MyKnowledgeMap has recently received funding from JISC to build LEAP2A import and export functionality into our e-portfolio system Multi-Port.

The functionality will be added to the ALPS (Assessment and Learning in Practice Settings) implementation of Multi-Port. ALPS is an award-winning mobile assessment system which allows tutors to create and send structured assessments to mobile devices of students on work-based practice.

The LEAP2A specification has been developed to support interoperability and portability of information between e-portfolio tools and similar systems. The functionality will allow students on the ALPS system to export and import their e-portfolio content for use in other LEAP2A compatible systems, encouraging lifelong learning for students.

Becky Mallett, MyKnowledgeMap’s Technical Services Director, said: “We are really excited to have secured this funding from JISC. This will give us the chance to fully embrace open standards for Multi-Port.”

MyKnowledgeMap plans to extend this LEAP2A work and roll it out to existing implementations of the Multi-Port system, including:

• Foundation Degree in Retail installation of Multi-Port
• Leeds University Medical School
• FE colleges using Multi-Port through a MoleNET project
• European Initiative for the Promotion of Informal Learning

Multi-Port grew out of work-based and competency-based assessment systems for qualifications developed by MyKnowledgeMap.  These were created with partners such as Foundation Degree Forward, leading Higher Education institutions, Edexcel and other awarding bodies, and sector skills bodies developing NVQs.

JISC supports UK post-16 and higher education & research by providing leadership in the use of Information and Communications Technology in support of learning, teaching, research and administration. JISC is funded by all the UK post-16 and higher education funding councils.