1. Getting Started with Electronic Portfolios Presenter’s Name Presenter’s Title

2. This presentation will cover information about ePortfolios. You will: Learn what an electronic portfolio (ePortfolio) is; Discuss how they will be used in this course/department; Share some of the benefits of digital vs. paper; Talk about the “portfolio process” and what you can put into your ePortfolio; Learn about SF State’s new resource site: http://eportfolio.sfsu.edu http://eportfolio.sfsu.edu Begin a dialogue and answer questions about creating your own ePortfolio.

3. For many years… Universities have used paper-based portfolios to assess student work; Share work for accreditation/program review; As a valuable tool for career connections.

4. What’s changed is that… Now, in an ePortfolio we can collect, select, build and publish our work using electronic technology as the container.

5. What is the process for creating an ePortfolio? Fir st it’s important to clarify the main purpose of your portfolio. Will your portfolio be used for: Course/department requirements Graduation requirements E Standards/competency compliance for certification Employment & Showcasing of work Professional Development or All of the above?!

6. Credit: La Guardia C. College

7. The Portfolio Process follows these main steps: Collect Reflect Select Build Publish Connect/Link/Share

8. Collect your work Digital Files/Artifacts including: Assignments, Course Projects, & Reflective Writing PPT Presentations Images/Visuals Internships, Community Service Co-Curricular Activities Professional Development

9. Examples of your work that best meet the learning objectives outlined in your portfolio. Select

10. Reflect For each artifact you include, it’s important to include a reflective statement, description--to articulate a rationale for your choice.

11. Build We have various options for building your ePortfolio at SF State: Explore http://eportfolio.sfsu.edu http://eportfolio.sfsu.edu to learn more.

12. Publish & Share Beyond your academic requirement(s),you may choose how widely you want to share your ePortfolio. Many employers are now welcoming digital portfolios & you may want to include a link to your ePortfolio on your resume or introductory email.

13. SFSU Students enjoying creating their ePortfolios… Contact eport@sfsu.edueport@sfsu.edu For help or to share your ePortfolio in our gallery!