Portfolios

Design Portfolio Purpose of this presentation Define portfolio Explain portfolio uses Indicate portfolio content Give examples of portfolio entries This presentation is intended to explain portfolios: what they are, why they should be used, and what to put in them.

What Is a Portfolio? A collection of documents selected for a particular purpose. Record history or important events Document a design Display experience and skills Display best work Organize a collection of materials A portfolio should not be confused with a journal or engineering notebook.

Portfolio Types Types of portfolios Project Course Longitudinal or Growth Showcase For our purposes, we will focus on a project portfolio here A Project Portfolio is a collection of artifacts assembled to document the design process of a single project such as the puzzle cube in IED or the material sorter in POE. This may contain a duplication of some content from the engineering notebook and course binder and is used to showcase a student’s application of the design process. An example is the Puzzle Cube Project in IED. A Course Portfolio is a collection of selected work which demonstrates the range and depth of experience and skills gained from an entire course. A Longitudinal or Growth Portfolio shows growth from early to later work in regard to specific skills and extent of mastery. Entries in a Longitudinal Portfolio can span several years and courses. A Showcase Portfolio shows best work targeting specific skills.

Portfolio Structure A design process can be used to arrange a project portfolio in a logical manner

Physical Aspects of a Portfolio Protective front and back covers Spiral binding so that portfolio opens fully to lie flat Personal logo Contact information Project Title Date A spiral binding system is recommended, because it allows the user to add information gradually. It also allows the portfolio to open completely. 11” x 17” pages (B size sheets) can also utilize this type of system. However, students may use three-ring binder to collect portfolio artifacts.

Personal Information Page Contains Your picture Brief autobiography Content related to your goals Because a portfolio is always changing, page numbers and table of contents should not be added until the end of the course.

Project Information Page Design project introduction Design brief Explains the problem, the challenge, and the project constraints The examples shown on the following slides are taken from the Puzzle Design Challenge from Introduction to Engineering Design.

Research Examples of project research Key findings Validation Justification Information is straightforward and clear Brief

Sketches Show ideation process or result of brainstorming Include several types Evidence of concept selection process

Technical Drawings Document idea development work All dimensions Information to justify materials selected Mathematical calculations

Modeling Assembly explanations Images of prototypes

Testing and Evaluation Test procedure Test data Statistical information to support solution Suggested improvements or modifications

Reflection and Rubrics Reflect on process and outcome Include rubrics May include self-assessment May include team assessment

The Completed Portfolio Stands alone Can be used in presentations Cites sources Project Title Date