2. 2
Final
Grades
Please record your final grade for each evaluation method in the spaces below.
Assignment/Test Grade
Welcome Page Portfolio _________/5%
Interpersonal Skills Task #1 ________/10%
All About Me Page Portfolio ________/15%
Academic Honesty Quiz ________10%
Test #1 ________15%
Interpersonal Skills Task #2 ________10%
Artifacts and Reflections/ Overall
e-Portfolio
________20%
Final Test ________/15%
Final Grade
Add up your final grades
________100%
3. 3
Visible
Learning
Project
E-‐Portfolio
Overview
A
professional
portfolio
is
an
organized
collection
of
important
documents
and
items
that
showcases
your
talents,
most
relevant
skills,
and
charts
your
professional
growth.
A
professional
portfolio
can
be
created
and
used
for
any
discipline
or
profession
(teaching,
art,
research,
nursing,
journalism,
and
Early
Childhood
Education)
The
Question
Your
Portfolio
will
answer
Who
are
you
and
how
have
you
met
your
educational
and
professional
goals?
The
Task
Create
a
virtual
e-‐portfolio
of
resources,
ideas
and
reflections,
in
the
form
of
an
e-‐Portfolio,
which
will
help
you
accomplish
your
goals.
Visible
Learning
Project
Framework
Your
e-‐Portfolio
will
be
created
using
a
WIKI
and
travel
with
you
over
your
2
years
of
study,
with
information
added
each
semester.
The
key
components
of
your
e-‐Portfolio
will
include
the
following:
• Welcome
(semester
1)
• All
About
Me
(semester
1)
• Artifacts
&
Reflections
(beginning
semester
1)
• Resume/Cover
Letter
(Semester
4)
• Professional
Journey
(Semester
4)
4. 4
Visible
Learning
Project
Instructions
This
semester
you
will
organize
your
e-‐Portfolio
into
four
sections
and
include
related
artifacts
and
reflections,
as
noted
below.
Section
1
Grade
Value:
5%
Description:
A
“Welcome”
page,
which
will
serve
as
the
main
introduction
and
navigation
page.
The
introduction
must
include
the
following
mandatory
elements.
Mandatory
Elements
1. Introduction
of
you
and
to
your
e-‐Portfolio
–
clearly
identifying
the
purpose
of
the
portfolio
2. A
short
biography
(previous
education,
accomplishments
etc.,
professionally
written)
3. An
image
that
represents
you
or
your
interests,
professional
image
4. A
list
of
other
pages/e-‐Portfolio
components,
as
previously
described
Optional
Elements
You
may
also
wish
to
include
one
of
the
following
optional
elements:
• A
favourite
quote
that
inspires
you
or
is
related
to
your
chosen
field
(Early
Childhood
Education)
• Memorable
experience,
which
relates
to
your
chosen
career
path
in
the
Early
Childhood
Education
Program
Evaluation:
Up
to
a
grade
of
5
marks
will
be
awarded
if
you
complete
the
required
components
in
a
manner
that
reflects
in-‐class
discussions
&
directions.
Suggestions
for
improvement
will
be
provided
&
must
be
incorporated
during
future
revisions.
Section
2
Description:
An
“About
Me”
page,
guided
by
the
questions
listed
below.
Grade
Value:
15%
Evaluation:
See
attached
rubric
Description:
An
“About
Me”
page,
guided
by
the
questions
listed
below.
• Who
am
I?
What
makes
me
unique?
• What
are
my
challenges?
In
life?
In
school?
• How
do
I
learn
and
solve
problems?
• What
are
my
immediate
and
long-‐term
goals?
To
creatively
present
key
information
about
yourself,
you
will
include
the
following
multimedia
artifacts:
a. A
multimedia
artifact
(Animoto)
which
tells
a
“story”,
highlighting
key
information
about
you
and
your
inspiration(s)
and
goals
b. A
photo
collage
of
your
interests/passions
5. 5
Section
3
Description:
Artifacts
&
Reflections
Main
Page
-‐
including
artifacts/work
samples
and
reflections
for
each
of
the
assignments
listed
below.
Value:
20%
(Overall
e-‐Portfolio
Assessment.
This
element
is
a
Mandatory
component
and
must
be
completed
for
successful
completion
of
the
course.)
Evaluation:
See
attached
rubric
Course
&
Code
Professor
Threads
in
ECE
Program
Learning
Outcomes
Portfolio
Artifact/Reflection
ECEP
103
Healthy
Development
of
the
Whole
Child
Development
Discuss
and
summarize
the
healthy
development
of
the
whole
child
including
physical,
cognitive,
social/emotional
dimensions.
