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Go to link Introduction to Portfolios
These modules are follow up resources to the "Introduction to PLAR" module in the Learner's section of "About PLAR."

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A Slice of the Iceberg:
Cross-Canada Study of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Development date: 1999
Author(s): Sandra Aarts, Deborah Blower, Roberta Burke, Eleanor Conlin, et al
The title of this study is based on a metaphorical "iceberg" created by Allen Tough (1976) depicting the concept that only a small percentage of adult learning is recognized in our society. The purpose of this study is to elicit information on PLAR in Canada and to observe whether PLAR lowers the waterline on the "iceberg" by increasing recognition of informal learning. It is also the Study's purpose to examine what has happened in PLAR in Canadian colleges over the last several years.
Go to this linkUpdated on Thursday March 23, 2006
A Spring 2003 Snapshot:
The Current Status of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) in Canada's Public Postsecondary Institutions: Part One
Development date: May 2003
Author(s): Bonnie Kennedy (A/Executive Director, Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment (CAPLA).)
Join our discussion on this topic.
This cross Canada snapshot of PLAR in Post-secondary institutions was prepared for the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), with funding from HRSDC.
Go to this linkUpdated on Tuesday May 23, 2006
A Student's Guide to Prior Learning Assessment
PLA Consumer's Guide
Development date: 2001
Author(s): FuturEd Inc.
This short resource itemizes the items an individual should look for in a service from a training agency or educational institution offering PLA.
Go to this linkUpdated on Wednesday November 1, 2006
Anytime/Anywhere Instructor Resource (AIR Web)
Red River College (Winnipeg, Manitoba) online resources
Development date: Feb. 2007
Author(s): Red River College
Red River College is pleased to announce that the content areas of the AIR web site are now available to all web visitors worldwide. Please keep in mind that the SharePoint and SCORE areas of the site are still restricted to RRC staff and are protected by login.

The AIR Web Site provides consistent anytime/anywhere online accessibility to teaching and learning support for instructors through the use of Web-based technology.

Please check out the PLAR "tab" on the home page for many resources for instructors/practitioners. In addition, a link to rubrics for identifying and assessing Employability Skills (soft skills) is available in the Top 10 list...check out Assessing Colllege-wide Learning Outcomes.
Go to this linkUpdated on Wednesday September 5, 2007
Assessing Learning:
Standards, Principles, and Procedures
Development date: 1989
Author(s): Urban Whitaker
ISBN: 0-7872-3348-X
Whitaker outlines the principles of good practice and standards of excellence in the assessment of learning. This is a print publication available for purchase from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL).
Go to this linkPosted on Thursday April 1, 2004
Best Practices in Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) Final Report
Development date: May 11, 2005
This Final Report was prepared by Barrington Research Group for Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT).
Go to this linkPosted on Thursday January 26, 2006
British Columbia Ministry of Advance Education, Training & Technology
Author(s): British Columbia Ministry of Advance Education, Training & Technology
PLA(R) Glossary
Go to this linkPosted on Thursday April 1, 2004
Buyer Beware
Report on PLAR Policies and Procedures
of Post-Secondary Educational Institutions in Canada
Development date: 2009
Author(s): G Hall (for the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Coucil (CTHRC))
An initial 'snap-shot' web-based scan of post-secondary educational
institutions policy and procedures related to PLAR to identify pan-Canadian benchmarks and provide information to prospective
learners. As more individuals come to Canada with industry
and workplace training and skills development, and as
the culinary sector struggles to raise the bar of
professionalism and safety in the field, the value of
PLAR and the need for it will only increase. The report provides some questions for potential PLAR candidates to ask of an institution.
Go to this linkUpdated on Wednesday August 5, 2009
Canada's Portfolio
a showcase of Canada's PLAR initiatives and projects.
Development date: 2004
Author(s): CAPLA
Canada's Portfolio is an ongoing showcase of the recognition and assessment initiatives that have helped tens of thousands of adults receive credit and recognition for the skills, knowledge and credentials they've earned through their work, education, community activities, family life and personal interests. Projects and initiatives are added on a continuous basis by those implementing them.
Go to this linkPosted on Thursday April 1, 2004
Canadian Adults' Interest in Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
A 2004 National Survey
Development date: October 2005
Author(s): D.W. Livingstone (Dr), M. Raykov, C. Turner
This report indicates the findings of Canadian adults' interest in PLAR from a 2004 survey with a large representative national sample of the adult (18+) Canadian population (N=9,063).

