Portfolio Guide for ML 550

Name: __________________________________________

Portfolio Guide for ML 550

ML 550 students will demonstrate their competence (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) by preparing a learning portfolio. For this class we will develop a particular type of portfolio: an evaluation portfolio. An evaluation portfolio is a carefully selected set of evidence which allows others (e.g., instructors, peers, and co-learners) to assess proficiency in a particular field.

Your portfolio will consist of several types of documents collected into a folder or binder (or they can be bound together) which you will submit to the instructor at the final class period. Each section of your portfolio should be clearly labeled and separated from the other parts using file tabs or post-its.

Instructions: Printout this page. Then fill-in the blanks with the requested data. Tally your self-evaluation points at the bottom of the page. The portfolio must include a table of contents and point tally (this page should be used for this purpose).

Here is the basic structure of the portfolio:

1. Table of Contents (this sheet)

2. Reflective Statement: You should prepare a brief 2-3 page reflective essay reviewing what you learned in this course and how you see yourself integrating technology into your life's work. Think back on your experiences in this class. What are the most important things you have learned? Please reflect on at least three types of learning you have done in the course:

What knowledge have you gained?

What skills have you acquired? (see the course syllabus for a list of the course objectives in these three domains).

What attitudes have you developed?

3. Course Journal: This section is worth up to 26 points. [ _____________ ]

This is a typed and edited set of your notes reviewing the concepts and skills covered in our course meetings and readings.

4. Internet Lessons: This section is worth up to 22 points. [ _____________ ]

Display all completed and evaluated Internet Lessons (they should all have a point value on the top).

5. Technology Plan: Worth up to 26 points. [ _____________ ]

Place a copy of your evaluated two-part written rationale for using digitally-mediated communications technology in your organization.

Student Choice:

6. Personal Web Page: Whichever you chose (Personal Web Site or Technology Leap) worth up to 26 points. [ _____________ ]

a. Include a printout of the main pages of your web site.

Scoring rubric for personal web pages or sites developed in this course:

0.0-0.9 (0-4 points): Web page is incomplete, doesn't possess the minimum elements for a passing grade (see below), or is completed in such a way that it does not display professional-level commitment to quality work.

1.0-1.9 (5-9 points): Web page is minimally passing. All basic elements may present, but the elements may not work correctly or are poorly executed.

2.0-2.5 (10-14 points): Web page satisfies all basic requirements for this assignment, i.e., the page includes at least five graphics, three hyperlinks, and displays general familiarity with the basic tenets of effective web page layout.

3.0-3.5 (15-19 points): Web page satisfies all basic requirements for this assignment, plus is executed with a high degree of precision, creativity, and scholarship. This higher degree of performance would include several additional web page design elements such as: original scanned or drawn graphics, multiple sub-pages linking to and from the index page, original animated GIFs, imbedded tables, or other advanced HTML and/or design features. A written plan was delivered to the instructor at least one week before the web site was published.

4.0 (20-26 points): Web page satisfies all basic requirements for this assignment, plus is executed with a very high degree of precision, creativity and scholarship. This highest degree of performance would include several of the following advanced web page development features in addition to those mentioned above: site-wide navigation tools, Cgi, JavaScript, or Java applets, cascading style sheets, Dynamic HTML, XML, forms, video files, sound files, database integration, or other advanced HTML and/or design elements. A written plan was delivered to the instructor at least two weeks before the web site was published.

b. or Technology Leap:

In this section, include any materials pertaining to your brief (8-10 minute) oral report discussing a new technology or application on which you will have done independent research If you used any visuals in your oral presentation, or collected any other documentation (brochures, samples, etc.) include copies of these in this section of your portfolio.

7. Handouts, Articles, Other Course Notes, and Any Other Artifacts:

Collate each document/item and place these miscellaneous items in the final section of your portfolio.
Of course, all written documents must display college-level writing mechanics. Poorly written essays and inadequately organized portfolios will be rejected.

Once you have completed collecting all of your materials into your portfolio, go back and tally or rate your performance in each of the areas in which points are to be awarded. Place your self-evaluation in the brackets following each possible point total. Total these points in the space provided below.

Important Notes: Points may be subtracted from your total for poorly organized, sloppy or incomplete portfolios. Grade points are also deducted for excessive absences. Completed portfolios are due no later than the final class period listed on the course syllabus.

Total Points Earned: [ _______________ ]

(Below this line to be filled-out by the instructor)

Total points awarded: ____________________

Course grade reported: ____________________