An introduction to PebblePad – the learning journey platform

An introduction to PebblePad – the learning journey platform      

18 years of PebblePad: student-centered learning and reflection

In this session, Rachel Challen from Nottingham Trent University reflects on 18 years of “Pebble‑ishness”, exploring how PebblePad has shaped learner journeys, professional identity, and reflective practice over time. Drawing on personal experience across multiple roles—including educator, learning designer, and reflective practitioner—Rachel traces the evolution of ePortfolios from early adoption through to institution‑wide employability and […]

Midwifery ‘professional uses’ with team eMORA

In this session, Sally Freeman (Sheffield Hallam University) and Marcela Watkinson (University of Derby) share how the eMORA (Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement) has been implemented to support professional practice, assessment, and evidencing in midwifery education. The presenters discuss the collaborative development of eMORA across multiple universities, alignment with NMC midwifery proficiencies, and how PebblePad […]

From B3 to university-wide transformation: boosting employability

In this session, Becka Colley‑Foster, Head of Careers and Graduate Employability at Edge Hill University, shares how PebblePad is being used to support university‑wide employability and graduate attributes initiatives. Becka outlines the evolution from an early reflective skills activity to a fully embedded, institution‑wide approach that enables students to evidence, reflect on, and articulate their […]

Unlocking excellence: The professional recognition scheme for personal tutors

How can universities recognise and enhance excellence in personal tutoring practice? In this session, David Grey, Chief Executive Officer of UKAT (UK Advising and Tutoring Association), shares how a university‑wide Professional Recognition Scheme supports and recognises high‑quality personal tutoring across the UK higher education sector. David outlines how the scheme is built on UKAT’s Professional […]

Unlocking potential with academic personal tutoring

In this session, Ruth Payne from the University of Leeds reflects on the introduction of PebblePad as a university‑wide platform for academic personal tutoring and how it helped reshape personal tutoring practice during a period of significant change. Ruth shares Leeds’ journey from early adoption through to large‑scale institutional rollout, highlighting how PebblePad supported reflective, […]

Navigating paramedic learner journeys and clinical diaries as CPD

In this session, Steve Poulton from Sheffield Hallam University shares a powerful, personal perspective on learner journeys—tracing his experience from student, to practising paramedic, to mentor, and ultimately academic educator. Steve reflects on how PebblePad has supported his development across professional milestones, including initial training, professional registration, continuing professional development (CPD), mentoring students in practice, […]

Degree apprenticeships: navigating student success for academic excellence

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, […]

Social care professional uses: enhancing lives and communities

In this session, Rachel Catton from Wakefield Learning Academy shares how PebblePad is used to support professional learning, assessment, and regulatory compliance within frontline social work. Rachel explains how PebblePad underpins the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) for newly qualified social workers working within a local authority context. The session explores the move […]

Paramedic professional uses: skillful care in critical moments

In this session, Martin Frood and Nick Carter from the University of Cumbria share how PebblePad supports professional practice and assessment within paramedic education and apprenticeship pathways. Focusing on a national bridging programme for experienced ambulance clinicians moving into paramedic roles, the presenters explore how PebblePad has replaced paper‑based portfolios with a pragmatic, digitally enabled […]