Virtual
Child
–
Pt.
1
Assignment
and
reflection
ECEP
104
An
Introduction
to
ECE
Global
Citizenship
Examine
beliefs,
values
and
behaviours
that
form
individual
and
community
identities
and
the
basis
for
respectful
relationships
Global
Child
Care
Assignment
and
reflection
ECEP
1010
Keys
to
Success
Global
Citizenship
Examine
one’s
roles
and
responsibilities
as
a
global
citizen
in
personal
and
professional
life.
Cross
Cultural
Communication
*All
elements
covered
in
the
Interpersonal
component
of
the
course
Assignment
and
reflection
Guiding Questions for Reflection:
a. Give one concrete example that clearly demonstrates your understanding for the corresponding key
learning outcome?
b. What was the most valuable part of this assignment/course/field experience? Explain why?
c. What was the most challenging part of this assignment/course/field experience? Why? What strategies
and resources did you use to meet these challenges?
Helpful Hints
1. Capture everything! This includes saving samples of your work, and photos of yourself engaged in the process of
learning (small group work, presentations etc.). Save them on your USB in an organized system. When you are
writing your reflections for each course, go back and look at your collection of evidence and photos, and use them
to support your answers.
6. 6
Helpful Resources
E-Portfolios
ePortfolio Gallery
Personal Spirit
Who Inspires Sir Ken?
Randy Pausch the Last Lecture: Achieving your Childhood Dreams
Digital Citizenship
Netiquette
Everyone Knows Your Name
There is no such thing as “deleted” on the internet
The Internet Could Own Your Future
Online Research
Evaluating Websites
Digital tools
Pbworks Voki
Animoto Glogster
Powerpoint Storybird
Voicethread Jigsawplanet
Wordle Surveymonkey
Xtranormal Bitstrips
Mixbook Skype
Bibme Slideshare
Copyright-free Images
Behold
Morguefile
http://www.freedigitalphotos.net
http://www.everystockphoto.com
*No Google images*
7. 7
All About Me Page
Exemplary Proficient Partially Proficient Incomplete
Criterion: Layout
3
Easy to read. Fonts, point size, bullets,
italics, bold, headings and sub-
headings enhance the content.
Colours enhance the readability and
aesthetic quality of the text.
2
Generally easy to read.
Fonts, point size, bullets,
italics, bold, headings
and sub-headings
enhance the content. A
few minor format
changes would enhance
the presentation.
1
Often difficult to read.
Fonts, point size, bullets,
italics, bold, headings
and sub-headings do not
always enhance the
content.
Colours are distracting in
some places.
0
Difficult to read. Fonts, point
size, bullets, italics, bold,
headings and sub-headings do
not enhance the content.
Page appears cluttered.
Background and colours are
distracting and diminish the
readability of the text.
Criterion: Key Elements
7
All information clearly identifies
and describes the key elements in
a clear, professional manner.
5
Most of the
information identifies
and describes key
elements in a clear
and professional
manner.
3
Some of the
information identifies
and describes key
elements in a clear
and professional
manner.
0
The information fails to
identify and describe key
elements in a clear and
professional manner.
Criterion: Writing
3
There are no errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling.
2
There are a few errors
in grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling. These require
minor editing and
revision.
1
There are 4 or more
errors in grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling requiring
significant editing and
revision.
0
The text has more than 6
errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling. Errors interfere
with meaning & require major
editing & revision.
Criterion: Multimedia
7
All of the multimedia enhance the
purpose of the e-Portfolio, create
interest, and are appropriate. The
content of the e-Portfolio is enhanced
in an original way. All of the examples
are appropriate for the chosen
purpose
5
Most of the multimedia
enhance the purpose of
the e-Portfolio, create
interest, and are
generally appropriate.
The content of the
e-Portfolio is enhanced
somewhat in an original
way.
3
A few of the multimedia
enhance the purpose of
the e-Portfolio, create
interest, and are
sometimes appropriate.
The content of the
e-Portfolio is not always
enhanced because of the
inappropriate examples
chosen for the purpose.
0
The photographs, graphics,
sounds, and/or videos are
inappropriate and do not meet
professional standards. They
are distracting and detract from
the content.
/20 marks /15%
8. 8
Artifacts & Reflections/Overall e-Portfolio Assessment
Visible Learning Celebration
Exemplary Proficient Partially Proficient Incomplete
Criteria: Layout
3
Easy to read. Fonts, point size, bullets,
italics, bold, headings and sub-
headings are consistent and enhance
the content. Colours enhance the
readability and aesthetic quality of the
portfolio.
