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Implementing ePortfolios in 6 Months: Open Source Solution

Learn about the successful implementation of ePortfolios using an open source solution in just 6 months. Discover the advantages and challenges faced, as well as the customization and feedback process. Explore the results and benefits of introducing ePortfolios to the Pace Community and the resources available to support this initiative.

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Implementing ePortfolios in 6 Months: Open Source Solution

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  1. Implementing ePortfolios in 6 Months Through an Open Source SolutionNERCOMP SIG Ravi Ravishanker Beth Gordon Klingner Samantha Egan September 20, 2010

  2. Reminder: SIG Evaluation • bit.ly/nercomp_eport

  3. A Year of Progress For ePortfolios! All faculty, students and staff get accounts Advisory Board established Develop webpage Launch Pilot Program Train faculty & staff Template created

  4. Previous Experiences With ePortfolios • Isolated courses using various products & home-grown solutions • Not enough technical support or faculty/student buy-in • Searching for the perfect platform

  5. Turning Point • New IT leadership • Creation of University-wide template • Advisory Board: bringing together staff/faculty across disciplines and support areas • Grants: Making Connections and internal Thinkfinity grant

  6. Why ? • Other tools considered • How we discovered Mahara • Why Mahara is different from other platforms • Advantages of Mahara: masquerade feature • Challenges of Mahara: upgrading process

  7. Customizing Mahara • template vs. need for flexibility

  8. Mahara Feedback • Faculty feedback • More customization • Student feedback • More creative flexibility

  9. Published Feedback • “ePortfolios [have] become an assessment tool and can be used in lieu of a final exam or as a capstone experience…”- Opportunitas April ‘10 • “The final result [of an ePortfolio] is a comprehensive online showcase of a student’s academic experience.”- Pace Magazine Spring ‘10

  10. Introducing ePortfolios to the Pace Community • Spring 2010 pilot (20 Sections, 230 students) • Faculty Development Day-Trent Batson, keynote speaker • Student focus groups • Training staff/faculty/student groups—focus on pedagogy and reflection in addition to technology • Coordinated with Career Services on resume section

  11. ePortfolio Resources For The Pace Community • ePortfolio Webpage • www.pace.edu/eportfolio • Tutorials, news, student samples • ePortfolio Resource/Information Group on eportfolio.pace.edu • Troubleshooting, feedback, forums • Useful files (tips, guides, news)

  12. Keeping the Momentum • Contributing to Accepted Students Blog • Increased outreach to major stakeholders—including Making Connections summer workshop • Upgrading and maintaining Mahara • Presenting at faculty workshops • Teaching circles for Fall 2010

  13. 2010-2011 Timeline Train library staff and advisors Redesign Theme Expand Pilot Program Reach out to UNV101 classes Student Showcase Create Rubrics

  14. Student Showcase • Samantha Egan: Recent Graduate, ePortfolio intern through AmeriCorps

  15. Student Showcase • Chiara Travia, Graduate Student, Media & Communication Arts

  16. Reminder: SIG Evaluation • bit.ly/nercomp_eport

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