores the transformative power of experiential and liberal arts education, highlighting how it bridges classroom learning with real-world applications a…

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Arturo Flores: The portfolio is a reflection of yourself 18:33

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Arturo Flores, Jr., is a Psychology and History major at Dominican University of California in his final year. He holds a number of on-campus jobs, amongst them being a peer mentor. Arturo started developing his public portfolio in his first year at Dominican and details some of that journey for us in this episode. He reflects on the benefits of th…

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Episode 173 The Role of Reflection in Higher Education: Cultivating Student Voices Through Liberal Arts Part 1 31:06

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Host Jeff Yan engages in a profound discussion with Tonya Hendrix, Demetrios V. Kapetanakos, and Dionne Miller of LaGuardia Community College. They referenced the recently published paper in the International Journal of ePortfolio (IJep), which focuses on the value of creating an ePortfolio for a community college's liberal arts identity. The conve…

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Episode 172 Becoming Your Best Self: Building Confidence and Connections Part 2 25:03

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Welcome to Digication Scholars Conversations! In this episode, host Kelly Driscoll continues her discussion with Sharron Huang, a recent graduate of Stony Brook University. Sharron reflects on her extensive clinical experiences, the significance of recommendation letters in professional portfolios, and her journey within the speech-language patholo…

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KatieAnn Nguyen: Showcase your achievements in a portfolio and be proud of them 16:42

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KatieAnn Nguyen is a Chemistry student at Dominican University of California. She's also a peer mentor for digital portfolios at Dominican. In this episode, KatieAnn shares what she does as a peer mentor and why she thinks portfolios are important for students to create. This episode is the third of five interviews with portfolio authors from Domin…

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Episode 171 Becoming Your Best Self: Building Confidence and Connections Part 1 31:45

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Host Kelly Driscoll chats with Sharron Huang, a recent graduate from Stony Brook University, discussing her impressive academic journey and achievements. Sharron shares insights into her transition from a Biology major to Linguistics and Speech-Language Pathology. She earned multiple degrees at Stony Brook, including a B.A., M.A., and M.S. She talk…

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Episode 170 Celebrating Student Success by Showcasing Academic and Personal Achievements Part 2 20:11

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In this episode of Digication Scholars Conversations, host Kelly Driscoll talks with Matthew Gomes, an EDP Systems Analyst at Bunker Hill Community College. They delve into the campus's dynamic involvement in the Audience Choice Awards for ePortfolios, sharing insights on students' and faculty's reactions, the logistical challenges of organizing su…

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Starlight (José) Lain-Straus: The portfolio as impactful practice for students 13:53

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Starlight (José) Lain-Straus is an Education Studies bachelor student at Dominican University of California. He's also a peer mentor, supporting students when they join Dominican. In this episode, Starlight shares how the portfolio has helped them to see all their accomplishments since joining Dominican and how it became impactful for their further…

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Episode 169 Celebrating Student Success by Showcasing Academic and Personal Achievements Part 1 40:16

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Listen as host Kelly Driscoll talks with Matthew Gomes, an EDP Systems Analyst at Bunker Hill Community College. They underscore reflective pedagogy and the use of ePortfolios to help students share their academic and personal stories. Matthew shares his journey to Bunker Hill, his role at the college, and his innovative approaches to making ePortf…

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Episode 168 Debunked by Student: College is About Experiences, Not Just Content Part 2 37:49

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In this episode of Digication Scholars conversations, host Jeff Yan continues his discussion with Dami Akingbade, a junior at the Questrom School of Business at Boston University. They discuss her involvement in the African Students Organization, her experiences at the Goldman Sachs Possibility Summit, the importance of emotional intelligence, and …

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Solena Ornelas: Set goals and achieve them with a portfolio 22:26

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Solena Ornelas, MA, started her college career at Dominican University of California, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Music. She then continued on to New York University to pursue a Master of Arts in Art Politics, and is now a civil servant as congressional staffer. In this interview Solena outlines how she started with her po…

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Episode 167 Debunked by Student: College is About Experiences, Not Just Content Part 1 29:39

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In today's episode, host Jeff Yan discusses practical strategies for overcoming obstacles in education, featuring conversations with Dami Akingbade. Dami is a student at Questrom School of Business, Boston University. She highlights innovative approaches and real-world techniques for tackling educational challenges, fostering resilience, and promot…

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Episode 166 Your Story Matters: Reflection for Learning and Personal Growth Part 2 27:22

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Compliments of the Season! In this episode of Digication Scholars Conversations, host Kelly Driscoll continues her conversation with Whitnee Fountain-Ruiz, a recent master’s degree graduate from Arizona State University in communication. Whitnee shares her insights on organizing ePortfolios, integrating AI tools, and the importance of reflection in…

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Bronchiolitis - Midwinter Repeat 37:11

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By popular demand, we're re-releasing the snotty, wheezy bronchiolitis episode. Merry Sniffles and Good Tidings to all on the shortest, darkest day of 2024!

