Reflective Portfolio

EDD 6000

Michael Simonson

Program Professor

Instructional Technology and Distance Education

Nova Southeastern University

EXPLANATION OF THE REFLECTIVE PORTFOLIO

While you will not enroll in EDD 6000 until the end of your Master of Science program, you

should begin planning right away for this final, capstone activity. First, you should save your

course study guides/syllabi. Next you should save copies of your major course assignments. You

will not be required to include postings for WebCT discussions or chats. Feedback about

assignments from your instructors can be kept but are not necessary to complete the final

Reflective Portfolio.

Organize these materials so that you have a comprehensive set of records about the courses you

have completed in the program. Keep both hardcopies and electronic versions of everything.

Keep a copy of each major assignment – not chats, discussion, or emails, just major assignments,

and write a 100 word, or so, reflection on each major assignment. Most important, at the end of

each term when your course work for that term is over, write a 300 word reflective piece about

each course. This may be a little like a diary or blog, but more important, it is an opportunity to

look back in an introspective and learned manner. These reflections will be important later when

you finalize your Reflective Portfolio.

You will enroll in the Reflective Portfolio during the final term. It is best to enroll in EDD 6000

after other classes have been taken, but it may be possible to enroll in this course during the

semester when your final course(s) are taken. However, at that point it may be very difficult to

reconstruct and relocate course materials if you have not routinely maintained your records, so

be sure to keep copies of your MS course materials.

Your Reflective Portfolio will contain the information mentioned above. It will also contain your

resume, a professional statement of philosophy, a course listing, and most important, examples

of how you have grown and changed professionally. You should think about and be working on

these aspects of the Reflective Portfolio during your course work, also.

In summary, your Reflective Portfolio will include the following:

• Resume – both electronic and hard copy containing professional information about you.

• Statement of Personal Educational Philosophy – One hundred words or less explaining

your approach and personal position related to teaching and learning.

• Course Listing – a list of each course in the MS program, with the course description.

• Course Syllabi – electronic and printed copies of each course syllabus

• Copies of Major Course Assignments – electronic and printed copies of each major

course assignment in each course.

• Reflections on Each Major Assignment – one hundred words written at the end of the

course where the impact and significance of the assignment are explained.

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EDD 6000

Michael Simonson

Program Professor

Instructional Technology and Distance Education

Nova Southeastern University

EXPLANATION OF THE REFLECTIVE PORTFOLIO

While you will not enroll in EDD 6000 until the end of your Master of Science program, you

should begin planning right away for this final, capstone activity. First, you should save your

course study guides/syllabi. Next you should save copies of your major course assignments. You

will not be required to include postings for WebCT discussions or chats. Feedback about

assignments from your instructors can be kept but are not necessary to complete the final

Reflective Portfolio.

Organize these materials so that you have a comprehensive set of records about the courses you

have completed in the program. Keep both hardcopies and electronic versions of everything.

Keep a copy of each major assignment – not chats, discussion, or emails, just major assignments,

and write a 100 word, or so, reflection on each major assignment. Most important, at the end of

each term when your course work for that term is over, write a 300 word reflective piece about

each course. This may be a little like a diary or blog, but more important, it is an opportunity to

look back in an introspective and learned manner. These reflections will be important later when

you finalize your Reflective Portfolio.

You will enroll in the Reflective Portfolio during the final term. It is best to enroll in EDD 6000

after other classes have been taken, but it may be possible to enroll in this course during the

semester when your final course(s) are taken. However, at that point it may be very difficult to

reconstruct and relocate course materials if you have not routinely maintained your records, so

be sure to keep copies of your MS course materials.

Your Reflective Portfolio will contain the information mentioned above. It will also contain your

resume, a professional statement of philosophy, a course listing, and most important, examples

of how you have grown and changed professionally. You should think about and be working on

these aspects of the Reflective Portfolio during your course work, also.

In summary, your Reflective Portfolio will include the following:

• Resume – both electronic and hard copy containing professional information about you.

• Statement of Personal Educational Philosophy – One hundred words or less explaining

your approach and personal position related to teaching and learning.

• Course Listing – a list of each course in the MS program, with the course description.

