Portfolio Setup and Content Map

ObjectivesThis document will serve as an initial set of guidelines for students who are beginning tocreate their electronic portfolios for the year. By the end of this initial process, studentsshould produce a written document that provides a detailed plan of what and how they will implement their portfolios for this class. Students should complete a writtencontent map in class as well as outside of class. This document will be created inconsolation with the instructor (input from other students is also encouraged) and will be submitted to Turnitin.com for assessment no later 26 August 2009. Once approved,students, will use time outside of class to bring the initial phase of the portfolio online. All portfolios must be “live” no later than 30 August 2009. Students are expected to begin posting work to this portfolio on Monday, 31 August 2009. Assessment•10 points: The student provided a detailed account of their plans, with reference tothe assignment mechanics (listed below) and in-class instructions. The document isfree of mechanical errors, is clear in its logic of design and intent, and iscomprehensive in its discussion of the student’s interests and intent for the project.•8 points: The student provided an account of their plans for the portfolio, withlimited references to the assignment mechanics (listed below) and in-classinstructions. The document is has some mechanical errors, may be unclear in itslogic of design and intent, and is limited in its discussion of the student’s interestsand intent for the project.•5 points: The student attempted to produce a written document that outlines theirstudent portfolio. The document contains numerous mechanical, spelling, or similarerrors. The logic or flow of the student’s plan is either unclear, and has little or nodiscussion of the student’s interests and intent for the project.•0 points: No submission/not on timeMechanics1.Create a Content Map of your portfolioa.Branding: Name, theme, focus of your work, images/logos, etc.i.How will you design or aggregate this information & content? b.Finding a hosting format?i.Which services will you use & why?c.Design Componentsi.Explore widgets associated with your blog or wiki1.What sorts of content can you incorporate into your portfolio?2.How will you: (a) search for and (b) incorporate/embed this content into your portfolio?3.How will you sustain (keep fresh) your design? Will you be able to innovate your design over time/in response to new trends?d.Artifactsi.Review Rubrics for artifacts on Edline