The report describes findings related to the very high interest in PLAR, unmet demand for formal education through PLAR, socioeconomic factors related to interest in PLAR and informal learning and PLAR. The full survey, which provides unprecedented quantitative detail on learning and work activities and their inter-relations was done through the WALL (Work and Lifelong Learning) project of Ontario Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. Complete results of the survey findings can be found at the Wall site.

To read the report on adult interest in PLAR, click the link below.
Go to this linkPosted on Monday October 23, 2006
Canadian Labour Force Development (CLFDB) Standards on PLAR
Development date: 1997
Author(s): CLFDB
The CLFDB, which has ceased to operate, was made up of representatives from business, organized labour, the four designated equity groups (women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities), the education and training community, and provincial and federal governments (ex officio). The CLFDB believed that the application of national standards to PLAR processes would ensure that individuals receive a fair assessment of their skills and knowledge. The development of national standards and of national standards of practice of PLAR continue to be advocated for by CAPLA (the Canadian Association of Prior Learning Assessment).

In 1997, the Canadian Labour Force Development Board recommended a set of national PLAR Standards that describe the minimum requirements for adequacy in Prior Learning
Go to this linkUpdated on Tuesday February 7, 2006
Competency Portfolio Report
Development date: Nov. 2009
Author(s): Jane McLalren (RFL Coordinator)
In November 2009, a group of key stakeholders from across
Canada came together at the CAPLA Fall Focus in Toronto, ON to discuss the concept of the competency portfolio as a learning management tool. The purpose of this paper is to share the knowledge brought forth in this session, to learn about current opportunities, identify key
ingredients, and to discuss considerations and possible solutions in the development and use of competency portfolio.

