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INTERNATIONAL

STUDIES

CERTIFICATE

2015

Paloma Rodriguez, ABD

Coordinator of International Education

Santa Fe College

5/7/2015

Student Manual to ePortfolios

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Eportfolio Required Elements................................................................................................................................................................. 3

E-Portfolio Content and Structure ............................................................................................................................................... 3

Welcome Page............................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Rsum ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

About Me page .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Reports on Events ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Involvement...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

International Research .................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Volunteer Work with International organizations ................................................................................................................... 4

Study Abroad ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Additional items ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Template .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Eportfolio Step by Step .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Video Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Why ePortfolios? ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

General Tips ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Design Tips.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Welcome Page............................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Rsum .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

About Me page ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Reports on Events ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Involvement & Volunteer work ................................................................................................................................................. 11

International Research ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

Study Abroad .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Awards and Achievements ........................................................................................................................................................ 12

ePortfolio Career Tips.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Page layout.................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Rsum .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

LinkedIn ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Discuss your involvement in student organizations and/or volunteer work .................................................................... 14

Marketing your International Experiences ............................................................................................................................ 14

Discussing your study abroad experience ....................................................................................................................................... 15

Before departure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Rate your Global Learning and Intercultural Competence................................................................................................ 15

What have you gained from your experience abroad? ................................................................................................... 16

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Showcase and share your experience abroad .................................................................................................................... 18

Technical Tips for Wix Users .............................................................................................................................................................. 19

How do I embed a poster or Power Point Presentation? ................................................................................................... 19

How do I embed a video? ........................................................................................................................................................ 19

How do I insert a button? .......................................................................................................................................................... 19

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EPORTFOLIO REQUIRED ELEMENTS

E-PORTFOLIO CONTENT AND STRUCTURE

In order to satisfy the experiential portion of the International Studies Certificate you need to

create an electronic portfolio. Your portfolio must include the following:

WELCOME PAGE

Include a picture of yourself

Include a short and catchy introduction

Additional option: add a short testimonial and/or quote

RSUM

Statement of career goals

List of skills, jobs, education and extracurricular activities

Showcase your international experience (study abroad or other)

ABOUT ME PAGE

Include a page about yourself to add a personal touch. This is where you can showcase your

hobbies, philosophy of life, career goals

Include documentation of experiential requirements in some or all of the following areas:

REPORTS ON EVENTS

Include a 500 word write-up for every qualifying event:

International lectures

International films

International performances

Cultural events (museum visits, field trips)

Conversation tables

INVOLVEMENT

Include a 500 word write-up for every experience with involvement in student organizations with

an international focus. The following SF organizations qualify as international:

Anthropology Club

Arab Student Union

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Asian Corner

Chinese Club

French Club

Global Society

H.O.L.A

ISCA

MUN- Model UN

World Travelers Club

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH

Include here your papers, projects, and research posters

Include research presented at RUE (Research in Undergraduate Education Festival and

other conferences

VOLUNTEER WORK WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Include letter from adviser

Include reflective essay

STUDY ABROAD

Include your photo journal/ picture gallery

Include your 1,000 study abroad reflective essay

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Hobbies

Organizations/ Volunteer work

Other Travel

TEMPLATE

Browse a sample template

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EPORTFOLIO STEP BY STEP

In order to graduate with an International Studies Certificate you will have to create an electronic

portfolio that captures your international coursework and your participation in international

activities. Here is some information to get you started:

VIDEO INTRODUCTION

Start with a quick video introduction: http://youtu.be/47u1e6rfsoo

STEP 1

Take a look at what other students have done

STEP 2

Create your free account with in www.wix.com.

We recommend Wix because it is

very user friendly.

(For tutorials click here).

Here are other content management systems you

can use to build your portfolio:

Wordpress

Square space

Tumblr

Google sites

Weebly

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STEP 3

Use our template as a guideline

You can personalize your eportfolio, but pay attention to the items in the

navigational bar to make sure that your portfolio contains all the required elements.

