E-Portfolios:

Bridging the Globalized Curriculum and

Students’ Personal Identity

Paloma Rodriguez, Ph.D. Candidate.

Coordinator of International Education

How can ePortfolios

a) contribute to global learning?

b) help make global learning visible and relevant institution-wide?

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, Florida

16,000 students

10,000 AA degree

2 year college

CAMPUS INTERNATIONALIZATION

Destinations:• Brazil• China • Ecuador• UK/ Ireland• Ghana • India• Puerto Rico• Spain• Sweden

Past:• Ukraine• Costa Rica• France/Italy• Germany/Poland

Study Abroad Programs

Visiting Fulbright Scholars

Dr. Asna Husin, Indonesia, 2006

Mr. Wu Zhongping, China, 2006-2007

Dr. Regiani Santos Zacarias, Brazil, 2012-2013

Program Director

Dr. Clay Smith

Program Director

Dr. Ed Bonahue

Program Director

Dr. William Little

Dr. Stephanie Nugroho, Indonesia, 2014-2015

Program DirectorsDr. Vilma Fuentes &

Dr. Clay Smith

Memoranda of Understanding

China Brazil

U.S. Department of Education Grants

Years Grant Title or Director

2004-2007 Title VIA Grant “Citizens of the World” Dr. Ed Bonahue

2005-2006 Title VIB Grant “Business & International Education”

Deborah Clark

2012-2014 Title VIA Grant “Opening Doors to Asia” Dr. William Little

Academic

Foundations

ESL/ EAP

Honors

Program

International

Education

Office

Academic

Departments

Marketing

Department

Office of

Diversity

Multicultural

Student

Center

Student

Affairs

Disability

Resource

Center

Grants /

Foundation

Administration

Library

Student

Life

International Education Committee

Through bi-monthly meetings the International Education Committee developed the International Studies Certificate.This committee coordinates:• International lectures • International events• Faculty professional development• Study abroad programs

LAUNCHED

FALL 2013

International Studies Certificate

PART 1: CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS

International Studies Certificate Requirements

International Studies Certificate Requirements

Curricular

– Students must complete 20 credit hours in coursework with over 50% international content

– This should include a two-course sequence in a foreign language

Courses by Department

Humanities & Foreign Languages

Social & Behavioral

Sciences

Other (English, Biology, Business)

PART 2: EXTRACURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS

International Studies Certificate Requirements

International Studies Certificate Requirements

• Extracurricular

– Students must earn 70 points in meaningful international, extracurricular experiences

Extracurricular Requirements

PART 3: ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS

International Studies Certificate Requirements

ePortfolios

• Document learning and experiences

• Assess global knowledge and intercultural competence

Sample template Wix Student ePortfolio

Assessment

• ePortfolios

– Completion

– Global Learning and Intercultural Knowledge VALUE Rubrics

• Exit survey

Rate your current ability on the following statements. A Lot Somewhat A Little None

I have skills needed to function in the international arena.

I have a deeper understanding of another country’s culture based on

activities on campus.

I have evaluated my own values in relation to another culture.

I obtained information about international opportunities in my

academic field.

ENROLLMENT & ENGAGEMENT

International Studies Certificate

Enrollment and Engagement

180 200 250

668 750600

800

1400

14501568

Fall 2013- Fall 2014

Engagement Enrollment

Enrollment and Engagement

Communication strategies

Weekly Newsletter

Branding

Event Website Social Media

Enrollment and Engagement

Goal: • Increase engagement & completion

• Guidance• Advising• Announcements

Allows us to provide:

Enrollment and Engagement

Events website views

Enrollment and Engagement

Facebook

October 2014August 2013

Engagement and Completion

Goal: Create a learning community• ePortfolio workshops• Online discussions

Future implementation:• Tracking of point system

(badges)• AAC&U Global Learning &

intercultural knowledge rubrics• Instructor feedback

LEARNING AND ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS

International Studies Certificate Requirements

INTERNATIONAL/ GLOBAL CERTIFICATE MODELS

ePortfolioPassport & Essay

ePortfolios

Events

• 500 word essay• Has this lecture changed the way you think about this topic? Explain

Lectures, film festivals, museum visits, performances…

ePortfolios

• 500 word essay

• Advisor’s letter

Involvement

• Language Clubs• International student clubs• Model UN Team• Volunteer work with NGOs

ePortfolios

Research

• Research project• Picture of presentation session• RUE: SF Research in

Undergraduate Education Festival

ePortfolios

Study Abroad

• 1,000 word reflective essay/ journal• Picture gallery

ePortfolios and Learning

Learner-centered

Awareness of learning process

Reflection

Self-authorship

Connect learning

Self-assessment

ePortfolios and Learning

OwnershipCompliance with requirements

• Who I am

• Where I am

• How I got here

• Where I am going

Develop identity

in a global

context

ePortfolios and Identity Development

Instill professionalism and link academics with

professional development

ePortfolios and Identity Development

ePortfolios and Identity Development

Career Development

• Career Resource Center

• Resume Workshops

• Study Abroad and Career Development Workshops

ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS AND INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE

Effects on International Education

• Increased visibility and relevance

• Showcase career applications of International Education

• Redefine study abroad

Effects on International Education

• 2013-14 Study Abroad enrollment:

up 26%

• Learning communities

– World Travelers Club: up by 300%

– New clubs:

Asian Corner: 70 members

From Fall 2013 to Fall 2014

Career

Resource

Center

Honors

Program

International

Education

Office

Academic

Departments

Marketing

Department

Office of

Diversity

Multicultural

Student

Center

Student

Affairs

Disability

Resource

Center

Grants /

FoundationAdministration

Library

Student

Life

Institutional Partnerships

Research Events

Career Development

Fundraising

Office of

Diversity

Marketing

Department

Academic

Technologies

Involvement

Technology

Alignment with Institutional Priorities

Prepare globally competitive graduates.

• Prepare students to adapt to a changing world and effect positive change.

• Model and instill professionalism and intercultural proficiency.

Alignment with Institutional Priorities

• To provide research-based, learner-centered program of services that supports access and student engagement from matriculation to goal attainment.

• Lifelong learning

• Increased utilization of technology in teaching

Paloma Rodriguezpaloma.rodriguez@sfcollege.eduwww.sfcollege.edu/international

E-portfolio resources:Catalyst for Learning: www.c2l.mcnrc.orgpalomamonreal.wix.com/education