PIOP3 - LEAP2A ePortfolio Interoperabilty projects 2010
This project partners the University of Nottingham with Pebble Learning to extend the use of
LEAP2A into real work-based learning scenarios offered by the University of Nottingham’s
SAMSON project, thus realising the thin-ePortfolio model to support lifelong learning in different
contexts. The project will work with Newcastle University's ePET project team who are developing a LEAP2A API.
The Project will develop PebblePad’s export functionality to enable ‘atoms’ of ePortfolio data to be
pulled through on request, and implemented within widgets contained in the SAMSON Portal. This
will include investigation into the most appropriate way to ensure secure access to items based on
role and responsibility in a streamlined way.
This approach will demonstrate a practical implementation of distributed and personalised learning
whereby employer and learner engagement can be managed through a subjective interface.
Technically, this will require PebblePad to implement a two-legged OAuth method to allow
applications to be registered with PebblePad, which in turn will allow the applications to act as
aggregators that can run without user interaction. PebblePad users will have the option to send
assets in their ePortfolio to an authorised application that will make the assets available through a
LEAP2A Atom feed.
Documents
PIOP3 Bid Document (PDF)
Resources
JISC-CETIS PIOP3 Home Page