Portfolios Principles Of Engineering 2012 Project Lead The

Portfolios Principles Of Engineering © 2012 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Design Portfolio • Purpose of this presentation – Define portfolio – Explain portfolio uses – Indicate portfolio content – Give examples of portfolio entries

What Is a Portfolio? A collection of documents selected for a particular purpose. • • • Record history or important events Document a design Display experience and skills Display best work Organize a collection of materials

Portfolio Types • Types of portfolios – Project – Course – Longitudinal or Growth – Showcase • For our purposes, we will focus on a project portfolio here

Portfolio Structure • A design process can be used to arrange a project portfolio in a logical manner © 2012 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Physical Aspects of a Portfolio • Protective front and back covers • Spiral binding so that portfolio opens fully to lie flat • Personal logo • Contact information Proje ct Ti tle Dat e

Personal Information Page • Contains – Your picture – Brief autobiography – Content related to your goals

Project Information Page • Design project introduction • Design brief • Explains the problem, the challenge, and the project constraints

Research • Examples of project research • Key findings – Validation – Justification • Information is straightforward and clear • Brief

Sketches • Show ideation process or result of brainstorming • Include several types • Evidence of concept selection process

Technical Drawings • Document idea development work • All dimensions • Information to justify materials selected • Mathematical calculations

Modeling • Assembly explanations • Images of prototypes

Testing and Evaluation • Test procedure • Test data • Statistical information to support solution • Suggested improvements or modifications

Reflection and Rubrics • Reflect on process and outcome • Include rubrics • May include selfassessment • May include team assessment

The Completed Portfolio • Stands alone • Can be used in presentations • Cites sources Proje ct Ti tle Dat e