 What is an e-portfolio?
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An e-portfolio is a tool, which allows you to collect information and resources and display them in a variety of views to be shared with others. E-portfolios can be used to enter, save, organize, view, and selectively share educational records, artifacts, and reflections. They can include:
- An area to demonstrate professional development
- A showcase of skills, creativity and accomplishments
- Individual and career development plans
- Performance reviews
- And much more…
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| What is Mahara?
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" Mahara is an open source e-portfolio system with a flexible display framework. Mahara, meaning 'think' or 'thought' in Te Reo Māori, is user-centered environment with a permissions framework that enables different views of an e-portfolio to be easily managed. Mahara also features a weblog, resume builder and social networking system, connecting users and creating online student communities." - mahara.org
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| What is the URL for Mahara @ AUB?
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| How can I create a Mahara account?
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Every staff at AUB already has a Mahara account since the username and password for it are the same as their AUBnet ID.
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| How do I log in to Mahara @ AUB?
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| Will I be able to access my Mahara account from home?
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Yes! Mahara is an online platform and can be accessed from any computer with a working Internet connection.
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| Why should I create an e-portfolio?
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- You will have the opportunity to explore more fully who you are and what you know and can do
- You will assess your strengths and interests, which will assist you in seeking new opportunities within your department or the AUB as a whole
- You will be able to share your professional progress with the AUB administration in a clear and innovative way
- You will have a record of personal learning with documents that prove formal and informal learning
- You will be able to demonstrate professional growth and show a commitment to continued learning by documenting lifelong experiences
- You will be able to "showcase" your best work and share examples easily and comfortably with friends and colleagues
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| Where can I learn how to use Mahara?
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The Academic Core Processes & Systems offers workshops on Mahara every semester on fixed dates or upon request at any other time. Check the Scheduled Sessions for times and dates. You can also learn how to use Mahara through the tutorials available on the ACPS website. If you need more information, call the Mahara administrator at 3580.
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| How long is my Mahara account active?
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Your Mahara account is active as long as you are a staff at AUB. If you leave, your Mahara account will be terminated and it is your responsibility to export your e-portfolio and take it with you.
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| How do I export my e-portfolio before I leave AUB?
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Under the Export tab in Mahara, you have the options of exporting all of your e-portfolio or some of your Views. The exported file is a zipped file that contains your e-portfolio pages and the supporting documents. You can create a webpage out of your e-portfolio or Views that you can edit using FrontPage or any similar software, and you can publish on your personal website. Learn more about exporting your e-portfolio.
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| Is the content I place on Mahara private and secure?
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The server where Mahara @ AUB is housed is a secured server (notice the https in the URL). You can choose to make any content you place on Mahara either private or public.
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| Can people outside of AUB view my e-porfolio?
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It depends. You can choose to make your e-portfolio available for anyone to view, or available only to a defined group of people. You can also make your e-portfolio completely private.
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| Can I use images and video in my e-portfolio?
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Yes, images and video, used appropriately, can enhance your e-portfolio. However, file sizes need to be minimized to conserve server space and to allow people to access your e-portfolio easily.
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