The Problem

The Solution

The Process

First Semester Class

• Students send link with introduction email to instructor.

• Introduction Tutorial

• Advanced Tutorial

• Example: http://webexplorations.com/eFolio/1semester.html

Students set up their own eFolio.

Second-Third SemesterStudents add major projects to their

eFolio.

• Major projects/papers/presentations.

• Videos are especially effective using Jing or Screencast-O-Matic

• Presentation: Incorporate Jing in your courses.

• Students record their own PowerPoint presentation

• Students verbally walk through highlights of their paper.

• Tutorials kept available for students needing a "refresh"

• Example: http://webexplorations.com/eFolio/2semester.html

Capstone ExperienceStudents use eFolio to document their

work.• Key techniques from tutorials are repeated.

• Item requirements are very specific.

• This streamlines assessment.

• This keeps pages professional and complete.

• An example eFolio (Paul Programmer) is used demonstrate each requirement.

• Example: http://webexplorations.com/eFolio/3capstone.html

Student Work

Click on images to view the live site.

Download Tutorials• The tutorials zipped up, ready to be added to your LMS.

• Under Creative Commons license. Feel free to change and adapt to your student needs.

http://WebExplorations.com/eFolio#tutorial

eFolio vs Facebook

• Students now have an alternative to the world according to FaceBook.

• Resume + Portfolio results in employment.

• Not in Minnesota? myefolio is available through Avenet.

Summary

• Problem: Student work was hidden away.

• Solution: Have students publish work out on their eFolio.

1.Introduced gradually throughout the entire degree

2.Requirements increase as student advances through courses

3.Student work now lives beyond the limits of a semester.

4.On-line portfolios are key elements to a successful resume.