Contributers include:
Nancy Anningson, PLA Centre
Deb Blower, Red River College
Eddie CalistoTavares,
Options for Success Inc.
Patrick Cummins, ESPORT
Guy Fortier, Compétences Montréal
Gaelyne MacAuley, Trade Essentials Centre, PEI
Bill Pigram, Middlesex County Employment Services
Samantha Slade, Percolab.com
Maha Surani, Association of Canadian Community Colleges
Frank Vandenburg, New Brunswick Community College
Go to this linkPosted on Saturday February 6, 2010
Developing Benchmarks for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Practitioners' Perspectives: Guidelines for The Canadian PLAR Practitioner
Development date: 2000
Author(s): Malcolm Day, Paul Zakos
These practitioners' guidelines grew out of Developing Benchmarks for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition-Practitioners' Perspectives (Malcolm Day, 2000). The guide includes learning activities to help practitioners reflect upon and improve their own practice, plus exercises to complete while they develop their portfolios against the newly-emerging benchmarks.
Go to this linkPosted on Thursday April 1, 2004
Developing Benchmarks for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
(2000) Practitioners' Perspectives
Development date: 2000
Author(s): Malcolm Day
The aim of this benchmarking study was to develop and promote national benchmarks for PLAR practitioners in Canada. The study reviews Canadian PLAR practices and the benchmarking process. It also analyzes the climate for benchmarks, discusses PLAR policy development and presents a mechanism for validating the competence of PLAR practitioners. A practitioners' guide was published separately. See Developing Benchmarks for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition-Practitioners' Perspectives: Guidelines for The Canadian PLAR Practitioner.
Go to this linkPosted on Thursday April 1, 2004
e-Portfolio Quality Standards
Development date: April, 2004
Author(s): Dr Kathryn Barker (President, FuturEd Inc)
A listing of e-portfolio system and product standards required for quality.
Go to this linkUpdated on Thursday March 23, 2006
ESPORT
Essential Skills Portfolio
Development date: 2006
ESPORT is an Essential Skills assessment and planning tool to help people document their readiness for entry level occupations. ESPORT, with PLATO, offers a supported learning program tailored to the occupation you choose.
Go to this linkPosted on Tuesday February 7, 2006
Feedback from Learners:
A Second Cross-Canada Study of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Development date: 2003
Author(s): Sandra Aarts, Deborah Blower, Roberta Burke, et al
This study presents the views of adult learners about PLAR. The learners fall into two groups: those who participated in PLAR and those who received an orientation to PLAR but did not proceed with assessment. The authors synthesize these perspectives with a review of the research literature and their findings on institutional activities over eight years.
Go to this linkPosted on Thursday April 1, 2004
Guide to Terminology Usage in the Field of Credentials Recognition and Mobility in English in Canada
Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)
This document surveys current usage and the meaning of terms found in English literature associated with procedures for credentials recognition in Canada with respect to the occupational and educational fields. The purpose of this guide is to define the universe of terms, and to identify common and preferred meanings. As such it does not always reflect the terminology used in French Canada, for which a separate guide has been prepared.
Go to this linkUpdated on Thursday March 23, 2006
Halifax Declaration for Recognition of Prior Learning
A Legacy from the Joint National Conference for Prior Learning and Quality Recognition - Building Canada's Future Prosperity. A Call to Action!
Declaration de Halifax en faveur de la reconnaissance des acquis
Les resultats de la conference nationale mixte sur La reconnaissance de l'apprentissage pour revaluation et La reconnaissance des acquis et La reconnaissance des qualifications professionnelles - Batir La future prosperite du Canada. Un appel a l'action!
Development date: Oct. 2001
Author(s): Prepared by Bonnie Kennedy (for the National Advisory Committee)
As part of this conference, several processes and activities were put in place to solicit the views of the conference participants and their ideas for a plan of action. The conference participant survey and an on-site focus group, along with workshop discussions recorded throughout the three days, provided an independent 'action research' project focused upon the event. The results of these activities and consultations fonn the basis of this bilingual "Halifax Declaration for the Recognition of Prior Learning". It is hoped that the leadership, passion and committnent of the conference participants to the field of prior learning assessment and qualification recognition, as articulated in the Declaration, will provide a vision and action plan for future development in Canada.
Go to this linkUpdated on Thursday June 10, 2010
NALL (New Approaches to Lifelong Learning)
Annotated Bibliography for PLAR
Development date: 1999
Most of the items in this bibliography are English print publications, but it does include some French-language publications (which are grouped together under one search heading). English search headings include: PLAR policy, the implementation of PLAR in formal education, PLAR and work, PLAR and the military, PLAR and diversity, theories of PLAR, PLAR literature for learners and PLAR bibliographies.
Go to this linkUpdated on Tuesday July 5, 2005
NALL (New Approaches to Lifelong Learning)
(1999) PLAR "Values" Statements
Development date: 1999
PLAR "Values" Statements reports on a very small survey about values associated with PLAR, the risks from PLAR and the future for PLAR in Canada. Those surveyed came from business, chartered accountancy, community colleges, an equity group, the First Nations Technical Institute, the labour movement, secondary schools and other constituencies.
Go to this linkPosted on Thursday April 1, 2004
New Brunswick Education
(Government of New Brunswick)
Link to information on PLAR for the province of New Brunswick.
Go to this linkUpdated on Thursday June 25, 2009
Nunavut Adult Learning Strategy
Working Draft October 2005
Development date: October 2005
Author(s): Government of Nunavut (GN), Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI)
The Government of Nunavut (GN) and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) released the Working Draft of the Nunavut Adult Learning Strategy, a major step in developing an implementation plan that will help adult learners participate in emerging economic opportunities in Nunavut.

