PebblePad was adopted at the beginning of the 2016/2017 academic year as the university’s ePortfolio tool. PebblePad allows students, faculty, and staff to create websites, blogs, and reflections to share privately or publish for public audiences such as potential employers. Because materials can be gathered easily for review, instructors and advisors can develop an ongoing dialogue with students about their learning and track student progress at the course and department level. Another feature is the ability to request an alumni account after leaving the university.
All Duke users are welcome to learn how to use the tool and begin using it now. You are also invited to attend a series of training and demonstration events during the Spring 2017 semester (see below). Registration is preferred.
There are faculty mentors available to work with individuals and departments to create resources and get up and running in PebblePad. Please note, during this implementation year, some aspects of introducing a new tool to Duke are being addressed, such as technical integration and support.
Questions about PebblePad should be sent to portfolio@duke.edu. More information is available about the use of portfolios at Duke and other universities and guides for using and implementing PebblePad.
The Use of PebblePad in Nursing Curricula (Murdoch University, Perth)
A First Glance at PebblePad (Introductory Training)
Examples of Student and Instructional Portfolios (Portland State University)
Using PebblePad for Collaboration and Peer Review (Advanced Training)
A First Glance at PebblePad (Introductory Training)
Duke PebblePad Showcase and LunchÂ