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CAMPUS-WIDE E-PORTFOLIO INITIATIVE:
WHY DID IT HAPPEN,
HOW DID IT WORK?
: Monique Fuchs Learning Technology SolutionsProject Lead – E-portfolio Initiative
: Prof. Madhu C. Dutta Department of ArchitectureChair-E-Portfolio Website Committee
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The Overview…
WHAT. . . is an e-portfolio
WHY. . . . did this initiative start
HOW. . . is it being implemented
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WHAT…
an e-portfolio is a collection of assembled materials which illustrates and showcases completed work and can be digitally archived, modified and communicated globally.
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WHAT… is a TRADITIONAL portfolio
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PROFESSIONAL WORK
RÉSUMÉ
ACADEMIC WORKPERSONAL WORK
HIGHLIGHTING OTHER
AREAS OF INTEREST
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
WHAT… is a TRADITIONAL portfolio
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•MODIFICATION of content is DIFFICULT
•COMMUNICATION of information is SLOW
•LINEAR ASSEMBLY of information
•ARCHIVING is relatively DIFFICULT
•REPLICATION of content is COSTLY
WHAT… is an ELECTRONIC portfolio
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•MODIFICATION of content is EASY
•COMMUNICATION is INSTANT
•DYNAMIC ASSEMBLY of information
•ARCHIVING is EASY
•REPLICATION of content is EASY
•ECONOMICAL ALTERNATIVE
•MULTIPLICATION to different audiences
WHY…
VISION of the administration and departments at the Wentworth Institute of Technology (part of the 2007 Vision Statement)
+ PILOT with the Department of Architecture successful
(new curriculum which is well integrated with technology + laptop initiative + upcoming accreditations)
+ LAPTOP INITIATIVE for all incoming students
starting Fall 05
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PROCESS + PRODUCT + SKILLS
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LTS
INFRASTRUCTURE CURRICULUM
FACULTY
STUDENTS
PROJECT TIMELINE
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Fall 2003 Spring 2004 Fall 2004 Spring 2005
FACULTY
STUDENTS
CURRICULUM CHANGE
-LTS PARTNERSHIP
-INFRASTRUCTURE
-FACULTY ASSESSMENT
-PROF. DEVELOPMENT
-E-PORTFOLIO WEBSITE
-TRAINING
-BENCHMARKING E-PORTFOLIOS PUBLISHED
DEGREE AUDIT
-PLANNING
-PILOT COURSES
-E-PORTFOLIO WEBSITE
-FRESHMEN START PROCESS
-SECOND PILOT
ROLL OUT TO ALL ARCH COURSES
Fall 2005 Spring 2006
START - OTHER DEPARTMENTS
START - OTHER DEPARTMENTS
PLANNING
• Laptops
• Classrooms
• Server Space
INFRASTRUCTURE
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• Revision
• Pedagogical anchoring of E-portfolios
• Program Integration
CURRICULUM
CULTURAL SHIFT• Faculty mindsets
• Psychological Traps
• Quick Wins
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
CURRICULUMASSESSMENT
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• One-on-one consultation
• Formal workshops
• Department meetings
• Faculty showcases
TRAINING
BENCHMARKING• Progression
• Feedback to DH
• Planning tool
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
• Transparency/Visibility
• Course Assessment
• Collaboration
• Professional Development
BENEFITS
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
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• Digital technology integration
• Degree audits
• Determination focus areas
• Selection executing courses
CURRICULUM
• Pilot courses introduced
• Investigation of archiving
• Integrative training approach
TRAINING
• Transformative evaluation
• Digital submissions
• Summative evaluation
ASSESSMENT
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
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•Choice of presentation
•Self assessment and reflection
•Sharing/collaboration
•Co-op/internship/job applications
BENEFITS
OUTCOMES
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• Increased MOTIVATION of Students + Faculty
• State of the art INFRASTRUCTURE
• Sound + integrated FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
• Improved STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
• High student RETENTION + production of QUALITY
projects
• Transparent ASSESSMENT with standardized criteria
• INTEGRATION into all incoming classes by Fall 2006