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All students are required to begin compiling an
ePortfolio during the first semester of active
enrollment in the HIA program. Completed coursework
should be maintained in the ePortfolio from project and
assignments completed throughout the program. The medium
used to maintain an ePortfolio varies but may include
CD-ROM, DVD, Flash-drive, and/or website. Students will
submit their final, compiled ePortfolios for faculty
evaluation during a designated course prior to
completion of the HIA program.
NOTE: Students are encouraged to omit personal
information such as address, phone number or SSN from
the ePortfolio.
What is an ePortfolio?
"A collection of artifacts, evidence, and reflections
documenting what one knows and is able to do in a
professional field."
"...to prompt reflection, to provide a record of
professional development, to demonstrate achievement or
program goals, to encourage professional discourse, and
to give students a portable artifact for job
interviews."
Example Artifacts Contained in an ePortfolio
Sample coursework (projects and assignments) as
evidence of competency, such as: Current resume;
reflective statements and writings; term papers;
spreadsheets and graphs; PowerPoint presentations;
screen shots and other documentation from Systems
projects; and Web pages.
Other artifacts often found in ePortfolios may
include: evaluations; videos, graphics, or artwork;
references, employment; honor/award certificates;
personal web pages; evidence of community involvement;
and copies of current transcript.
Advantages of an ePortfolio to the Student
- Creating of a portfolio that would be of
interest to employers; to show the students'
personality; to showcase the students' technological
skills.
- Students can choose what artifacts to include
that demonstrate knowledge or skills relating to
accreditation standards.
- Assist the student in coming to a better
understanding of their chosen profession.
- Can be designed according to purpose (Learning,
formative and summative assessment, and employment).
- Highly flexible and customizable that over time
becomes a professional vita
- Multiple structures/views
- Sharable/facilities interaction
- Transportable
- Faculty may view the portfolio at any time for
evaluation and assessment.
Creating a Portfolio
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