Student+ePortfolio+Directions

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


 * Setting Up a New Student ePortfolio**
 * 1) Open a web browser and type [] into the address bar**.** **(Note: Most current, up-to-date web browsers such as Internet Explorer 8, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari are compatible with the ePortfolio system. If you experience difficulties, try another web browser.)**
 * 2) Click //Register// under //Are you a New User//?.
 * 3) Enter your code (provided by Notre Dame of MD University), name, email, and create a password. Feel free to use the account receipt to record the displayed login information (in green) for future reference.
 * 4) Click //Register//, then //Continue//.
 * 5) Click on //Return to login.//
 * 6)  To log in, enter your UserID and password, then click //Enter//.
 * 7) Check the //I agree// box and click //Continue//.
 * 8) On the top left side, click on the three horizontal-lined icon to access the side menu.
 * 9) Click on the //Work// tab and select //My Coursework// option.
 * 10) Select the **//Create New Portfolio//** button.
 * 11) Enter your name in the textbox; under **Select Department** choose //Unassigned//.

12. Create an ePortfolio for your general coursework. Select the **NDMU SoE General Coursework Table of Contents** (TOC). Click //Create//. This will give you access to a course-based table of contents. To find your course number, use the pivot arrow menus to expand the table of contents. Locate your course number and select the artifact you are submitting. 13. ** Second ePortfolio ** : Create ** one of the two ** ePortfolios described below, based on your program.
 * All students will create an NDMU SoE General Coursework table of contents. **

If you are in the **Initial Certification program (will be completing an Internship)** or **Alternative Initial Certification** program (**will use your job in lieu of an Internship**).
 * Program: Initial Certification and Alternative Initial Certification **

Create a second ePortfolio that you will use during your ** Internship & Methods Courses. ** Go to ** Work **, select ** My Portfolios. ** Select ** Create a New Portfolio **. Enter your name in the textbox; under ** Select Department ** choose // Unassigned //. Select the ** NDMU SoE Internships & Methods Courses **. Click // Create //.




 * Program: Candidates in Advanced Certification Programs ** who will be completing a **practicum** ** ( ** this includesthose in the **Leadership in Teaching Program** pursuing certification in **Administration and Supervision, Reading Specialist, Library Media, TESOL, Gifted and Talented, Special Education)**

Create a second ePortfolio that you will use during your ** Practicum. ** Go to ** Work **, select ** My Portfolios. ** Select ** Create a New Portfolio **. Enter your name in the textbox; under ** Select Department ** choose // Unassigned //. Select the ** NDMU SoE Practicum Courses. **

6. Click the //Add Content// menu and select the option necessary to complete the assignment. The **Text Block** allows users to type content directly into a text field. The **Upload File** allows users to upload a file for submission. If you have already uploaded files to the ePortfolio system and need to use the file, select **Files from My Library** to find and use a previously submitted file. Most of the time, users will be uploading a new file. 7. To **Upload File**, select the **Upload File** option. A pop-up window will appear. Users are able to drag files into the **Drag Files Here to Add** box -or- select the **Add Files** to retrieve the file. Click **Start** to upload the document. When the file finishes the upload, click **Close**. To add additional documents, drag additional files and click **Start** to upload the document. 8. Once you have uploaded your artifact(s), you must **submit it for assessment**. Click the //Submit// button located on the right of the screen**. (Note: In rare cases, you may have to select the appropriate scoring rubric that matches your artifact. Please consult your instructor for details.)** 10. As you type the name of the assessor in the space provided, the assessor’s full name will appear. 11. Click on the assessor’s name to confirm the correct name. Click //Submit// at the top right. **(Note: All new ePortfolio users must complete a Demographic Survey. The survey normally appears after you have clicked the //Submit// button on the upload of your first artifact. Surveys are also located in the bottom right on the Dashboard. To update, click //Edit//.** 12. At the top right of the screen click //Your Name// to log out or click //Return to my Portfolios// to go back to the portfolio list.
 * Uploading Artifacts to your ePortfolio and Submitting them for Assessment**
 * 1) Log in to []**. (If you have just created a new ePortfolio, go to Step 4.)**
 * 2) On the top left side, click on the **three horizontal-lined icon** to access the side menu. Click //Work// and select //My Coursework//
 * 3) Your name is a link to your editable portfolio. Click your name and select //Edit Portfolio//.
 * 1) You will be in your **ePortfolio**. Find the assignment under your course number you wish to upload and submit**.**
 * 2) Scroll down and click the assignment name **(Note: If the course number is accidentally selected, then it will not be possible to submit an artifact for assessment.)**
 * Above: The user has selected an assignment under EDU 402.**
 * Above: The assignment's page has opened. To Add Content, the user selects the Drop-Down Menu.**

Click the //**Main Menu**// icon (three horizontal lines on the top-left side), choose **//Work//** and select **//My Results//** to view assessment date, scores, and instructor comments. Click on the //paper clip// next to the artifact name to see additional feedback in the form of document/s (attached comment files), if your instructor/supervisor has uploaded such feedback.
 * Checking Pending or Completed Assessment Results**


 * Additional ePortfolio Features**

**Dashboard** When you first log into your Chalk & Wire account you will be directed to the Dashboard screen. This page offers easy-to-access tools, which allow you to view important information and complete actions without navigating beyond this screen. To get to the Dashboard at any time, click the **//Main Menu//** icon and select //**Dashboard**//.

**Artifact Library** Go to the //**Main Menu**,// select //**Work**// and select **//Artifact Library//**. This area provides users with a document repository. You can upload important documents, assignments, and artifacts at any time. (Note: Uploading documents to this area does not connect it to your TOC. Please see Section III to connect artifacts to your TOC.)

**Finding Instructions and Resources for Artifacts** An artifact may have instructions or resources available in the ePortfolio to assist users. Select the artifact from the Table of Contents (TOC). If instructions are included, then it will appear under the giant page title on the right of the ePortfolio window. Use the //Drop-down Triangle// to open up the Instructions and Resources text field. **Adding and Completing Forms** In some instances, a document is not uploaded for assessment. The update to the ePortfolio supports forms. Instead of completing and uploading a document for assessment, portfolio users will find the proper assignment and Select it from the Table of Contents. Next, click **Add Content** and select **Forms**. A pop-up screen will provide several form options. //Select// the correct form to add to your ePortfolio page. **Caption:** The form will show up inside of the ePortfolio as a link. Click the link, complete the form, and click **Submit.** **Caption:** A list of currently available forms to complete. **Finding Rubrics Embedded inside the ePortfolio** To view the rubric attached to an artifact, go to the main page of the ePortfolio and click the //How Will I Be Assessed?//. The Table of Content will appear below. Use the Drop-down menu to View the attached rubric. Last Revised : 8/25/2014