In this keynote conversation, Shane Sutherland, CEO of PebblePad, is joined by Professor Sally Kift, higher education consultant and leading scholar in curriculum design, student success, and employability.
Together, they explore the purpose and language of employability in higher education, the role of reflective practice and career development learning, and how universities can better support students to develop the capabilities required for lifelong learning. The discussion traverses employability versus employment, skills articulation, professional identity, authentic assessment, and the role of ePortfolios in making learning visible and meaningful across the curriculum.
Key themes include:
- Employability, lifelong learning, and career development learning
- The role of reflection, evaluative judgement, and self‑regulation
- Articulating skills and capabilities across disciplines
- Authentic and programmatic assessment
- Using ePortfolios to support integration, transition, and identity formation
This conversation offers strategic insight for educators, leaders, and learning designers seeking to connect curriculum, assessment, and student outcomes in an evolving higher education landscape.
This was filmed at Brisbane 2022 MiniBash.