I want to evolve this method over the next six months as we use ePortolios in a graduate certificate program at Avila University. For now, here is the guidance we provided to students. They are asked to create and maintain ePortfolios through out the graduate program.
Here are a few excellent resources on ePortfolios.
Prezi: http://prezi.com/iurshm5n_cmu/eportfolios-characteristics-benefits-considerations/
Edtech wiki site: http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Learning_e-portfolio
Presentation on ePortfolios: http://www.aacu.org/meetings/annualmeeting/AM13/documents/EPPPTJensonandTreuer.pdf
A Guide on Our Approach to IDT ePortfolios:
The Anatomy of an Artifact
For the most part, maintaining an ePortfolio is a creative process so you are free to use any tool and personalize the structure. The organization of artifacts should facilitate your reflection of the experience and our assessment process. Some common characteristics of successful artifacts posted in ePortfolios includes:
- IBSTPI target compentencies are identified in the artifact.
- Description of the project or experience gives evidence of achieving the competencies.
- Links to external resources help the reader see how concepts and principles support the evidence of competencies.
- There is critical reflections of the experience; what worked, what didn’t work.
Use the collection of IDT ePortfolios below to see if they have these characteristics. If not, what could the practitioners done differently?
Collection of IDT ePortfolios Examples
- Boshra’s e-Portfolio – George Mason University
- Cassandra Bozikis’ Technology ePortfolio
- Jeremy’s e-Portfolio, Regis University
- Ed Collins, Boston University
- Emily Madsen, Stony Brook University
- David Kaus’s Technology Portfolio
- Tausend Talks EdTech