• Course Syllabi – electronic and printed copies of each course syllabus

• Copies of Major Course Assignments – electronic and printed copies of each major

course assignment in each course.

• Reflections on Each Major Assignment – one hundred words written at the end of the

course where the impact and significance of the assignment are explained.

Reflections on Each Course – three hundred words or less, written at the end of the

course, where the importance of the course content is reflected on and where the

relationship of the course to other courses is explained.

A Reflection on the Entire Program – the final reflection is a 3 statement of personal

learning from the MS program and the personal changes that have occurred as a direct

consequence of this program. This statement should discuss the five MS program

learning outcomes listed next.

1. Design conditions for learning by applying principles, theories, and research

associated with instructional systems design, message design, instructional strategies,

and learner characteristics.

2. Develop instructional materials and experiences by applying principles, theories, and

research related to print, audiovisual, computer based, and integrated technologies.

3. Use best practices, processes, and resources for learning by applying principles,

theories, and research related to media utilization, diffusion, implementation, and

policymaking.

4. Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise instructional technology by applying

principles, theories and research related to project, resource, delivery system, and

information management.

5. Evaluate the adequacy of instruction and learning by applying principles, theories,

and research related to problem analysis, criterion referenced measurement, formative

and summative evaluation, and long-range planning.

Other Examples of Your Professional Growth – the Reflective Portfolio is your

document, designed to reflect your learning during your MS program, so include any

program. You might include reflections on attendance at professional meetings, journal

articles you have read, leaders in the field you have met, or activities you have

participated in that provide evidence of your professional changes.

You might want to think about how you will organize your Reflective Portfolio. You will be

expected to have a printed and an electronic version of the Reflective Portfolio. The printed

version might be in three ring notebooks, in a filing organizer, or in some other document-

keeping system. For the printed version of the Reflective Portfolio you will need to design a

comprehensive table of contents, and possibly an index of topics. Use of file dividers, tabs,

plastic organizers, or other approaches should be considered. This is your personal portfolio so

use your creativity to produce it.

The electronic version might be located on a web site, stored on a compact disk as an indexed

.pdf file, or some other electronic system. How you organize and provide access to sections of

your Reflective Portfolio will be a significant component of EDD 6000. The electronic version of

the Reflective Portfolio must be more than a collection of files. It should be organized using

hyperlinks, a graphical interface, and/or some other creative methods to access any section or

document in the Portfolio.

5. Use of Multimedia in the Printed and Electronic Portfolio Versions 1 2 3 4 5 No audio/video, or inappropriate use, distracting from content of portfolio. Audio may be included. Appropriate audio and/or video optional. Appropriate audio and/or video included. Appropriate audio and video integrated seamlessly into the portfolio. 6. Discussion of Five Program Learning Outcomes in Final Reflection 1 2 3 4 5 No discussion of program learning outcomes. Only a discussion, with no evidence presented. A few examples of learning outcomes are presented. The five learning outcomes of the MS program are discussed and many examples are provided. The five learning outcomes are discussed in depth with clear and concise explanations artifacts that demonstrate the learning outcomes. **7. Overall Evaluation of the Printed and Electronic Portfolio Versions

Exceptional 3. Thorough 2. Adequate 1. Inadequate** Descriptors • high level of thought

polished
considerable effort
thorough
well organized
variety in products
unique
substantial
application to own teaching
shows individual personality
demonstrates both depth and breadth
highly imaginative
well covered
complete
organized
effectively and clearly presented
demonstrates understanding
applies what has been learned to the courses
clearly shows connections
detailed
thoughtful
supported with ideas
complete
minimal effort
minimal original thought
minimal organization
includes general information but lacks descriptive detail
some application to the field
missing evidence or information
sloppy or poorly organized
demonstrates only surface understanding
no evidence of application the field
poorly written An acceptable Reflective Portfolio has two parts – Printed and Electronic. Each part must have a total score of using rubric items 1-6 of at least 24, with no score for an item below 3. It may be possible for one part of the Reflective Portfolio to be acceptable and the other part in need of resubmission. The overall rating (Item 7) of the completed Reflective Portfolio must be at least 3. This item relates to the overall Reflective Portfolio , consisting of the printed and electronic versions.

