In this session, Aliya Steed from the University of Strathclyde shares how PebblePad supports student success across graduate and degree apprenticeship programmes.
Aliya explores the challenges and opportunities of using ePortfolios in work‑based, online apprenticeship contexts, particularly for gathering evidence against industry competency frameworks. Drawing on her experience redesigning practice within engineering and technical programmes, she highlights the importance of collaborative, iterative learning design and staff confidence when implementing reflective, student‑led approaches.
Key themes include:
- Supporting graduate and degree apprenticeships through PebblePad
- Gathering and evidencing workplace learning against competency frameworks
- Balancing structure and flexibility in work‑based learning design
- Building staff confidence with new pedagogies and tools
- Iterative, collaborative approaches to learning design
- Supporting reflection, progression, and professional accreditation
This session offers practical insight for institutions delivering apprenticeship programmes and seeking to strengthen student success through reflective, evidence‑based learning design.
This was filmed at Birmingham 2022 MiniBash.