Crafting Professional Digital Identities via ePortfolios Megan K. Mize |

Center for High Impact Practices

What is an ePortfolio? A digital collection of student or faculty work developed across varied contexts (classes, social activities, etc.) over time. A demonstration of the user's abilities and platforms for self-expression, which can be maintained dynamically over time.

Why Bother? A Story

How to Build an eP Archive eP ● Google Drive ● Dropbox/Box ● OneNote Showcase eP ● Wix, Weebly ● Wordpress

Archive Portfolio

Showcase as Transfer

Evolving Support: Faculty Wordpress Template Design ● Available to eP3 participants ● Instructors meet with eP Coordinator and Wordpress Specialist GA ● Collaborate in creation of a WP template for a course or program ● 6 templates are in-progress for Fall implementation, with 4 more programs potentially interested and 3 course templates in-process. ● Sample Template

Evolving Support: Students Embedded ePortfolio Assistants ● Available to eP3 participants during the first semester of their implementation.

Upperclassmen eP Initiative ● Monthly meetings with eP Assistants ● Guided construction of showcase ePortfolios ● Aimed at developing showcases for graduate school or job market.

ePortfolio Support Academic/ Digital Coaches ● Schedule Appointments ● Attend a Workshop ○ The Basics of WordPress ○ Uploading and Linking to WordPress ○ The Basics of Wix ○ Uploading and Linking to Wix ○ Layout, Navigation, and Aesthetics of ePortfolios

Further Questions? Online Tutorials: Lynda.com at ODU Megan K. Mize [email protected] Student Success Center 2002 Phone: 683.4116