Summer 09 (comet cohort)

Portfolio presentations will be given during the week of July 20-24. Presentations begin at 1 pm.

Because of the size of the COMET cohort, the exact time and date of your portfolio presentation will be determined after the summer session begins.

Introduction

The portfolio is your chance to organize and display your best work for prospective employers or clients, or for advancement in your current situation. It is an opportunity to show EDTEC faculty how you've exploited your time in the masters program and how you have integrated your experiences into your present or future work.

EDTEC faculty see your portfolio as a window into how you've met the core standards of the program and brought them together into a comprehensible whole with a focus on your own interests and aspirations. Prospective employers or clients will appreciate a direct glimpse into the quality and variety of your thought and work. A successful e-portfolio process (building and presenting it) fulfills the comprehensive exam requirement for EDTEC master’s degree candidates.

What is the EDTEC e-portfolio?

The e-portfolio is first and foremost a representation of your accomplishments throughout the EDTEC program and a broad reflection on your work as a whole. It should be a showcase of your best projects and papers and a reflection on how this work relates to your place in our field. These reflections should demonstrate your understanding and show how you are applying or plan to apply this knowledge in your career and life.

A successful e-portfolio process (building and presenting it) fulfills the comprehensive exam requirement for EDTEC master’s degree candidates.

Where can I find a sample e-portfolio?

Here's what a sample e-portfolio might look like. (Or use the "Sample Portfolio" menu item at the top of this page from anywhere in this Web site.

When should I start my e-portfolio?

Your e-portfolio should be started as soon as you begin the EDTEC program. In EDTEC 541 you'll begin building your e-portfolio web site. Each class features assignments and projects (artifacts) that directly connect to one or more of our program standards; pay special attention to the eight core standards for which you must demonstrate competence. Discuss options with the class instructor or professor if you’re not sure about what to choose. You’ll want to draft a reflection for each artifact you select; best to do this when the course and the assignment are fresh in your mind.

Keep track of your progress—but don’t feel that you are bound or tethered to your original selections. As you progress through the program, you may feel that an artifact from a course taken late in the program better showcases your capabilities; by the same token, you may decide that something from a class taken early in the program truly illustrates a seminal learning moment that you want to share.

When should I finalize my e-portfolio?

You will finalize your e-portfolio during ED 795B. You will present your e-portfolio in ED 795B to a panel of faculty to fulfill your comprehensive exam requirement.

What information does this web site provide about the e-portfolio?

This web site is your guiding light throughout the portfolio experience. Each page gives important information for the portfolio

Introduction: Gives reasons for using a portfolio assessment tool and a link to a sample portfolio.
Structure: Explains specifically what should be included in your e-portfolio.
Artifacts: Gives you details about the number of artifacts you need and the requirements for each.
Reflections: Describes what needs to be included in the artifact reflections, as well as the comprehensive reflection.
Standards: Gives you a list of the standards to choose from, including the required core EDTEC standards you must use within your e-portfolio.
Format: Explains the types of formats you can use for your e-portfolio and other details on format.
Assessment: Describes how the e-portfolio will be graded and gives you a link to the grading rubric.
FAQ: Answers many questions not answered on the other pages.