Sue Schibeci: Portfolios in work-integrated learning experiences

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Dr Suzanne Schibeci is the Work-Integrated Learning Partner at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, supporting students, faculty, and employers with the administration and running of work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences.

In this episode, Sue shares how she's using portfolios to help her students reflect on their WIL experiences that take them outside of the university. She talks about what works for her and what some challenges are.

Resources

• AAEEBL Digital Ethics in ePortfolios Task Force
• Eportfolio Forum 2025: Revolution, Evolution, Resolution
• STAR method by Michael Pell
• Schibeci, S. (2025). Enabling students to identify and develop employability skills during work-integrated learning experiences. AAEEBL ePortfolio Review, Summer/Fall, 30–34.

Related episodes

• Mike Altieri: Use reflection bot Riff for deeper and more meaningful portfolio reflection
• Leticia Britos Cavagnaro: Make learning visible
• Mark Brady: Journal regularly for profound insight

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Production information
Production: Catalyst IT
Host: Kristina Hoeppner
Artwork: Evonne Cheung
Music: The Mahara tune by Josh Woodward

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Why portfolios in work-integrated learning? (00:02:37)

3. AI support for portfolio reflection (00:08:22)

4. Wha goes into a portfolio? (00:10:29)

5. What about the employers? (00:16:44)

6. Are portfolios used outside of WIL? (00:19:25)

7. Help students reflect (00:22:19)

8. Q&A: Words to use to describe portfolio work (00:25:47)

9. Q&A: A tip for learning designers and educators (00:26:03)

10. Q&A: A tip for portfolio authors (00:26:33)