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Course Description:
This short, self-paced course focuses on ePortfolios and how they can be used in the online classroom. By introducing participants to how ePortfolios have become relevant, how they can help students succeed, and how they can be implemented, this workshop prepares individuals to create, implement, and evaluate ePortfolios in their online course or program.

Course Objectives:

  • Identify the advantages and challenges of implementing an ePortfolio in their online course or program.
  • Articulate the components of an effective ePortfolio assessment in an online course or program.


About this course:

  • From start to finish, module may take up to 1.5 hours to complete
  • Fully self-paced. Start and stop as you wish.
  • LMS agnostic design strategies.
  • Complete all or just some of the sections based on your course design experience.
  • Receive a certificate of completion if all activities are completed.


How to Enroll:

  • Step 1:  Click on the course title below and select 'Enroll' to enroll yourself.
    • You must be logged in to this LMS to complete your enrollment - keep in mind this LMS is separate from your institution's LMS.  If you do not already have an account from engaging in a previous Risepoint faculty development course then you will need to create a new one.  Follow the steps in either Existing Engage Account or No Existing Engage Account.  
Existing Engage Account: 
  • Step 2:  After clicking 'Enroll", you will transition to the log in page.  Log into Engage with your login credentials.  Click the Enroll me button located at the bottom of the page.  You will have immediate access to your course.  You will also receive a confirmation email with a direct link to the course.

No Existing Engage Account: 
  • Step 2:  After clicking "Enroll", you will transition to the log in page.  If you do not have an account, Click the Create New Account Button.  Complete the New Account form.  Once the form is submitted, you will receive an email with an activation link. (Check your Junk or Spam folders if the email is not received). 

  • Step 3:  Follow the directions in the email to activate your account registration.  Then, click the link to return to the Academic Engagement Engage LMS. Scroll down the page to select the course you want to complete (a second time). 

  • Step 4:  Log into Engage with your login credentials. Click the Enroll me button located at the bottom of the page. You will receive a confirmation email with a direct link to the course.



THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR FACULTY DEVELOPERS TEACHING IN PROGRAMS THAT ARE PARTNERED WITH RISEPOINT.

An Introduction to ePortfolios - 2024

This short, self-paced course focuses on ePortfolios and how they can be used in the online classroom. By introducing participants to how ePortfolios have become relevant, how they can help students succeed, and how they can be implemented, this workshop prepares individuals to create, implement, and evaluate ePortfolios in their online course or program.