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Episode 165 Your Story Matters: Reflection for Learning and Personal Growth Part 1 19:59

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In this episode of Digication Scholars Conversations, host Kelly Driscoll interviews Whitnee Fountain-Ruiz, a recent graduate of Arizona State University with a master's degree in Communication. Whitnee shares her educational journey, from starting at a community college to completing her bachelor's and master’s degrees. She discusses the challenge…

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Episode 164 Reflection at Scale: Transforming U of Arizona’s Gen Ed Program for 15,000 Students Part 2 37:44

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In this episode of Digication Scholars Conversations, host Jeff Yan continues the conversation with Devon Thomas Jones and Thomas Murray from the University of Arizona. Devon and Tom are Course Directors for University 301, General Education Portfolio, and University 101, Introduction to General Education Experience, respectively. They discuss the …

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Kristina Hoeppner: Around the world in 51 days to learn and talk about portfolios 19:25

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In this episode, podcast host and Mahara Project Lead Kristina Hoeppner, MA, from Catalyst IT shares some insights from her trip to the Northern hemisphere in October and November 2024 where she's met with portfolio enthusiasts and Mahara community members to talk about portfolios. Connect with Kristina LinkedIn Mastodon Resources AAEEBL retreat, O…

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Episode 163 Reflection at Scale: Transforming U of Arizona’s Gen Ed Program for 15,000 Students Part 1 32:35

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Welcome to the latest episode of Digication Scholars Conversations with your host, Jeff Yan, in an engaging dialogue with Devon Thomas Jones and Thomas Murray from the University of Arizona. Devon and Tom discuss their course directors' roles and passion for helping students find value in General Education. Learn how their innovative courses foster…

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Episode 162 Innovative Approaches to Rhetoric and Composition Courses at Appalachian State University Part 2 24:06

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In this episode of #DigicationScholars Conversations, host Kelly Driscoll speaks with Bill Torgerson, a lecturer in Rhetoric and Composition at Appalachian State University. Bill shares his experiences before Hurricane Helene, discusses his podcast 'Torg Stories,' and reflects on his passions for teaching and coaching basketball. They explore how s…

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Olga Göransson: PhD student portfolios for the win 26:47

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Professor Dr Olga Göransson works in Lund University's Department of Experimental Medical Science, specifically the Lund University Diabetes Centre in Sweden. She is the director of the 'Generic knowledge and skills (ePortfolio)' course, in which all 1,200 PhD students of the Medical Faculty are enrolled. They all create portfolios. In this intervi…

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Episode 161 Innovative Approaches to Rhetoric and Composition Courses at Appalachian State University Part 1 57:40

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In this episode of Digication Scholars Conversations, host Kelly Driscoll chats with Bill Torgerson, a lecturer in Rhetoric and Composition at Appalachian State University. Bill shares insights on his innovative use of Digication for student ePortfolios, the importance of digital spaces in writing, and how they foster community and creativity among…

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Fergus Green: The portfolio is a bit like jazz 24:34

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Associate Professor Dr Fergus Green from University College London (UCL) talks in this episode about why he started working with portfolios in his political science classes, what he has learned, and how he can better support his students on their learning journey by having incorporated portfolios. Connect with Fergus LinkedIn X (formerly Twitter) R…

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Candyce Reynolds & Sonja Taylor: Hashtags, social media, and portfolios 31:43

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Professor Dr Candyce Reynolds, Director of University Foundations (General Education) at Boise State University, and Dr Sonja Taylor, Director of Senior Inquiry at Portland State University (PSU) talk about one of their projects in which they use social media to teach their students reflection, digital citizenship, and digital literacy skills. Tune…

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Episode 160 The Power of Telling Your Story: Reflections from a Recent Graduate Part 2 34:55

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In this episode of Digication Scholars Conversations, host Kelly Driscoll interviews Kaitlyn Coskun, a recent TCU graduate, as she shares her journey using the Digication ePortfolio platform. Kaitlyn explains how ePortfolios offer a personalized and comprehensive way to showcase skills, achievements, and experiences, setting them apart from traditi…

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Episode 159 The Power of Telling Your Story: Reflections from a Recent Graduate Part 1 27:48

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Kaitlyn Coskun discusses her journey from Texas Christian University (TCU) to Neiman Marcus in this episode of the Digication Scholars Conversations. Host Kelly Driscoll speaks with Kaitlyn, a recent TCU graduate, about her dual passions for business and fashion, the influence of her upbringing, and her role as an Image Coordinator at Neiman Marcus…

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Tom Worthington: Teach portfolios without the lingo 36:03

