Notre Dame E-Portfolio Initiative: A Blended Advising Approach for Student Engagement & Success
Author:
G. Alex Ambrose, Academic Advisor, University of Notre Dame, for more information visit his ePortfolio at www.gAlexAmbrose.com
Event:
April 22, 2011, Spring Symposium at Indiana University South Bend
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Program Description:
The purpose of the First Year of Studies E-Portfolio Initiative (FYS-EPI) is to explore the use of e-portfolios in higher education to improve student learning and success. More specifically, we are examining the role academic advisors can play in using e-portfolios as a blended advising strategy to engage students across a-curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular learning experiences. The FYS-EPI has 3 main objectives: 1) Projects & Pilots: to design and test an open courseware, integrated e-portfolio system; 2) University Outreach & Collaboration: to develop a portfolio “culture” across student and academic affairs through student and faculty buy-in, workshops and professional development; and 3) Research: to systematically measure the qualities, programs, practices, conditions, and impact of e-portfolios in higher education on student engagement and report findings.
Note:
Slides will be posted soon.
Program Description:
The purpose of the First Year of Studies E-Portfolio Initiative (FYS-EPI) is to explore the use of e-portfolios in higher education to improve student learning and success. More specifically, we are examining the role academic advisors can play in using e-portfolios as a blended advising strategy to engage students across a-curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular learning experiences. The FYS-EPI has 3 main objectives: 1) Projects & Pilots: to design and test an open courseware, integrated e-portfolio system; 2) University Outreach & Collaboration: to develop a portfolio “culture” across student and academic affairs through student and faculty buy-in, workshops and professional development; and 3) Research: to systematically measure the qualities, programs, practices, conditions, and impact of e-portfolios in higher education on student engagement and report findings.
Outcomes:
Program participants will:
•Be introduced to an innovative blended advising approach
•Assess a collaborative approach to fusing academic and student affairs
•Analyze the role e-portfolios can play to support student, success, learning, and engagement
•Examine a First Year program
•Debate, critique, and judge the role technology can play towards student success
Note:
Slides will be posted soon.
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