Use the graduation form to keep a tally of the points you are accruing.

STEP 4

Attend our eportfolio workshops

We hold several eportfolio workshops every semester.

We will be posting announcements with dates

and times in the Events, Facebook pages, and here in Canvas.

STEP 5

Share your eportfolio

Publish your portfolio and participate in the discussion groups here in Canvas!

By participating in discussion groups you will be able to share your work and get feedback from students and professors.

If you want to know how well you are doing, do not hesitate to send the link to your portfolio to

the Coordinator of International Education, Paloma Rodriguez (paloma.rodriguez@sfcollege.edu)

STEP 6

All done!

When you are ready to graduate, complete the graduation form, include the link to your

eportfolio, and send it to the Coordinator of International Education, Paloma Rodriguez

(paloma.rodriguez@sfcollege.edu)

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WHY EPORTFOLIOS?

EPORTFOLIOS CONTRIBUTE TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Numerous studies show that students

who use eportfolios get better

grades and are more likely to

complete their courses and degrees.

EPORTFOLIOS ALLOW YOU TO OWN AND CONNECT YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Creating an eportfolio will help you:

Have a personalized learning experience

Connect the dots of your learning (academics, career, travel, volunteering, life, goals)

Be the judge of your own work

Gain awareness of your own progress

Work with technology

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EPORTFOLIOS CAN HELP YOU GET A JOB

Employers find eportfolios useful for hiring

purposes:

80 % of employers say that, when

evaluating a job candidate, it would

be very or fairly helpful for them to

have access to an electronic portfolio.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

ePortfolios are useful for hiring purposes I need to demonstrate my skills I need to include my exposure to global issues I need to showcase my ability to communicate with individuals from other cultures ePorfolios will make me a better learner ePortfolios will deepen my learning and help me connect ideas I will learn more if I share my eportfolio with others I can find eportfolio resources in Canvas I can ask questions to my faculty mentor

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GENERAL TIPS

SELECT ONLY THE BEST OF YOUR WORK AND EXPERIENCES

Your eportfolio needs to display your best work, not all of it. Be selective and choose the

artifacts and experiences that best represent your skills, knowledge, and interests.

DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF TO ACADEMICS OR INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Show yourself as the well-rounded person you are. Include your volunteer work, artistic

skills (music, photography), and general interests.

CHECK YOUR GRAMMAR AND WATCH FOR TYPOS

Wix does not have a built in spell checker. You MUST write the text in a word processor

and then copy and paste it in Wix.

MAKE YOUR EPORTFOLIO VISUALLY APPEALING

Add images and videos featuring your work. Make sure that your eportfolio invites others

to browse and read about your work.

KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL

Unlike other social media (Facebook, Instagram), your eportfolio is a formal

representation of who you are. Do not include anything you would not want an employer

or professor to know about you.

REFLECT

Your eportfolio needs to demonstrate your global knowledge, intercultural competence,

and your ability to think critically. Your posted reflections will allow others to see your

multifaceted talents and abilities. When you write your essays consider including two or

three of the following questions:

What did you learn?

What about this experience was the most useful to you?

What would you recommend to others about getting involved in this program? What

suggestions would you offer?

What area of your life was strengthened or improved by this program/experience?

List the ways in which you have grown as a result of this experience/ program

What problems did you encounter? How did you overcome them?

What risks did you take?

What experience in this program demonstrated your strengths and talents? Why?

(Adapted from by Nancy Wozniak and Sourav Tamang, in Penny Light, T., Chen, H., & Ittelson, J. (2012).

Documenting Learning with ePortfolios . Jossey-Bass, pp. 77-78).