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EDD 6000

Michael Simonson

Program Professor

Instructional Technology and Distance Education

Nova Southeastern University

EXPLANATION OF THE REFLECTIVE PORTFOLIO

While you will not enroll in EDD 6000 until the end of your Master of Science program, you

should begin planning right away for this final, capstone activity. First, you should save your

course study guides/syllabi. Next you should save copies of your major course assignments. You

will not be required to include postings for WebCT discussions or chats. Feedback about

assignments from your instructors can be kept but are not necessary to complete the final

Reflective Portfolio.

Organize these materials so that you have a comprehensive set of records about the courses you

have completed in the program. Keep both hardcopies and electronic versions of everything.

Keep a copy of each major assignment – not chats, discussion, or emails, just major assignments,

and write a 100 word, or so, reflection on each major assignment. Most important, at the end of

each term when your course work for that term is over, write a 300 word reflective piece about

each course. This may be a little like a diary or blog, but more important, it is an opportunity to

look back in an introspective and learned manner. These reflections will be important later when

you finalize your Reflective Portfolio.

You will enroll in the Reflective Portfolio during the final term. It is best to enroll in EDD 6000

after other classes have been taken, but it may be possible to enroll in this course during the

semester when your final course(s) are taken. However, at that point it may be very difficult to

reconstruct and relocate course materials if you have not routinely maintained your records, so

be sure to keep copies of your MS course materials.

Your Reflective Portfolio will contain the information mentioned above. It will also contain your

resume, a professional statement of philosophy, a course listing, and most important, examples

of how you have grown and changed professionally. You should think about and be working on

these aspects of the Reflective Portfolio during your course work, also.

In summary, your Reflective Portfolio will include the following:

• Resume – both electronic and hard copy containing professional information about you.

• Statement of Personal Educational Philosophy – One hundred words or less explaining

your approach and personal position related to teaching and learning.

• Course Listing – a list of each course in the MS program, with the course description.

• Course Syllabi – electronic and printed copies of each course syllabus

• Copies of Major Course Assignments – electronic and printed copies of each major

course assignment in each course.

• Reflections on Each Major Assignment – one hundred words written at the end of the

course where the impact and significance of the assignment are explained.

course, where the importance of the course content is reflected on and where the

relationship of the course to other courses is explained.

learning from the MS program and the personal changes that have occurred as a direct

consequence of this program. This statement should discuss the five MS program

learning outcomes listed next.

1. Design conditions for learning by applying principles, theories, and research

associated with instructional systems design, message design, instructional strategies,

and learner characteristics.

2. Develop instructional materials and experiences by applying principles, theories, and

research related to print, audiovisual, computer based, and integrated technologies.

3. Use best practices, processes, and resources for learning by applying principles,

theories, and research related to media utilization, diffusion, implementation, and

policymaking.

4. Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise instructional technology by applying

principles, theories and research related to project, resource, delivery system, and

information management.

5. Evaluate the adequacy of instruction and learning by applying principles, theories,

and research related to problem analysis, criterion referenced measurement, formative

and summative evaluation, and long-range planning.

document, designed to reflect your learning during your MS program, so include any

related documents or artifacts that demonstrate your professional growth during this

program. You might include reflections on attendance at professional meetings, journal

articles you have read, leaders in the field you have met, or activities you have

participated in that provide evidence of your professional changes.

You might want to think about how you will organize your Reflective Portfolio. You will be

expected to have a printed and an electronic version of the Reflective Portfolio. The printed

version might be in three ring notebooks, in a filing organizer, or in some other document-

keeping system. For the printed version of the Reflective Portfolio you will need to design a

comprehensive table of contents, and possibly an index of topics. Use of file dividers, tabs,

plastic organizers, or other approaches should be considered. This is your personal portfolio so

use your creativity to produce it.

The electronic version might be located on a web site, stored on a compact disk as an indexed

.pdf file, or some other electronic system. How you organize and provide access to sections of

your Reflective Portfolio will be a significant component of EDD 6000. The electronic version of

the Reflective Portfolio must be more than a collection of files. It should be organized using

hyperlinks, a graphical interface, and/or some other creative methods to access any section or