Post on 10-Jan-2016
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The Chronicle of Higher Education:
“If students can't present information
about their college learning to
employers, educators, and the wider
world, that learning is devalued…”
Employers’ Thoughts on Work Experience:
1. Team Work (79.8%)
2. Written Communication (75.6%)
3. Problem Solving (74.1%)
4. Analytical Skills (72.1%)
5. Communication Skills (67.4%)Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers
Job Market:
• Integrating ideas from various sources
• Connecting concepts from different courses
• Using electronic media to complete an assignment
• Synthesizing and organizing ideas
• Preparing a Portfolio that collects written work from more than one class
NSSE Data:
Project Goals:
1. Effective Communication
2. Critical Thinking through Reflection
3. Technical Competence
4. Visual Literacy
WHAT IS AN EPORTFOLIO?I S I T A W E BS I T E ? I S I T A R E S U M E ? I S I T A B LO G ?
An ePortfolio is a personal website that:
Communicates/showcases skills & experiences
Contains documents & media called “artifacts” contextualized with reflection
What are artifacts?
Different GenresMulti-modal
Flexible
Artifact examples:
A blog Social networking
A resume
It’s not…
electronic
reflectionartifacts
PaperPortfolios
Blogs
ePortfolios
What are ePortfolios?
Reflective Online
Proof
It is…
HOW D
O I GET
START
ED?
I W
AN
T TO
DO
TH
I S R
I GH
T NO
W! ! !
ARCHIVE WORK
COLLECT
SELECT
REFLECT
MAKE VISUAL
REVISE, REVIST,
REARRANGE
The process:
Artifacts act as proof if:
COLLECTORGANIZE
ARRANGE SELECT!
REFLECTION
Artifacts
HARDEST PART?
REFLECTION.
What is reflection?
Ask questions
Imagine possibilities
Provide context
Apply & evaluate
Knowledge
Make connections
Think about experiences
Questions Like These:
1. Identify one important concept you’ve learned from this activity.
2. Why do you believe what you’ve learned is important?
3. Apply what you learned to some aspect of your life or future career.
4. Write down a question or something you are still wondering about from this activity.
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ePortfolio Platforms:
WHY EPORTFOLIOS:Synthesize Experiences: • ePortfolios are strongly linked to engaged and enhanced learning because they provide an opportunity to synthesize and reconsider experiences
Why ePortfolios?
Showcase Skills:• Students have expressed interest in showcasing their skills at graduation
Why ePortfolios?
WHY PROFESSIONAL EPORTFOLIOS?
Provides a Real Audience: • Programs have expressed interest in expanding existing capstone or senior projects, involving industry advisors, and responding to expectations of their disciplines
Why ePortfolios?
Get involved!
Student Workshop Series
Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45 p.m.
1. Introduction to ePortfolios
2. Building ePortfolio Structure and Organization
3. Writing in ePortfolios
4. Technology Help
5. Feedback Session
CHECK IT OUT!
LET’
S TALK
!
Heather Stuart
Program Assistant
ePortfolio Projecteport01@auburn.edu