2
Generally easy to read.
Fonts, point size, bullets,
italics, bold, headings
and sub-headings
enhance the content. A
few minor format
changes would enhance
the presentation.
1
Often difficult to read.
Fonts, point size, bullets,
italics, bold, headings
and sub-headings do not
always enhance the
content.
Colours are distracting in
some places.
0
Difficult to read. Fonts, point
size, bullets, italics, bold,
headings and sub-headings do
not enhance the content.
Page appears cluttered.
Background and colours are
distracting and diminish the
readability of the text.
Criteria: Reflections x 2
7
All of the assignment artifact are
accompanied by reflective comments
that clearly explain the importance of
that particular work including title,
author, and date
All directly relate to the purpose of the
e-portfolio. All of the components
demonstrate the use of clear, well
organized, and accurate written
communication.
5
Two of the assignment
artifacts are
accompanied by
reflective comments that
clearly explain the
importance of that
particular work including
title, author, and date.
All clearly relate to the
purpose of the e-
portfolio. There are only
one or two occurrences
of unorganized,
inaccurate, or difficult to
interpret written
information.
3
One of the assignment
artifacts are
accompanied by
reflective comments that
clearly explain the
importance of that
particular work including
title, author, and date.
Somewhat unclearly
related to the purpose of
the e-portfolio. There are
three or four occurrences
of unorganized,
inaccurate, or difficult to
interpret written
information.
0
None of the artifacts are
accompanied by reflective
comments that clearly explain
the particular work including
title, author, and date.
Incomplete
Criteria: Writing
3
There are no errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling.
2
There are a few errors in
grammar, capitalization,
punctuation, and
spelling. These require
minor editing and
revision.
1
There are 4 or more
errors in grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling
requiring significant
editing and revision.
0
The text has more than 6 errors
in grammar, capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling. Errors
interfere with meaning & require
major editing & revision.
Criteria: Multimedia
7
All of the multimedia enhance the
purpose of the e-portfolio, create
interest, and are appropriate. The
content of the e-portfolio is enhanced
in an original way. All of the examples
are appropriate for the chosen
purpose
5
Most of the multimedia
enhance the purpose of
the e-portfolio, create
interest, and are
generally appropriate.
The content of the e-
portfolio is enhanced
somewhat in an original
way.
3
A few of the multimedia
enhance the purpose of
the e-portfolio, create
interest, and are
sometimes appropriate.
The content of the e-
portfolio is not always
enhanced because of the
inappropriate examples
chosen for the purpose.
0
The photographs, graphics,
sounds, and/or videos are
inappropriate. They are
distracting and detract from the
content.
9. 9
Criteria: Navigation
3
All of the portfolio navigation links
(internal & external) connect to the
appropriate page/website.
Page to page navigation clearly
directs reader.
2
Most of the portfolio
navigation links (internal
& external) connect to
the appropriate
page/website.
Inconsistent page-to-
page navigation.
1
Some of the portfolio
navigation links (internal
& external) connect to
the appropriate
page/website.
No page-to-page
navigation.
0
There are significant problems
with portfolio navigation links.
/30 marks /20%
10. 10
Quizzes, Tests, and In-class Workshops
1. Plagiarism Quiz
Grade Value: 10%
Description: This test will measure your understanding of key concepts related to academic honesty, plagiarism and
related sanctions. It is necessary to pass this quiz with a “C” grade in order to proceed to 2
nd
semester.
2. Interpersonal Communication – Test # 1
Grade Value: 15%
Description: Content test, to measure your understanding of Interpersonal Communication elements and concepts.
3. Final Test – Keys to Success
Grade Value: 15%
Description: This comprehensive test will connect with your practical application of knowledge, skills learned in the
course.
In-Class Tasks/Workshops
1. Interpersonal Skills Task 1 (Week 6) Grade Value: 10%
2. Interpersonal Skills Task 2 (Week 11) Grade Value: 10%
During these in-class Tasks/Workshops participants make meaningful connections related to the content covered,
by sharing, practicing, and collaborating during this course. Formats will be discussed during class. Students must
be present (or must have made prior arrangements with the Professor) in classes, to complete requirements and
for consideration of grades.
11. 11
Putting our Tools to the Test Weeks 6 & 11
Grade Value: 10% each (Total 20%)
During these class sessions, small groups of students will be given a Communication Task. Using
the skills that have been acquired during the semester, groups will demonstrate and record the
process of their “solutions” to the task. Your instructor will assign the groups and the tasks. You will
be evaluated in-class, during the process. Grading criteria will be distributed on the day of the in-
class task.