In order to prepare teachers so that they are able to introduce e-portfolios to their learners, it is essential that teacher training institutions integrate e-portfolio processes into their programmes. The MOSEP tutorials include resources and materials that teacher trainers can use when they design e-portfolio courses for student teachers or in-service teachers.

Points to consider when you design a new teaching or learning programme:
  • Familiarise yourself:  with the e-portfolio process and the supporting theory and drivers. Use the MOSEP Tutorials as a starting point;
  • Be selective: take ideas, strategies and components from the MOSEP Tutorials that are stored in the wiki. Remember that you can customize or adapt them for the needs of your learners.
  • Be concrete: wherever possible, include ‘concrete’ examples that show e-portfolios in use by similar learners. Consider using the multi-media podcasts and package your ‘content’ into bite-sized chunks appropriate to your learners' abilities and interests..
  • Be open-minded: be prepared for, and consider, the new and unconventional approaches your learners will bring with them. Remember that they ‘own’ their e-portfolios. They will need your guidance, but they should be allowed to select and manage the content and presentation of their e-portfolios.  They will decide who will be allowed access to their e-portfolios.
  • Be patient and positive: developing an e-portfolio is not an easy process that can be achieved in a few weeks. Be patient and try to give your learners as much positive feedback as possible. Help them to reflect on their own work, introduce them to self-and peer-reflection. Make sure that you include opportunities for your learners to share their e-portfolios with others.