Professional+Portfolio

==**Electronic Portfolio Creation is the 3rd part of our 4 part semester in Computer II Class. Here is the basic outline of our project. The scoring guide of what level of quality is expected for this project is below the outline on this page.**== ** "Portfolio" a definition: ** A portfolio is a purposeful collection of student work that tells the story of a student's personal self and a student's achievement or growth characterized by strong vision of content, skills and processes addressed, built on student selection of work going in and referenced to criteria. Portfolios may demonstrate a wide range of student work. Students control the selection of portfolio content and material. Unlike standardized tests portfolios are direct indicators of a student's learning experiences. Portfolios allow teachers and parents to share real display of a student's performance without interpretation of test scores. Portfolios provide a natural medium for teacher-pupil discussions and the customization of individual learning experiences and goals. Comprehensive portfolios, maintained over a period of time, can exhibit comparisons of student work and illustrations of growth. Portfolios can grow and carry into the learners work life beyond the school environment. An increasingly self-reliant work force is evolving at an ever increasing pace. Today's technology allows electronic portfolios to be one career tool for life long learners in today's workplace. **Audience:** The first audience for these portfolios is you. It serves as a record of achievement for the author. Second, the portfolio is also designed with colleges, scholarship committees, and future employers in mind. **Baseline Requirements--all portfolios--hardcopy and electronic** 1. A personal cover page/home pag 2. An annotated table of contents -- Each item in the table of contents has a short explanation or description of the sample which explains your reason for including it in your portfolio (What skills, growth, capabilities and/or accomplishments does the work represent?) 3. A personal statement--this is your introduction of yourself and can also be used as an application "essay" for colleges or scholarships 4. A resume 5. Transcripts (optional) 6. Two letters of reference (optional) 7. A minimum of five samples of work representing at least four different academic subject areas. Each sample should include a brief reflection on its significance and how it showcases your abilities. 1. All original artwork: this includes backgrounds, photos and graphics 2. A custom header developed in Photoshop 3. All links must be work and all photos and graphics must display 1. Other samples of academic achievement 2. Other samples of non-academic life (these should not be a major part of your home page 3. Photos, cassettes, videos (audio clips and/or video clips, quicktime, panoramic, object oriented files...etc... in electronic portfolios) 4. Diskettes or CD-ROMS 5. Photographs / digital pictures... 1. Are the required contents included? 2. Has editing been carefully done so that mechanical errors are non-existent? 3. Is the portfolio neat and organized with samples easy to find, sections labeled and appearance pleasing to the eye? 4. Does it define you as a person?
 * // General Portfolio Baseline Requirements and Guidelines for MEHS Hardcopy and Electronic Portfolios //**
 * //Baseline Requirements--electronic//**
 * //Optional://**
 * //Evaluation: Ask yourself these questions when you think that you are done!!!!//**

__** Electronic Portfolio Scoring Guide **__
-10 pts max || -exceptional color coordination and style -theme is followed throughout all pages -layout of pictures is clever and eye catching || - easy to read text on backgrounds -pictures are organized and easy to see without having to scroll -backgrounds are not distracting from content and are appropriate || -backgrounds are distracting and inappropriate - pictures are disorganized - need to scroll to see pictures - text is hard to read on top of backgrounds || -10 pts max || - enough links so you don’t have to use the back button on the browser - extra links in the main pages in addition to the table of contents || - page opens in the correct targeted area - easy to navigate, only need to use the back button once || - page opens in wrong part of the page such as the title or table of contents - Need to use the back button multiple times || -5pts per work sample and description -up to 5pts for exceptional samples + descriptions || - more than 5 work samples and descriptions - work samples show high level of skill and work ethic || -5 work sample descriptions - 5 work samples - variety of work samples shows different skills || - less than 5 work samples + descriptions - type of work samples chosen doesn’t show off skills well or doesn’t show variety || -10 pts max || - resume content is exceptional || - if it is pasted on a background, it is easy to see and the format is professional -resume content is basic || - hard to read - very basic or incomplete || -10 pts max || - personality/voice of the person comes loud and clear - content is above and beyond basic information || - gives an introduction to the person’s personality, history and future goals || - very brief - basic writing no voice || -10 pts max || -more than the required pages are included -creative buttons for the links || -home, academics, resume and mehs are included -links are easy to read on the backgrounds || - missing required links - links are hard to read on the backgrounds || -10 pts max || - title is eye catching - picture of person is in the form of a slide show or collage || - title includes the name of the person the site is for. - picture of the person included either in the title or on the main page. || - title doesn’t include whose website it is - no picture of the person ||
 * **// Category //** || **// Exceeds (A+ to A-) //** || **// Meets (B+ to B-) //** || **// In Progress (C+ to --) //** ||
 * ** Backgrounds\Layout **
 * ** Navigation/Link Target **
 * ** Links ** -15 pts max || All links work ||  || Some links don’t work ||
 * ** Academics **
 * Resume
 * Personal Statement
 * ** Table of Contents **
 * ** Homepage/Title **