The Nunavut Adult Learning Strategy, developed by a working group of GN and NTI representatives, puts forward a comprehensive framework for changes to adult learning in Nunavut, which will better reflect the needs of Nunavummiut. The draft strategy also takes into account the various types of adult learning necessary in Nunavut today, based on economic and community development needs.
Go to this linkPosted on Wednesday January 18, 2006
PLA Training Modules, British Columbia
A set of 10 modules providing PLA training resources.
Development date: 1997
Author(s): Centre for Curriculum, Transfer & Technology Province of British Columbia
ISBN: 0-7718-9509-07
The PLA Training Modules were developed in 1997 in response to a widespread need throughout British Columbia for information support and training for PLA practitioners, faculty assessors, support staff administrators and employers - all stakeholders in the implementation of Prior Learning Assessment in the province's post-secondary institutions.
The modules each focus on a particular content area and provide background information as well as hands-on activities for participants and instructional support with commentary for facilitators. They can each be typically covered in a day-long workshop or combined by experienced facilitators to cover several areas in the same workshop according to the needs and interests of the participants. The modules are each posted separately here, and cover:
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Advising and Supporting Canadidates
Module 3: Introduction to Assessment
Module 4: Applying Good Practice in Assessment
Module 5: Marketing PLA
Module 6: Implications for Curriculum
Module 7: Institutional Systems for Supporting Learners
Module 8: PLA Materials
Module 9: Ensuring Quality and Cost Effectiveness
Module 10: Introducing PLA to Employers

© Province of British Columbia. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission of the Province of British Columbia. www.ipp.gov.bc.ca
Go to this linkUpdated on Thursday September 6, 2007
PLA/PLAR Quality Audit
A self-assessment tool for comparing PLA services against national standards.
Development date: 2001
Author(s): FuturEd Inc.
This PLA / PLAR Quality Audit will walk you through a three-step process. The result will be information that you can use to improve and promote your PLA / PLAR services and, hence, your training services. Or it can be information that you use to choose from among the many and varied training and PLAR service providers. The Audit facilitates comparison against recommended national PLAR Standards that describe the minimum requirements for adequacy in Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition services developed by the Canadian Labour Force Development Board in 1996.
Go to this linkPosted on Friday February 3, 2006
PLAR and Career Development Integrated Efforts
Needs and Opportunities
Development date: August 2007
Author(s): Gail Hall
The paper identifies key issues, needs and opportunities raise by career development practitioners and PLAR practitioners with regards to knowledge exchange and cooperative efforts between the two fields.
It is a legacy document from the CAPLA Recognizing Learning Conference of October 2006.
Go to this linkPosted on Monday April 28, 2008
PLAR and HR Presentation to MPLAN
PowerPoint presention demonstrating the relationship between PLAR and Human Resource Management practices.
Development date: Sept 28, 2006
Author(s): Ken Kowalski
Ken Kowalski, IPMA-CP in Winnipeg Manitoba presented to MPLAN (Manitoba Prior Learning Assessment Network) in September of 2006. He shared his insight on the relationship between PLAR and HR Management, and how PLAR needs to become an essential component of the HR practice tool box. He explains how PLAR is an extension of or support to what HR professionals already do in their work.
Go to this linkPosted on Friday November 3, 2006
PLAR Practitioner Competencies Listing and Self-Assessment Forms
Development date: June 6 2005
Author(s): Mohawk College
Initial development of listings of PLAR Practitioner competencies for roles of Advisor, Assessor and Administrator / Coordinator / Facilitator. Resource also includes self-assessment forms for reviewing skills and for help in developing learning plans.
Go to this linkUpdated on Tuesday February 14, 2006
PLAR Practitioners Certificate Program through Nova Scotia PLA Centre, Halifax NS
A program of portfolio development as a base for leadership training and capacity building.
The NS PLA Centre has used its skills and learning portfolio development program as a base for leadership training and capacity building. PLAR Practitioner candidates first undertake their own portfolio development process, in a facilitated group setting over thirty hours of activities, exercises and discussion.

