WIL and employability; the student perspective

What impact does Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) have on employability — from a student’s point of view? In this session from PebblePad MiniBash Melbourne 2022, John McInerney (Senior Lecturer, Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences) and Ruth Druva from Monash University share how ePortfolios support students’ professional identity, reflection, and long-term career development — during study and […]

Student perspectives on employability in Business

How can students be empowered to take ownership of their employability and professional development? In this session, Matt McGrath from Griffith University shares student‑centred perspectives from Business Plus, a large‑scale, opt‑in co‑curricular employability program supporting business students from first year through to postgraduate study. Matt explores how PebblePad underpins an ecosystem of employability activities, helping […]

Professional internships in Business

How can professional internships be structured to deliver meaningful learning outcomes for students, employers, and universities? In this session, Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy from James Cook University shares how PebblePad supports professional internships and work‑integrated learning across large, multi‑campus business programs. Laurie outlines how PebblePad is embedded from first year through to final‑year capstone experiences, […]

Preparing for and supporting placement in Allied Health

How can allied health students be supported to prepare for placements and succeed in work‑integrated learning? In this session, Dr Sarah Burkhart and Angela Cleary from the University of the Sunshine Coast share how PebblePad is used across allied health programs to support learning, reflection, and placement readiness from first year through to final‑year professional […]

Evolving placement practice in Teacher Education

How can placement experience and reflective practice be strengthened in teacher education? In this session, Julie‑Anne Heise from Avondale University shares how PebblePad is being used to support the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) and enhance reflective practice during professional experience placements in teacher education. Julie‑Anne outlines Avondale’s journey of adopting PebblePad in response to the […]

Co-curricular career development in Sciences

How can science students recognise, articulate, and transfer their skills into the workplace? In this session, Gayle Brent, Orientation and Transition Coordinator at Griffith University, explores how co‑curricular career development supports employability in science degrees through the Griffith Sciences Plus program. Gayle outlines a bronze, silver, and gold model for student engagement, designed to meet […]

Preparing for practice in the community (Rural Medicine)

How do we prepare medical students for professional practice in rural and community settings? In this session, Sarah Hyde from the School of Rural Medicine at Charles Sturt University shares how PebblePad is used to support employability, professionalism, and reflective practice across the Doctor of Medicine program. Sarah explains how a longitudinal professional portfolio underpins […]

Employability skills for music students

How do we prepare music students for sustainable, professional careers? In this session, Dr Diana Tolmie, Senior Lecturer in Professional Practice at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, shares how employability and career readiness are embedded into the Bachelor of Music through the My Life as a Musician course. Dr Tolmie walks through two scaffolded first‑year […]

Multiple learning pathways in Health Science

Dr Ruth Wallace and Jo Lines from Edith Cowan University on ‘Multiple learning pathways in Health Science.’ This recording is from our 2022 Perth, Australia MiniBash community event.  Dr. Ruth Wallace (Course Coordinator, Bachelor of Health Science) and Jo Lines (Senior Learning Designer) from Edith Cowan University share how ECU is embedding portfolio‑based learning across […]

Formulating professional identity in Business

Dr Sten Langmann, Lecturer in Management from Edith Cowan University on ‘Formulating Professional Identity in Business.’ This recording is from our 2022 Perth, Australia MiniBash community event. Dr. Sten Langmann, Lecturer in Management at Edith Cowan University, shares how ECU’s Business School uses PebblePad to support first‑year students in exploring, articulating and building their professional […]