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DESIGN TIPS

WELCOME PAGE

Include a picture of yourself

Let the background speak of who you are, what you care about

Make sure that your navigational bar is clear and prominent

Keep text to a minimum

Include a short and catchy introduction Additional option: add a short testimonial

and/or quote

RSUM

Include picture of yourself

Include statement of career goals

Include list of skills, jobs, education and

extracurricular activities

Dont forget to showcase your

international experience (study abroad or

other)

Refer to the Resume module in Canvas and

to the section on career tips in this manual

ABOUT ME PAGE

Include picture of yourself

Include a brief statement of career goals

Include some personal remark about your personality and philosophy of life

Showcase your personal hobbies and abilities (Do you play a musical instrument?

Do you enjoy photography?)

This needs to be a brief introduction to who you are. Keep it under 400 words

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REPORTS ON EVENTS

Include a picture of the event, speaker, or flyer

Feature several events on the same page by adding a brief introduction to your

essay

Add a button to link the introduction to a

page featuring the whole essay

Refer to the Technical tips in this manual to

learn more about buttons

INVOLVEMENT & VOLUNTEER WORK

Include pictures of your involvement. A gallery is a good idea

Showcase different types of activities (tabling events, club meetings, civic engagement)

Refer to the Career Tips section in this manual to learn

about what to include in your essay

Include letter from adviser discussing your performance and responsibilities

If you have participated in different organizations,

refer to the Technical Tips in this manual to learn more

about buttons

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH

Include your best research papers, Power Point presentations, research posters, and media projects

Refer to the Technical Tips section in this manual to

learn about how to embed these materials

If you have presented your research at a conference,

make sure that you mention this and include a picture of

you presenting your work

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STUDY ABROAD

Embrace the chance to create a truly stunning page. Use pictures to engage your audience

Refer to the Study Abroad section in this manual to learn about other ways to share your

experience

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Create a gallery

Add images of your certificates and awards

Include an explanation of the award

Include testimonials Include letters of recommendation

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EPORTFOLIO CAREER TIPS

PAGE LAYOUT

Select the CV (Curriculum Vitae) layout for your rsum page in Wix

RSUM

Read the information in the Rsum Module in Canvas, and make sure that you incorporate these tips into your online

rsum

Use action verbs to describe your experience

LINKEDIN

Create a free LinkedIn profile and add your

eportfolio as your personal page

Watch this video to learn how to make your

Linkedin profile look professional

Study these handouts and apply these

principles when building your eportfolio:

Profile

Tailoring your Profile

Showcasing your Expertise

Build your Brand

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DISCUSS YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR VOLUNTEER

WORK

Use this rubric of Civic Engagement as a prompt to discuss what you have learnt

You have also developed many important marketable skills through your involvement in student organizations/ service learning

Look for the skills needed in the job you desire. Use this site to find out skills and vocabulary:

http://www.onetonline.org/find/career

Showcase those skills in your essay

Incorporate key vocabulary items

Find tips here to create compelling narratives illustrating your skills (S.T.A.Rs)

Include pictures of yourself participating in activities

MARKETING YOUR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Use this booklet to learn how to discuss your

study abroad and international experiences in

a job interview

Create S.T.A.R. responses (short focused

narratives showcasing important skills and

accomplishments)

Include some STARs in your study abroad or

immersion experience essay

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DISCUSSING YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

BEFORE DEPARTURE

What do you expect to learn?

What do you intend to learn?

How will you learn?

How will you know you have learned?

How will you share what you have learned?

Attend the pre-departure orientation session. Review the presentation materials here.

RATE YOUR GLOBAL LEARNING AND INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE

How would you rate your Global Knowledge and Intercultural Competence?

Global Learning

Intercultural Competence

Global Self-awareness

Perspective taking

Cultural Diversity

Personal and Social Responsibility

Understanding Global Systems

Applying Knowledge to Contemporary Global Contexts

Cultural Self-Awareness

Knowledge of Cultural Worldview Frameworks

Empathy

Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

Curiosity

Openness

Read the rubrics and rate yourself before and after the trip:

Global Learning Rubric

Intercultural Competence Rubric

Upon return use these categories as prompts to discuss the nature of your learning and the

progress that you think you have made.

