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

Scroll down for a helpful video of instructions for logging in to your e-Portfolio, or click here to download a pdf guide for help with logging into your e-Portfolio in Sakai.

The Assessment Portfolio

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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

showcase-portfolio1 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

This contest was created to promote and showcase the work of NBTS students. ePortfolios are a venue for students to demonstrate their skills development, public expression, academic progress, retention of ideas, among other areas. Student showcase e-Portfolios can be used to support career preparation and credential documentation even after their matriculation from NBTS. Students have an opportunity to win one of 3 prizes.

Deadline for completed showcase e-portfolios is May 15^th.

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

Prizes

All prizes awarded as book gift certificates

1st Prize $250
2nd Prize $100
3rd Prize $75

e-Portfolio Instructions

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