Following the successful completion of that process, each candidate plans and presents a proposal to facilitate (or, often, to co-facilitate) a portfolio development program 'practicum' with a group of colleagues or clients. The Centre provides guidance, support and supervision throughout and upon completion of a final report, awards successful candidates a PLAR Practitioners Certificate.
Go to this linkPosted on Sunday June 12, 2005
PLAR Profile and Proof of Learning Schematic
Advisor Checklist: Helping Clients Develop a PLAR Profile and Proof of Learning Plan
Development date: August 2007
Author(s): Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment, Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks
A two page schematic with descriptors and checklists to help advisors incorporate assessment and documentation of Essential Skills and Canadian Language Benchmarks within prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR). This piece will be particularly valuable in working with immigrant and potential immigrant clients, but also valuable for working with clients with various literacy levels.

The Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment (CAPLA) and the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB) have partnered on the development of this piece. This project was supported by the Adult Learning Knowledge Centre, an initiative of the Canadian Council on Learning.

Please feel free to download and make copies if that is useful to you. Feedback on the piece is invited. Write to us at email .
Go to this linkPosted on Friday September 7, 2007
Plotting my Direction with a Learning Portfolio
Taking charge of my career and life journey.
Development date: 2009
Author(s): Gaelyne MacAuley
You have been learning many new skills from experiences you have had each day of your life. The key to moving forward in your education, career, and life goals is making sure you get recognition for your learning so you avoid spending your time and money re-learning what you all ready know.

A Learning Portfolio will help you plan your next move toward your goal, and help you state your case to get the credit you deserve from an employer in the workplace, an educational system, or an institution. A Learning Portfolio takes time and effort to complete but once you have it, you simply update, adjust, and use it wherever you need to seek recognition
for your learning.

This resource is a workbook to assist you in creating a Learning Portfolio. It includes descriptions and tools for developing each step in buidling and using a Learning Portfolio.
Go to this linkPosted on Monday July 6, 2009
Portfolio Development and Adult Learning:
Purposes and Strategies
Development date: 1996
Author(s): Alan Mandell, Elana Michelson
ISBN: 0-7872-3360-9
This is a print publication available for purchase from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). This book explores eight approaches to portfolio development courses most typically used at colleges and universities, providing examples of each through a closer examination of prior learning assessment programs offered at 11 institutions in the United States.
Go to this linkPosted on Thursday April 1, 2004
Prior Learning Assessment and Internationally Trained Medical Laboratory Technologists
Capstone Report prepared for CAPLA and CSMLS
Development date: September 2006
Author(s): Barbara Haley, Susan Simosko
The Canadian Society for Medical laboratory Science (CSMLS) is the national certification body for medical laboratory technologists (MLTs). The CSMLS develops and administers entry-level certification examinations for medical laboratory technology in 3 disciplines; General Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Genetics, and Diagnostic Cytology.
In an effort to partially address an impending shortage of mLts, the CSMLS developed a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process to evaluate the credentials, education and experience of internationally trained MLTs against the Competency profile and education requirements expected an entry level technologist in Canada. The goal of the PLA process is to allow internally trained mLTs to be more quickly deemed eligible to take and pass the certification exam, and thus entre the Canadian labour market.
French version of the report is available at: http://www.csmls.org/french/rapport.htm
- located under 2006/2007.
Go to this linkPosted on Wednesday May 16, 2007
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
(PLAR) and Human Resource Management (HRM):
A Valuable Link
Development date: 2007
Author(s): Gwen Wojda, For CAPLA
A summary report of two pre-conference workshops on Prior Learning Assessment Strategies for the HR Practitioner, from the 6th International Forum on PLAR and Qualification Recognition hosted by CAPLA and sponsored by HRDC in October 2006.
Go to this linkPosted on Tuesday November 20, 2007
Prior Learning Assessment:
A Guidebook to American Institutional Practices
Development date: 2000
Author(s): Brian J. Zucker, Chantell C. Johnson, Thomas A. Flint
ISBN: 0-7872-5589-0
This is a print publication available for purchase from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). Based on a CAEL survey, the Guidebook outlines the use and acceptance of prior learning assessment methodologies in postsecondary institutions in the United States. These include: portfolio, standardized exams, challenge exams, the formal assessment of non-college programs by ACE and local institutions, and assessment of nationally-recognized certificates of achievement. See further information on the CAEL site.
Go to this linkPosted on Monday May 9, 2005
Program Level PLAR User's Guide
Evaluating Adult Learners Against Industry Standards or Entire Program Outcomes.
Development date: June 2008
Author(s): Cristal Gobeil (for CAPLA), et al
This practical User's Guide is a product developed out of the collaborative presentations and discussions at the Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment (CAPLA) 2007 Fall Focus pre-conference workshop entitled "Evaluating Adult Learners Against Industry Standards or Entire Program Outcomes". It is designed to lead an organization step by step through a prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) process of an entire program and provide an understanding of some of the challenges that may be encountered.
Go to this linkPosted on Wednesday October 8, 2008
Quality Assurance in PLAR
Development date: November 2007
Author(s): Joy Van Kleef (Canadian Institute for Recognizing Learning), Martha Ireland (G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University), Kim Orynik (SIAST), Judith Potter (College of Extended Learning, UNB), et al
The Canadian Institute for Recognizing Learning (CIRL) and its post-
secondary partners have published several resources on quality assurance in PLAR. The project is aimed at encouraging strategies for PLAR quality assurance in colleges and universities.

