E-Portfolios @ NBTS
What is an e-Portfolio?
An e-portfolio is an electronic collection of demonstrations, resources and accomplishments of an individual, group or institution. As an administrative tool, e-Portfolios serve as a way for NBTS to gather data used in assessing student and programmatic learning outcomes, making the accreditation and assessment process more visible. Student showcase e-Portfolios can be used to support career preparation and credential documentation even after their matriculation from NBTS.
Why use e-Portfolios?
The value added benefit of using e-Portfolios include:
- The ability to reflect upon student learning and programmatic outcomes
- The ability to electronically organize and present learning experiences.
- Students have the ability to self-assess their progress at any point during their matriculation.
- Creating electronic presentations and sources for specific audiences.
- Supporting lifelong learning.
How Do I Access My e-Portfolio?
Students can access their individual e-Portfolios through any of their courses located in SAKAI. Simply log into SAKAI and access any one of your courses (must be for the current semester). The e-Portfolio tool will appear in the course. All students have been provided with two portfolios. For more information on accessing your portfolio, click on an item below:
Assessment Portfolio
Showcase Portfolio
The Assessment Portfolio
Assessing your NBTS Assessment e-Portfolio
- NBTS e-Portfolio works best with Firefox as a browser (other browsers are less reliable)
- Log into Sakai and go to NBTS course site.
- Click the e-Portfolio tool.
- You will be logged into your two portfolios (Assessment and Showcase)
- NSTATS Assessment Portfolio is labeled with your NBTS ID number
- NBTS Showcase Portfolio is labeled with your name (only you and the e-Portfolio administrator have access to your showcase portfolio)
- To open a portfolio, click its label.
To navigate the portfolio: click here Assessment Portfolio Resource
The Showcase Portfolio
Assessing your NBTS Showcase e-Portfolio
- NBTS e-Portfolio works best with Firefox as a browser (other browsers are less reliable)
- Log into Sakai and go to NBTS course site.
- Click the e-Portfolio tool.
- You will be logged into your two portfolios (Assessment and Showcase)
- NSTATS Assessment Portfolio is labeled with your NBTS ID number
- NBTS Showcase Portfolio is labeled with your name (only you and the e-Portfolio administrator have access to your showcase portfolio)
- To open a portfolio, click its label.
To navigate the portfolio: click here Showcase Portfolio Resource
Showcase e-Portfolio Contest
Deadline for completed showcase e-portfolios is May 15th.
Click below for more information about the contest:
Guidelines
- ePortfolio must contain a title.
- All sourced images, videos, and text must be properly captured (i.e. URL if applicable).
- Include at least three artifacts:
- Written assignments (Word, PDF)
- Media (photography, Illustrations, Videos, Animation in appropriate formats)
Evaluation Criteria
- Biographical and professional narrative
- Personal introduction, professional goals, and relevant experience are presented in a clear and professional manner.
- Originality and Creativity
- Headers, images, sourced images, and captions.
- Self-evaluation
- Reflection on learning and professional development.
- Artifacts
- includes at least three artifacts.
- Assignments (an assignment from Assessment Portfolio is sufficient)
- Media (see above guidelines)
- Each artifact is accompanied by a written reflection on learning
- includes at least three artifacts.
Prizes
- 1st Prize $250
- 2nd Prize $100
- 3rd Prize $75
For more information, please contact:
Terry A. Smith, Ph.D.
Director of Assessment & Academic Initiatives
Affiliate Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
35 Seminary Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1196
732-247-5241
tsmith@nbts.edu
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