1. Technologies that Facilitate Assessment: E-Portfolios AMICAL Conference, May 5, 2008 Rebecca Davis, NITLE

2. NITLE’s Experience Recent conferences on writing and language houses Sunoikisis evaluation –Digital evidence –Comparison with peers –Public curriculum Assessing Information Literacy and Fluency in the Context of the Liberal Arts CampusAssessing Information Literacy and Fluency in the Context of the Liberal Arts Campus Statistical software

3. Technology and Assessment Online, digital surveys SPSS and other statistical analysis tools Formal information literacy surveys E-Portfolios Institutional repositories Digital Evidence Using technology for teaching and learning

4. Information Literacy Assessment Project SAILS, developed out of Kent State University. Funded in 2002 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.Project SAILS The Research Practices Survey, developed by the First-Year Information Literacy in the Liberal Arts Assessment (FYILLAA) project. Funded in 2004 by the Midwest Instructional Technology Center.Research Practices Survey The Information Literacy Test, developed by the Institute for Computer-based Assessment at James Madison University.Information Literacy Test The iSkills Information and Communication Technology Literacy Test, offered by the Educational Testing Service.iSkills Information and Communication Technology Literacy Test

5. E-Portfolios Portfolios E-Portfolios Open Source Portfolio (Sakai) Mahara (Moodle)

6. Traditional Portfolios Disciplines –Writing –Teacher education –Medical education Intentional Learning –Formative assessment –Southwestern University’s Paideia ProgramPaideia Job Portfolio Accreditation

7. E-Portfolios Advantages of digital format –Searchable, reconfigurable, not linear –Portable, modular, reusable –Accessible and widely publishable More comprehensive –Multimedia –Publishable in multiple formats Easier and less expensive?

8. E-Portfolio Challenges Initial set-up –Cost –Commitment –Templates Training users in technology and portfolio creation Assessment –Digital evidence –Technology skills, portfolio skills or learning Continued support and export

9. Desirable Features & Issues Organizing content Tracking student progress Archiving and storing large amounts of data Retrieving data Linking reflection and feedback to artefacts Publication method (with variable outputs) Flexibility File formats Security and access Privacy and intellectual property Scalability Interoperability Tech support Life cycle

10. Examples of E-Portfolios Interoperable with Course/Learning Management Systems Sakai: Open Source Portfolio Moodle: Mahara Next Generation E-Portfolio

11. Open Source Portfolio Integrated with Sakai CMS http://www.theospi.org/ “Open Source Portfolio (OSP) is a robust, non- proprietary, open-source electronic portfolio application, developed by a community of individuals and organizations from around the world.”

12. OSP: Student Tools Collect (from courses in Sakai) Reflect Design Publish to designated audiences

13. Faculty Tools Provide structure and guidance Review published portfolios –Formal evaluation –Informal feedback Assessment in aggregate to measure program effectiveness

14. OSP Advantages Integration with Sakai –Easier to learn tools –Easier to collect materials Connect learning across courses Matrix allows for predefined structure in portfolio templates Repository Student controlled publication and access

15. OSP and Sakai NITLE Information Service Example from R-Smart Showcase –Kapiolani Community College General Education PortfolioKapiolani Community College General Education Portfolio

16. Moodle and E-Portfolios NITLE Moodle Exchange –Mark Pearson, Earlham CollegeMark Pearson, Earlham College Components within Moodle – Exabis ePortfolio – SPDC Portfolio – MyStuff : Open University Standalone systems with Moodle integration – Elgg as an ePortfolio – Mahara

17. Moodle Roadmap Integration with external repositories Portfolio API Mahara will be first

18. Mahara http://www.mahara.org/features –Views and file library –RSS feeds –Social networking –Single sign-on with Moodle but plans for being able make artefacts form things in Moodle

19. Where to Next? Next Generation E-portfolio Initiative –Integrating web 2.0 features Further Resources: –http://del.icio.us/rebeccadavis/e-portfoliohttp://del.icio.us/rebeccadavis/e-portfolio