http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 15:48:17 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 15:48:17 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=350303 AAC&U Newsletter Nov. 2008 features this article on the evolution of portfolios at Spelman College. "The college first instituted a paper-based first-year writing portfolio requirement in 1993. Since then, Spelmans work with student portfolios has expanded into an institution-wide initiative to develop students ability to think critically about their lives, their learning, and their educational goals.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=373374 Assessment & Accountability: How are they different? What is the role od ePortfolios? Where do we see things moving for future programs and individuals? Kathryn Sucher, ScD, RD is a Professor at San Jose State University and is currently the ePortfolio coordinator for the campus as well as the Assessment Liaison for her college. For the past two years she has been using ePortfolios for: 1) a campus FYE project on integrated/intentional learning, 2) her department's evaluation of student learning outcomes and 3) developing presentations for dietetic interns' accomplishments. Penelope Swenson, Ph.D., is interim chair of the CSU Bakersfield Ed.D. program and coordinator of C&I programs. She teaches in Educational Administration and Curriculum and Instruction and uses various technologies as tools to support effective teaching and learning. She uses these tools in ePortfolios, assessments, distance learning, and within hybrids and face-to-face courses too. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=357610 From UIPUIs 2008 Assessment Institute conference and only available until 10/2009. Walvoord covers the definition of assessment of student learning; steps, purpose, goals for learning. She has great visuals to show the big picture, the ideal system, and tracing the flow of information, and some case studies. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=360619 From UIPUIs 2008 Assessment Institute conference and only available until 10/2009. This presentation shows the power of assessment for curricula change. The modeling of rubrics, reports, methodology, and curricular relationships may help other institutions working to establish an assessment program and use assessment results. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=360616 From UIPUIs 2008 Assessment Institute conference and only available until 10/2009. Colleges and universities are seeking readily available access to evidence of student learning vis-à-vis institutional and program goals. This presentation summarizes CSU, Chicos progress in leveraging assessment software and data warehousing functionality to integrate student data, provide rich analysis and reporting possibilities, and document the effectiveness of improvement initiatives. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=397435 Updated for 2009 this is a great site includes1) Brochures for: Learners, Teachers, CEOs, employers, and IT support staff.2) A 2009 ePortfolio 21-page Roadmap,3) A document discussing recognition for prior learning. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380993 careerswales.com was launched in November 2004 in response to a challenge set by the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning. Developing people through life-long career planning, this site has areas for: Up to 16; Age 16 18; Adults; Professionals; Employer. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=362461 Updated Sept. 2008 This is Helen Barrett's list of ePortfolio Tools, categorized by Level of Personal Expression and Creativity for the Portfolio Developer. This breaksdown the list by Authoring Tools, Static Web Services, Interactive Web Services, Software - Server required, Hosted Services, Assessment Systems - Hosted Services. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=356676 As of spring semester 2008 and using Chalk and Wire all Charlton MBA students are required to develop and maintain an electronic portfolio. This is their introduction page. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380382 CityU TDG funded ePortfolio project website "ePortfolios for All: A Roadmap for Success" and is an extension of the Electronic Learning Portfolio and English Language Portfolio projects. This site has much information, including templates and a gallery.