UMass Boston Educational Technology Conference University of Massachusetts

UMass Boston Educational Technology Conference University of Massachusetts Boston May 17 th, 2007 e. Portfolio: Technology Linking Assessment, Learning and Career Development Introduction and Overview: Cynthia Jahn, Academic Support Programs Comparative Analysis: Open Source Portfolio (OSP) and Blackboard (Web. CT) Vista Portfolio: Oscar Gutierrez, College of Management Mary Brady, Graduate College of Education IT Issues: Christian Pulver, IT Educational Technology and Learning Commons

Overview Open Source Portfolio-Blackboard (Web. CT) Vista Portfolio Fall 05 Spring 06 Summer 05 Fall 06 Spring 07 UMass System Symposium e. Portfolios Dec 06 r. Smart Demonstration Open Source Portfolio (OSP) r. Smart Consultation Faculty, Program Coordinators, IT Staff OSP eportfolio development Fall semester Implementation Spring Semester Implementation UMB –Faculty Professional Staff research and testing of Open Source e. Portfolio (OSP) Members submit eportfolio list of necessary features Proposal developed and submitted for Strategic Initiative Grant(GCE, CM, University Honors; Undergraduate Education r. Smart Faculty, Program Coordinators, IT Staff Open Source Portfolio (OSP)training e. Portfolio Pilot Meetings Development Student Survey Accessibility Study e. Portfolio Pilot Meetings Blackboard (Web. CT) Vista planning-Testing Faculty/Program Coordinators submit Portfolio list of necessary features IT Development Web Training Materials Student Survey Focus group Accessibility study Completed March-Blackboard (Web. CT) Vista Portfolio Demonstration April –Blackboard (Web. CT)Vista Testing

Necessary Features • Ease of use for students and faculty • Adequate storage capacity—ability to store various file types • Portfolio owners have control of content and how it is viewed—flexibility in presentation • Reflection capabilities • Reviewers have ability to assess and give feedback • Portfolio continues across courses, programs and throughout student career (and beyond? ) • Portability • Accessibility