LIVE AND LEARN - CD ROM OVERVIEW

FOUR MODULES can be explored to assist the student of Portfolio Development 
in translating life experience into learning outcomes. 
The program profiles four adult learners who are involved in the process of 
Portfolio Development.

MODULE 1: Exploring Experience: Building superintendent, Beverley, looks at 
	  her achievements as she plans for advancement in her career.
	  In this module, she examines her work experience and begins to  
	  categorize and cluster skills. 
        : Guidelines are given to help the user distinguish between what is 
	  experience and what is learning.
        : The Honeybee provides a review of exploring experiences. 
        : Travel is an activity  which demonstrates the process of exploring.

MODULE 2: Being Creative: Data entry clerk, Elena, looks at her accumulated 
	  experience in a variety of ways in order to gain new insights. Her 
	  dream job is  that of writer and illustrator of childrens' literature.
        : Learning Styles are shown so the users may realize in what ways 
	  they learn most effectively.
        : The octopus is viewed to illustrate the benefits of flexibility and 
	  change.
        : Giving a garden party is the activity; a creative approach in 
	  developing a practical idea.

MODULE 3: Decisions, Decisions: George, a former accountant, is shown  making 
	  the decisions about his learning that lead him to a new career in 
	  photography.
        : Transferable skills are shown to assist the learner in selecting 
	  learning outcomes to serve preferred goals.
        : The Owl demonstrates a a review of making appropriate and necessary 
	  decisions.
        : The Detective example shows a problem-solving progressing from 
	  first clue to final judgement.

MODULE 4: Show and Tell: Simon gets ready to present his learning in the 
	  portfolio he has developed. His decision to pursue a Youth and Child 
	  Care Worker Diploma gives him direction for this presentation.
        : A large selection of action words are given for the users' own 
	  process in writing more
	  effective learning statements
        : The Dragon symbolizes a dynamic presentation. An energetic and 
	  positive attitude is illustrated.
        : The Club provides an example of putting a number of elements 
	  together to achieve specific goals.


Selia Karsten
Seneca College