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Honorary Senior Lecturer Tom Worthington, MEd FHEA FACS CP, from The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, Australia, teaches computer science students. He uses authentic learning tasks, in particular around the topic of job applications to engage his students in portfolio practice. In this interview, Tom shares his own journey from a d…

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Episode 158 Empowering Growth: My Transformative Journey as a Student Captured in an ePortfolio Part 2 31:37

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In this episode of Digication Scholars Conversations, host Kelly Driscoll continues her conversation with Brittany Linus, a Stanford University graduate of African and African-American Studies and Digital Humanities. Brittany discusses 'modding' in video games, particularly The Sims, and its role in enhancing representation, specifically for Black …

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Episode 157 Empowering Growth: My Transformative Journey as a Student Captured in an ePortfolio Part 1 32:24

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In this episode of Digication Scholars Conversations, host Kelly Driscoll interviews Brittany Linus, a recent graduate of African and African-American Studies and Digital Humanities (Dual Degrees.) They discuss Brittany's transformative journey to Stanford University, her groundbreaking project 'Visible Bodies,' and her innovative thesis work combi…

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Cathy Elliott: Have fun, be flexible, and encourage feedback in your portfolio 36:33

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Professor Dr Cathy Elliott is Vice Dean (Education) in the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences at University College London (UCL), UK. She teaches a political science class on nature and supports over 1,000 faculty and 7,000 students in the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences at UCL. In this episode she gives an update on what she has a…

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Episode 156 Teaching Digital Accessibility and Inclusive Design to All Faculty and Students Part 2 35:30

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In this episode of Digication Scholars Conversations, host Jeff Yan continues the conversation with Kate Sonka, Executive Director of Teach Access. They discuss Sonka's extensive background in higher education and the evolution and significance of digital accessibility. This conversation delved into practical steps educators can take to make their …

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Jonathan Murphy: Demonstrate skills and competencies 39:00

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Jonathan Murphy, FCA, is Head of the Apprenticeship Department at Griffith College in Ireland and is passionate about portfolios for his degree apprentices but would also take it beyond his own department. In his interview, Jonathan outlines who students at Griffith College use portfolios, demonstrate and track their skills and competencies and how…

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Episode 155 Teaching Digital Accessibility and Inclusive Design to All Faculty and Students Part 1 36:45

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In this episode of the #DigicationScholars Conversations, we discuss the future of #DigitalAccessibility with Kate Sonka (Teach Access.) Host Jeff Yan chats with Kate, Executive Director of Teach Access. They discuss Teach Access's mission to support educators in teaching about accessibility and disability. The conversation also explores the import…

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Sheetal J. Patel: Own your story through a portfolio 25:43

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Dr Sheetal J. Patel from the Integrative Learning Portfolio Lab (ILPL) at Stanford University wears several hats besides the one of being founding member and contributor to the lab. She runs her own company, Aha! >> Opportunities, co-founded the facilitation company Ninety-Five Z, works for LinkedIn Learning, and is a mom. In this episode, Sheetal …

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Patsie Polly: Authentic assessment tasks in biomedical research 23:38

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Professor Dr Patsie Polly (SFHEA), Director and Fellow of the UNSW Scientia Education Academy at University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, has been using portfolios in biomedical sciences since 2011/12. In this episode she shares how she started with the practice, and why she is a strong advocate for using portfolios not just for authenti…

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Zala Volcic: Develop community, relationships, and compassion 38:06

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Associate Professor Dr Zala Volcic is Director of Teaching Innovation within the Faculty of Arts at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. She shares how her students in the Bachelor of Media Communication (BMC) in the School of Media, Film, and Journalism use portfolios in different ways in their studies. Zala shares what is important to her i…

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Episode 154 Fostering Student Engagement & Reflection in Spanish Language Learning Part 2 29:20

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In this episode, host Kelly Driscoll interviews Matthew Street, a Senior Lecturer in Spanish at the University of Virginia. They discuss his work with open educational resources (OER) and how it makes education more accessible and equitable, as well as the impact of digital portfolios on fostering active and project-based learning. For more informa…

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Episode 153 Fostering Student Engagement & Reflection in Spanish Language Learning Part 1 34:50

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In this episode of the #DigicationScholars Conversations, host Kelly Driscoll interviews Matthew Street, Senior Lecturer in Spanish at the University of Virginia. They discuss various topics, including ePortfolios, project-based learning, active learning in foreign language courses, and the importance of reflection in education. Matthew shares his …

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Derrin Kent: Portfolios in degree apprenticeships 35:07

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In this episode, Derrin Kent, Founder of The Development Manager (TDM) in the UK, talks about how his company supports degree apprentices on their learning journey with portfolios. He details the difference between a degree and an apprenticeships and how together they are very complementary. He points out the importance of the portfolio and the ref…