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E-Portfolios for Student Veterans:A Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Approach
Within the Library
SUNYLA 2014Krista Gruber, Co-Principal InvestigatorSusan Lieberthal, Principal Investigator
Student Veterans’ E-Portfolio ProjectStudent Veterans’ E-Portfolio Project
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
• To create e-portfolios with student veterans through the Student Veterans Association (SVA)club
• Funding obtained through SUNY Innovative Instructional Technology Grant (IITG) awarded Spring 2013
Goals of the ProjectGoals of the Project
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
• Work with veterans• Strengthen their academic engagement• Teach them about new technologies• Help them create e-portfolios to present a
professional public self portrait• Improve information literacy skills• Give them an assigned room in the library
IITG Grant Principal InvestigatorsIITG Grant Principal Investigators
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
Paul Basileo, Coordinator of Educational Technology UnitKrista Gruber, Faculty, LibraryMeridith Leo, Faculty, English DepartmentSusan P. Lieberthal, Campus Head Librarian (PI)Danna Prather Davis, Faculty, Communications and
SVA Advisor
A Collaborative EffortA Collaborative Effort
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
• Educational technology, Library, English and Communications faculty
• Consultants
Planned Elements of the E-PortfolioPlanned Elements of the E-Portfolio
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
• E-portfolio using SCCC Google Sites Template
• Writing Sample
• Video
• Annotated Bibliography
Annotated BibliographyAnnotated Bibliography
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• Created guidelines to distribute to student veterans
• Met with student veterans at project’s beginning to discuss the annotated bibliography
• Returned mid-project to reiterate the details and my availability
Space and EquipmentSpace and Equipment
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• Grant funded: 2 desktops, 4 laptops, videotaping and audiotaping equipment
• Association funded: 2 additional laptops • College contribution:
SVA room in library Additional desktops Editing room in media Faculty hours dedicated to project
Google Sites as E-Portfolio PlatformGoogle Sites as E-Portfolio Platform
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• Advantages: Free Portable Reasonably user friendly Linked to email, YouTube, Android phone, etc.
• Disadvantages: Not specifically geared to e-portfolios No automatic administration rights
Laying the Groundwork for Google SitesLaying the Groundwork for Google Sites
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring2014
• Created a Google Sites template
Groundwork Cont.Groundwork Cont.
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
• Shared template and rendered it searchable• Designed an instruction booklet• Provided instruction sessions• Invited consultant and Stony Brook student to
address group and inspire them
Final Shared E-PortfolioFinal Shared E-Portfolio
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
Assessing the ProjectAssessing the Project
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
• Administered a survey at the beginning of project• Administered a mid project survey• Final survey at reception using clickers• Anecdotal evidence/video answers
DataData
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
• 13 students signed up for an e-portfolio• 9 students took the first survey• 10 students took the second survey
5 respondents had an e-portfolio 5 respondents had not created an e-portfolio
• 14 students used clickers• 4 students shared their e-portfolio
Barriers to CompletionBarriers to Completion
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
• “No time”• “Child rearing responsibilities”• “Too much class work”• “A little difficult”• The team did not have enough time with the
group
What the Students Thought What the Students Thought (Beginning and Mid-year results very similar)(Beginning and Mid-year results very similar)
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• E-portfolio is a good thing to have• It’s good to know about technology• It’s good to be part of the group• The project did/will help to learn new technologies• The project did/will help to have fun with
technology
Final Thoughts from Students Final Thoughts from Students (Using Clickers at Reception)(Using Clickers at Reception)
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What did you like most about the SVA e-portfolio project? (Multiple Choice)
Final Thoughts from Students Final Thoughts from Students (Using Clickers at Reception)(Using Clickers at Reception)
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
What were some problems with the project? (Multiple Choice)
Final Thoughts from Students Final Thoughts from Students (Using Clickers at Reception)(Using Clickers at Reception)
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
After studying at SCCC, I plan to: (Multiple Choice)
Final Thoughts from Students Final Thoughts from Students (Using Clickers at Reception)(Using Clickers at Reception)
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
Please provide 2-3 short technology programs to be presented to SVA next year and rank them
What we ThoughtWhat we Thought
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
• Attentive group• Not enough time • Project not tied to curriculum• Access to computers, designated room, laptops and smart phones
did not guarantee completion of e-portfolios• “Veterans have a hard time expressing themselves in writing” • Google sites has its limitations
E-Portfolio OptionsE-Portfolio Options
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• Digication (Stony Brook, LaGuardia Community College)• Mahara (SUNY Purchase)• WordPress (Temple Fox School)
“Don’t get discouraged, it takes 5 years to get e-portfolio embedded”
Positive Outcomes for InvestigatorsPositive Outcomes for Investigators
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• Faculty collaboration• Relationships forged between faculty and
veterans• Increased familiarity with e-portfolios and new
technology• Expansion of interest in e-portfolios beyond the
project
Future PlansFuture Plans
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• Librarian (Krista Gruber) teaching e-portfolios per faculty requests (part of info. lit. session)• 2-3 technology related programs for SVA club
planned for 2014-15 academic year• Career Services will partner with us for tech.
programs• SVA room in library available every day instead of
2X week
Questions?Questions?
Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014
Krista Gruber, Reference LibrarianHuntington Library, Ammerman Campus
(631) [email protected]
Susan P. Lieberthal, Campus Head LibrarianHuntington Library, Ammerman Campus
(631) [email protected]