Resources include:
  • Quality Assurance in PLAR: Issues and Strategies for Post-secondary Institutions report – Volume I
  • Quality Assurance in PLAR: A Guide to Institutions – Volume II (also available in French)
  • Quality Assurance in PLAR: Annotated Bibliography – Volume III
These resources can be downloaded from the www.cirl.org website (see 'What's New' on the site), found by clicking the link
Go to this linkUpdated on Sunday January 27, 2008
Recognizing the Prior Learning of
Immigrants to Canada
Moving Towards Consistency and Excellence
Development date: October 2006
Author(s): Margaret Riffell (Red River College)
The study clarifies and articulates the process of RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) and identifies some exemplary practices in which it is used. It provides National research to:
  1. examine promising joint models of PLAR/QR systems (defined as RPL); and to
  2. identify organizations that offered exemplary RPL systems for foreign trained individuals.
As part of this process, the study developed an instrument to assess practices, and developed 7 principles that an exemplary RPL system for foreing-trained individuals should be built on, including performance indicators on each principle.

The report was funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada, and was carried out by CAPLA (the Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment).
Go to this linkUpdated on Thursday June 25, 2009
Roads to the Learning Society
Development date: 1991
Author(s): Lois Lamdin (Editor)
ISBN: 0-7872-3349-8
This is a print publication available for purchase from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). Twenty leading experts in adult and experiential learning contribute insights and perspectives on such issues as the history of portfolio assessment, the relationship between experiential learning and adult development, and the need and basis for guidelines for workforce policy-making at the state and national levels.
Go to this linkPosted on Thursday April 1, 2004
RRC PLAR Training Courses
PLAR Practitioner training courses beginning in October 2007
Red River College is pleased to once again offer a full slate of PLAR Practitioner training courses beginning in October 2007.

Basic and advanced courses in PLAR are available through onsite workshops, online delivery, live video streaming, week long institutes and customized training.

All courses are facilitated by experienced PLAR practitioners. Courses may be completed for College credit and a RRC Certificate of Achievement or for audit purposes and a RRC Certificate of Participation.

