1. Boston University Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and IS&T Why Use ePortfolios? Janelle Heineke CEIT Teaching Talk Fall 2012

2. Boston University Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and IS&T A collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on the Internet. Evidence may include text, electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries, hyperlinks. Both a demonstration of the user's abilities and a platform for self-expression. An instrument that can be maintained dynamically over time. What is an ePortfolio? e

3. Boston University Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and IS&T Representational (showcase) Types of ePortfolios Reflective (learning) Developmental (working)

4. Boston University Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and IS&T Why Use ePortfolios To make learning visible. To students. Reflection on work in a course. Reflection on work throughout a program. To faculty. Assessment of individual student work. Assessment of programs. To external constituents. Potential employers of students. The academic community at large.

5. Boston University Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and IS&T Students: See their work and their progress through a course all in one place. Can collect their work throughout their program of study. Can see their curricular and extra-curricular work all together. Providing Opportunities for Reflection

6. Boston University Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and IS&T Faculty Can view and evaluate assignments. Can provide opportunities for students to readily share their work and comment on work of others. Advisors Can track students’ academic progress. Can guide students toward careers. Assessing Individual Learning

7. Boston University Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and IS&T For accreditation Archiving of student work. Review of work across students to assess program goal achievement. Program Assessment

8. Boston University Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and IS&T Electronic Resumés A richer view of accomplishments. From this:To this:

9. Boston University Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and IS&T Other Advantages Easy: Storage/Access Little physical space requirement for lots of information. Easy interconnection and backup. Saves trees. Multimedia use: sound, pictures, graphics and video. Computer Skills: users gain valuable computer skills while creating and editing their portfolio.

10. Boston University Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and IS&T Other Advantages ePortfolios: Are student owned and student-focused. Stay with students over time. Support high-impact learning experiences outside of the classroom. Help create a strong resume for students entering their first career placement. Support the concept and practice of life- long learning.

11. Boston University Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and IS&T ePortfolio Discussion?