For faculty members, E-portfolios can be used as:
- An area to demonstrate professional development
- Published works and presentations
- Individual development plans
- Performance reviews
- Research
- Peer review and feedback
- Sharing, distribution
- Teaching tool
- Updating course material for electronic delivery
- Reflective and critical review of learning outcomes within assessment
| What Are The Benefits of Using E-Portfolio for Faculty Members:
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Educators who develop their own Portfolio will see BENEFITS . . . from the PROCESS
- They will understand the important aspect of the process fully and see that the process is just as important as the product
- They will be able to empathize with students as they create, find or request their own evidence
- They will develop an appreciation for the challenges that are experienced while writing a reflective statement that identifies learning
- They will have the opportunity to explore more fully who they are and what they know and can do
- They will assess strengths and interests which allows for exploration of career options
- They will refresh their skills in documenting lifelong learning experiences
. . . . from the PRODUCT
- They will have a record of personal learning with documents that prove formal and informal learning
- They will be able to demonstrate professional growth and show a commitment to continued learning
- They will have an organized collection of evidence that can be used as a job search tool if needed
- They will have a tool to showcase skills and knowledge to their employers when seeking a new position or a promotion
- They will be able to identify strengths and/or weaknesses to help with future professional development decisions
- They will be able to assess strengths and make more informed decisions on career options
- They will have clear documentation to assist with Prior Learning Assessment and be able to link learning to learning outcomes
- They may even have the evidence needed for PLA credits when pursuing continued education
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| Get Started With Mahara
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The following steps will get you on your way to creating your own e-portfolio:
- View sample faculty e-portfolios
- Read the Mahara FAQ
- Log in to Mahara - http://eportfolio.aub.edu.lb
- Follow the Mahara tutorial
- START CREATING YOUR E-PORTFOLIO!
Note: Contact ACPS by email at moodle@aub.edu.lb or by phone at extension 3580 to schedule an e-portfolio session. To use Mahara with your students:
- Define the purpose of the e-portfolio activity in your course
- Read the Mahara FAQ
- Learn Mahara
- Request a Controlled Group
- Request a 'Mahara for Students' session by sending an email to moodle@aub.edu.lb
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