Assessor+ePortfolio+Directions

**School of Education Assessor ePortfolio Directions** http://ndmueducation.wikispaces.com/Assessor+ePortfolio+Directions

Chalk and Wire sends automated messages to the email address linked to the system or you can manually go to Chalk and Wire and begin assessing. Go to [] and login.
 * Getting Started **
 * Important: It is suggested that the email address connected to Chalk and Wire be your NDM account due to FERPA regulations. **


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**Assessing from the Dashboard** Once you log into Chalk and Wire, you will arrive at the Dashboard. You can locate these directions on the right side of the Dashboard. On the left side, you will find **Pending Assessments**. Click on **Pending Assessments,** go to **Pending** to the right of the student's name, and select **Assess**.
 * Completing the Rubric Interface **

The Criterion rubric allows users to click in the box. It turns green  when selected. To add a comment to a selected criterion point, click on the dialogue callout icon beside the rubric. Scroll over the boxes to see the criteria description.

If you prefer a more detailed view of the rubric, then click on the **Full Instrument View** Icon. 

The **supporting document(s)** associated with the artifact are located below the title of the assignment. Download and open the documents by clicking on them.


 * NEW FEATURE** : **View in Browser** will open documents in a small window without downloading the document. The assessor is also able to edit and save an annotated copy for students to see.

Assessors can add **Comments** directly to the document. Students will see the annotated version in their results report.

To attach an annotated document, move the cursor over to the **Overall Comments box** and click the **Paper Clip**. An **upload** button will appear. Browse the computer drives for the file and click **Upload**. 

To leave general assignment comments, Click and enter text into the **Overall Comments** textbox. 

When finished assessing the assignment, click **Save**. The **Final Score** will appear above. 


 * Adding a Grade ** is now an option after you select the ** SAVE ** button. Enter the percent in the **Optionally Enter Grade %** field and click **Save Grade**.


 * To View or Reassess Previous Assignments**

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">To view previous assessments or reassess a student assignment, click on the **Assessment** menu and click **Assess**. Click the **Completed Assessment** button on the left side of the screen. Find the assessment record you wish to reassess, go over to the green Complete message, click it and select reassess.


 * To Transfer an Artifact to a Different Rubric or Assessor**


 * __Different Assessor:__** on the Dashboard go to the pending assessment and use the **Actions drop-down menu** to select **Transfer**. Use the **drop-down menu** to find the name of the new assessor. Click the **Save** button.



<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__**Different Rubric:**__ on the Dashboard go to the pending assessment and use the **Actions drop-down menu** to select **Transfer**. Click **Choose Instrument** and select the **Education** department. Select the new rubric from the list and click **Add Selected**. Select **Done** when you are finished.

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Last Revised : 9/2/2014