Check out the information on the PLAR Foundation Course (to date 500+ practitioners from across Canada and internationally have completed this Introductory PLAR course), PLAR Practitioner (advanced), and Portfolio Development Courses at:

www.rrc.mb.ca/prior

under PLAR Professional Development and Training.
Go to this linkUpdated on Thursday September 20, 2007
Saskatchewan Learning Recognition for Learning Referral Guide
Development date: Nov 2004
The RPL Referral Guide explains the different types of prior learning that can be assessed and recognized. The guide includes:
Contact information for institutions;
An outline of the referral process, including a checklist and flowchart for advisors/counsellors;
Brief explanations of institutional policies and practices for RPL; and
Key terms and relevant resources in the field of RPL
Go to this linkUpdated on Tuesday September 1, 2009
The Distance: E-portfolios
The Alberta Distance Education and Training Association (ADETA) newsletter
Development date: Winter 2006
The Alberta Distance Education and Training Association (ADETA) publishes its newsletter The Distance three times a year. The Winter 2006 issue is available at in PDF format. Select the blue "link" button at the bottom of this page.

The first issue for 2006 is everything e-portfolios tucked inside 28 pages of ADETA news. Inside you'll find...

Feature E-portfolio articles about ...
- Making an E-portfolio Decision
- Scrapbooking, Camping, and E-portfolios
- More Than the Tool of the Day
- A spotlight on MyWorks
- Norquest and University of Calgary E-portfolio pilots

Along with our feature articles, there are a collection of regular articles, information on Interface 2006 and much, much more!

Hope you enjoy it! If you are interested in receiving a hard copy or would like to learn more about ADETA check our website at www.adeta.org. Individual memberships are only $40.00 per year! If you'd like to submit an article or purchase ad space for the next issue contact the Editor, Camille Jensen at camille.adeta@shaw.ca.
Go to this linkPosted on Thursday June 25, 2009
The Distance: Web 2.0 Technologies
ADETA (Alberta Distance Education and Training Association)
Development date: Spring 2006
The Alberta Distance Education and Training Association (ADETA) publishes its newsletter The Distance three times a year. The Spring 2006 issue of The Distance is now available on the ADETA web site. Select the blue "link" button at the bottom of this page, or navigate to ...

http://www.adeta.org/newsletter.htm

This 36-page tome is bursting with stories and articles including ...

- a run-down of some of the new Web 2.0 technologies and their implications on learning,
- a fascinating article on job aids,
- an intriguing piece on videoconferencing,
- and another look at eportfolios.

We didn't forget the regular 'Updates from the Field'. And this issue, we have a very special Sidethought by renown informal learning guru Jay Cross!

Hope you enjoy it! If you are interested in receiving a hard copy or would like to learn more about ADETA check our website at www.adeta.org. Individual memberships are only $40.00 per year! If you'd like to submit an article or purchase ad space for the next issue contact the Editor, Camille Jensen at camille.adeta@shaw.ca.
Go to this linkUpdated on Wednesday May 3, 2006
Transferable Trade Skills
Identifies, inventories and transfers a trades person skills
Author(s): Alexander Zogheb, Drinda Tiveron, et al
A web based system for persons with trade skills that enables them to look at other trades where there skills can be applied. Skill charts (DACUMS) outline practical and knowledge skills required for each trade based on national standards. With over 79 trades and 7,000 skills identified this program provides a comprehensive trade information database that is useful for people wanting to know more about the trades and where there skills fit. View an online demo here.
Go to this linkUpdated on Thursday March 23, 2006
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Competency Portfolio Report
In November 2009, a group of key stakeholders from acrossCanada came together at the CAPLA Fall Focus in Toronto, ON to discuss the concept of the competency portfolio as a learning management tool. The purpose of this paper is to share the knowledge brought forth in this session, to learn about current opportunities, identify keyingredients, and to discuss considerations and possible solutions in the development and use of competency portfolio.
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Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT)
ACAT is actively involved in PLAR in Alberta. Please visit our website for further information on ACAT and to review the PLAR Final Report and Handbook prepared by ACAT.
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Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council
The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) is a national non-profit organization that promotes professionalism in the Canadian tourism industry. The pages on Occupational Standards link to numerous occupational profiles and focus on the essential skills which can serve as a basis for prior learning assessment and professional certification.
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