 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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Professional Development Plans (PDP)
- Evidence of Work-based Learning
- Reflective Practice
- Projects and Presentations
- 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 student 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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- It is a tool for personal development
- You will have a personal learning record
- You will have direction for career planning
- You will have a tool for feedback from instructors and peers
- You will have a concrete way of showcasing strengths to instructors or future employers
- You will have an extremely portable tool to use no matter where you are in the world
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| Where can I learn how to use Mahara?
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The Academic Core Processes & Systems will be offering two types of workshops: Workshops upon request by your course instructor OR pre-scheduled workshops that will be announced to you via email.
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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By default, your Mahara account is active as long as you are a student at AUB. During the clearance process, you will be required to fill a form concerning your Mahara account. If you wish to keep your access to Mahara, choose this option in the form. Once the clearance process is completed and you no longer have access to the campus computer labs, you will be able to log in once again with your username and password, after which you will need to change your password (or you can keep it the same) and you will have access to Mahara normally using this new password.
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| How can I use Mahara with my Moodle course?
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ACPS is currently working on Integrating Moodle and Mahara for easier access for you. For now, you have to log in to Mahara and to Moodle separately but with the same username and password. If your instructor is using e-portfolios in a course activity, s/he will instruct you on how to use it.
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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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