Loop Reflect
Loop Reflect, powered by Mahara, is DCU’s dedicated eportfolio platform for creating and managing digital portfolios. It provides a secure and flexible environment that supports reflective practice while highlighting learning, skills, and achievements.
At DCU, Loop Reflect learning portfolios are widely integrated into assessments, work placements, and extracurricular activities, offering a structured way to document and present knowledge and accomplishments.
Learn more about Learning with Eportfolios in DCU
Loop Reflect can be accessed through the Quick Links area on the Loop dashboard.
Explore the Loop Reflect Help Page in to view comprehensive how-to guides, instructional videos, sample learning portfolios, and practical tips.
Loop Reflect Awards
The Loop Reflect Awards celebrate outstanding student achievements through the innovative use of the Loop Reflect learning portfolio. This annual event shines a spotlight on exemplary student work, demonstrating how eportfolios can powerfully showcase academic achievements, personal growth, and professional readiness. Students bring their learning journeys to life through rich storytelling and carefully selected artefacts, presenting their accomplishments in ways that are both creative and impactful.
Visit the Loop Reflect Awards page to discover past winners and learn about their experiences.
Mahara
Supporting the Community - Technical Enhancements
DCU is proud to be recognised as a Mahara Supporter and has played a key role in advancing improvements to the Mahara platform. Working in partnership with Catalyst, the company that maintains Mahara, DCU has developed and deployed a range of initiatives that have significantly benefited both students and staff who engage with the portfolio platform. These contributions have been warmly received by the global Mahara community and have helped to enhance the platform’s overall usability.