Technology in RPL Session 1 - PARTICIPANT

Type of recognition

Learning participation and brief reflection (Organized Learning, lightly evaluated)

Aligned to Learning Agents Flexible Spectrum of Recognition:

Learning Objectives

1. Explore the use of technology throughout the RPL process, from initial contact to assessment
2. Learn informally in active discussion with experts and peer RPL professionals
3. Reflect on the potential benefits of applying this learning to improve personal and/or organizational practices

Learning content

FULL RECORDING
(Introduction, Presentations, Breakout 2, Roundup. Does not include Breakouts 1 and 3, linked below)
Introduction deck

• Presentation 1: RPL Done Differently Can Save The Economy (honestly)
  Matt Foran, Founder & CEO, KnowMeQ
  Matt, a former Access Department Administrator, Professor and Skills Researcher from George Brown College, led an active discussion that demonstrated the power and efficiency of Archie AI CPL engine and how it can forge tremendous new paths for college, student, and community growth.
  Presentation deck
  Breakout recording

• Presentation 2: NBCC’s innovative online Evaluated Courses Master List (ECML)
  Melina Crosby, Recognition of Prior Learning Consultant - Registrar’s Office, New Brunswick Community College
  Melina presented NBCC’s innovative online Evaluated Courses Master List (ECML): its origins, purpose, and the impact it has on assessing prior formal learning. Participants learned how the ECML is streamlining NBCC’s RPL evaluation process, opening doors for learners, and empowering NBCC students to turn their prior learning experiences into academic credit.
  Presentation deck
  Breakout recording
  (Starts at 1:00:20)

• Presentation 3: Using Moodle LMS for RPL Assessments and Gap Filling
  Suzanne Wassef, SME/RPL Assessor, Champlain College-Saint Lambert, Montreal
  Suzanne shared how Moodle (or any Learning Management System, or LMS) can be used to:

  • identify the knowledge, skills and abilities being assessed
  • provide self-study learning materials for review/gap filling before evaluation
  • provide practice preparation activities with developmental feedback
  • deploy formative and summative assessment tools to facilitate student success
    Presentation deck
    Breakout recording

Learning Experience, Activities

This 90 minute webinar session featured:

• 3 presenters for a total of 60 minutes of webinar presentation
• 30 minutes of detailed discussion with peers and experts in a choice of 3 virtual breakout rooms, one per presenter
• Follow-up professional reflection using a scaffolded form

Assessment

After the webinar session, the badge recipient completed a badge application reflecting on what they learned and how they might apply it in their professional practice.

This is a Reflective Learner participation badge with no formal assessment of learning, just light validation of the badge recipient's professional reflections.

Estimated learning effort

2 hours, including post-webinar reflection

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL) endorses CAPLA and the practice of RPL.
This badge is a professional learning record that can count as 2 CEUs toward maintenance of I4PL's Certified Training and Development Professional™ (CTDP) and Certified Training Practitioner™ (CTP) certifications.

About CAPLA

The Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment (CAPLA) supports and advocates for the awareness, acceptance, and better practice of Recognition of Prior Learning processes, knowledge, skills, and attributes for all people.

What is Recognition of Prior Learning?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a set of processes that allows individuals to identify, document, be assessed, and gain recognition for their prior learning. The focus is on the learning, rather than on where or how the learning occurred. Knowledge, skills, and abilities gained from life experiences may be formal, informal, or non-formal. RPL processes may serve several purposes, including: credit or advanced standing at an academic institution, licensure and professional certification, employment, career planning, community recognition or self-knowledge.
Adapted from the CAPLA RPL Quality Assurance Manual

This badge was issued in partnership with CanCred.ca.