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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: Team Work (79.8%) Written Communication (75.6%)
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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: • Team Work (79.8%) • Written Communication (75.6%) • Problem Solving (74.1%) • Analytical Skills (72.1%) • 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:
Effective Communication Critical Thinking through Reflection Technical Competence Visual Literacy Project Goals:
What is an ePortfolio? Is it a website? Is it a resume? Is it a blog?
An ePortfolio is a personal website that: • Communicates/showcases skills & experiences • Contains documents & media called “artifacts” contextualized with reflection
Different Genres Multi-modal Flexible What are artifacts?
It’s not… Social networking A blog A resume
Blogs LinkedIn ePortfolios Paper Portfolios What are ePortfolios?
Reflective • Online • Proof It is…
How do I get started? I want to do this right now!!!
Artifacts act as proof if: Collect Organize Arrange Select! REFLECTION Artifacts
HARDEST PART? Reflection.
Provide context Make connections Ask questions Think about experiences Apply & evaluate Knowledge Imagine possibilities What is reflection?
Questions Like These: • Identify one important concept you’ve learned from this activity. • Why do you believe what you’ve learned is important? • Apply what you learned to some aspect of your life or future career. • Write down a question or something you are still wondering about from this activity.
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?
Student Workshop Series • Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45 p.m. • Introduction to ePortfolios • Building ePortfolio Structure and Organization • Writing in ePortfolios • Technology Help • Feedback Session Get involved!
Let’s Talk! • Heather Stuart • Program Assistant • ePortfolio Project • eport01@auburn.edu