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Utilizing eFolio for Program Accreditation at Northwest Technical College: A Comprehensive Guide

This document outlines the effective use of eFolio for program accreditation at Northwest Technical College, focusing on the Dental Assisting program’s accreditation self-study and visit in October 2007. It highlights the advantages of eFolio, including organization, accessibility for reviewers, and the ability to link evidence to accreditation standards. Key features of eFolio are discussed, such as content management, graphic design capabilities, and compliance with ADA standards. It also addresses potential issues, including data privacy and accrediting body agreements.

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Utilizing eFolio for Program Accreditation at Northwest Technical College: A Comprehensive Guide

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  1. Using eFolio for Program Accreditation Barbara Lee Schueppert Northwest Technical College 218-333-6896 Barb.schueppert@ntcmn.edu

  2. Example Program Accreditation eFolio • NTC Dental Assisting accreditation self-study and visit October 2007 http://ntc2.project.mnscu.edu • Link to Dental Assisting Program Portfolio

  3. Efolio Matches Accreditation Needs • Self-Study --narrative responses to questions * • Documentation • Evidence of meeting Standards/Criteria • Curriculum examples – syllabi, outlines, tests • Access by reviewers • Historical context: responses to previous visit

  4. Advantages of eFolio • Organize to fit the accreditation body’s requirements • Link to relevant pages and sites • Link evidence to Standards/Criteria • Readily update for current and future visits • Can include feedback/comment mechanisms • Readily accessible

  5. eFolioWebCreater Features • Organization of site into logical hierarchy of content; deep or wide as the content requires • Graphic design, displays photos, video & documents • Content management tools; password protected • Online polls & surveys – Super forms • ADA compliant • Multilingual capability • Guestbook • Link builder feature – Hyperlinks to other sections of the portfolio

  6. Essential navigational functionality of e-folio Minnesota • Site Management and Design Center: Slogans, Footer, Description and Keywords • Content Tools • Previewing; Finishing; Live Site • UploadingDocuments • Hyperlinks and Sidebars • Adding, Deleting, Moving, & Sorting a section • Password Protection (targeted)

  7. Next Step • Link individual efolios to program portfolio • Demonstrate achievement of technical learning outcomes • Competency check-offs • Clinical evaluations • Certification/registration exam results • Artifacts (class, lab, internships)—papers, presentations, photos, tests, assignments, videos • Demonstrate achievement of general learning outcomes • Performance on rubrics • Artifacts (class, lab, internships, out-of class activities, civic engagement) • Service learning documentation—photos, evaluations, reflections • College and community organization participation • Performance on competitions, exhibitions, presentations

  8. Issues to Resolve • Agreement of accrediting body to allow use of eFolio format • Copy entire efolio site for “point in time” archive and portability of site via disk • Integrate evidence of learning while maintaining data privacy • Public vs private information

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