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WHAT HAVE YOU GAINED FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE ABROAD?

The following list provides you with a series of possible outcomes from an international

experience. You can use it as a series of prompts for your essay or as source of vocabulary to

articulate your experience.

Cultural Understanding and World View:

As a result of my international experience(s), I have developed:

A greater knowledge about another culture

Awareness of political, economic or social events around the world

My interest in global or transnational issues

My involvement with a global issue

My involvement with a civic cause

A definition of my political views

My ability to speak a foreign language

Personal Growth and Values My international experience(s) have helped me to grow and develop:

My desire for more diverse friendships and social networks

My desire to further my education (e.g., postgraduate degree)

A better understanding of myself and my values

My sense of confidence in new situations or when meeting new people

My ability to accept differences in other people

My ability to empathize with people, especially those who are different from me

My ability to be more flexible and open-minded

My tolerance of ambiguity in a variety of situations

An understanding of my own strengths and weaknesses

My ability to be independent

My ability to take initiative

And, I have:

Become more aware of the way I use and structure time

An increased capacity to profit from my mistakes

Strengthened relationships with my family members

Strengthened relationships with my friends

A clearer notion of what I will do with my life

Additionally:

I am more capable of solving lifes day-to-day problems

I think more critically: I am more discriminating and skeptical

I have improved observation skills

I can appreciate time to be alone, disconnected from social media, etc.

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I am more confident about the decisions I make

Recognized the importance I put on developing my skills and talents

An increased willingness to work hard and sacrifice in order to do well in school or in my job

Professional & Career Development

Studying Abroad contributed to:

My ability to formulate my career goals and clarify my professional aspirations

I am more aware of the opportunities in life that are open to me.

Developing skills and intercultural competencies which will aid in obtaining my first job after graduation

I have a greater willingness to take on roles and tasks to which I am unaccustomed

The importance I place on working in a field that I find interesting

The importance I place on having personal fulfillment in my work

My ability to speak a foreign language in the workplace

Developing my ability to understand an organizations culture

My ability to adapt in diverse workplace environments

Other things that you want to list

From Hubbard, A., Kaltved, D. & Durham, R. (2015). Marketing Your International Experience A workbook

for students preparing for the job interview process, AIFS.

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SHOWCASE AND SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE ABROAD

VIDEO

Create a video to tell your story with Digital Storytelling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXIEC2Tubho

MAPS

Map out your journey with Story Map

Open a free account here.

http://storymaps.arcgis.com/en/app-list/map-tour/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Are you the social media type?

Tell your story through social media

Create a group Facebook page, tweet your impressions,

create a gallery in Pinterest

Use Storify (https://storify.com/) to create a narrative.

ePORTFOLIO

Create a page in your eportfolio for your study abroad experience. Here are different ways to approach this:

Reflective Essay

Old and New Perspectives

Journal

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TECHNICAL TIPS FOR WIX USERS

HOW DO I EMBED A POSTER OR POWER POINT PRESENTATION?

Open a free account in Slide Share or Scribd, or use Google Docs

Upload your presentation. (Saving it first as a Pdf file works best).

Create an image (.jpg) of your presentation

Link the image to the uploaded document

HOW DO I EMBED A VIDEO?

Click on the + Add button. Select Media

Select Video Link the image to your video

Example

HOW DO I INSERT A BUTTON?

Click on the + Add button. Select Buttons & Menus

Edit the text in the button.

Link the image to a page or document

Example

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Special thanks to Santa Fe International Studies Certificate graduates Catherine Barrios, Joshua Hildebrandt, Lisa

Walker, Rodrigo Cortez, Victoria Swander, and Katie Butler for allowing the use and reproduction of their

electronic portfolios in this guide.