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T 1/18
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WEEK 2: Meets Face-to-Face (F2F) |
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Discussion:
Activity:
- develop a timeline for drafting, revising, and defending portfolio
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T 1/25
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WEEK 3: Meets F2F |
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Reading:
Discussion:
- memo for short interview with advisor about portfolio expectations
- readings
Activity:
- look at sample portfolios and discuss
- fill out and discuss "Questions for Self-Appraisal" pages 89-90 of the "Special Writing Situations" chapter
- brainstorm and create an outline for introductory essay
Due (bring to class and post to Blackboard):
- Advisor meeting one page memo: Make an appointment and meet with your committee advisor to discuss portfolio expectations. Write up the results of your meeting, addressing the following subjects:
- what purposes does the portfolio have as a capstone project for your program? In other words, what does your advisor expect the portfolio to demonstrate?
- what, in her/his experience makes a good portfolio and why? What kinds of issues or approaches can be problematic and why?
- how many and what kinds of items are generally included?
- any specific things the advisor is looking for (particular structure, mostly reflection, revision of exisiting materials, good design, comprehensive or careful selection of items, etc.)?
- anything else you learned that will help you complete a successful portfolio?
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T 2/1
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WEEK 4: Meets Online, Asynchronously |
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Reading:
Due (post to Blackboard) (Asynchronous- complete by Sunday at 5 pm):
- Portfolio criteria one page memo: Locate the criteria for your portfolio or criteria you imagine will apply to the portfolio. Based on criteria for the type of portfolio you will develop this semester, select one item for inclusion. In your memo, discuss
- the context (purpose, audience, situation, environment) in which it was created
- which of your strengths or assets it represents
- how or why it fits the criteria
- its strengths and weaknesses
- Post a question or short reflection about the readings to the Blackboard discussion thread "Week 4"
- Respond to the questions or comments of at least two of your classmates and engage in discussion of comments made by others
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T 2/8
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WEEK 5: Meets Online, Snynchronously & Asynchronously |
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Reading:
Discussion:
- short online synchronous discussion of readings and strategies for giving productive feedback through peer review
Due (post to Blackboard) (Asynchronous- complete by Tuesday at 5 pm):
Review/Critique Sessions (Asynchronous- complete by Sunday at 5 pm):
- peer review of draft introductory essay
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T 2/15
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WEEK 6: Meets F2F |
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Reading:
Discussion:
- strengths and weakness of peer feedback session from last week
- readings
- strategies for undertaking revision
Review/Critique Sessions:
- peer review of draft section introduction
Due:
- draft of one section introduction
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T 2/22
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WEEK 7: Meets F2F |
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Due (post to Blackboard by Tuesday at 5 pm):
- revised draft introductory essay OR one section introduction draft
Review/Critique Sessions (Asynchronous- complete by Sunday at 5 pm):
- peer review of revised draft introductory essay OR one section introduction draft
- respond to drafts of all group members
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T 3/1
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WEEK 8: Meets F2F |
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Due (post to Blackboard by Tuesday at 5 pm):
- revised draft introductory essay OR one section introduction draft
Review/Critique Sessions (Asynchronous- complete by Sunday at 5 pm):
- peer review of revised draft introductory essay OR one section introduction draft
- respond to drafts of all group members
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T 3/8
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WEEK 9: Meets F2F |
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Reading:
- Look at sample CVs from below or find ones relevant to your interests online
- Look at sample resumes
Activity:
Review/Critique Sessions:
- Give/get feedback from 3 people on your resume or CV
- Comment on content of document looking for strengths and weaknesses
- Consider use of basic design principles in document
Due (bring to class AND post to Blackboard):
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T 3/15 |
WEEK 10: Meets Online, Asynchronously |
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Due (Asynchronous- complete by Tuesday at 5 pm):
- revised section introduction
- revised introductory essay
Review/Critique Sessions (Asynchronous- complete by Sunday at 5 pm):
- peer review of revised section introduction
- peer review of revised introductory essay
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M 3/21-
F 3/25 |
SPRING BREAK |
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T 3/29 |
WEEK 11: Meets F2F |
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Reading:
Discussion:
Activity:
Due:
- Online portfolio review one page memo: Find one example of an online portfolio you see as strong and one example of an online portfolio you see as requiring work. Make a simple list of what you see as strengths and weaknesses and discuss why. Post links to each portfolio, along with your memo to the Blackboard discussion thread about online portfolios.
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T 4/5 |
WEEK 12: Meets F2F |
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Activity:
- in-class portfolio work day
- individual consultations on work-in-progress with instructor
- peer feedback on written materials as needed
Due:
- bring all portfolios materials to class to work on print and/or online portfolio
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T 4/12 |
WEEK 13: Meets F2F |
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Reading:
Activity:
- Discuss The CRAP Principles for design- excerpts from Robin Williams' Non-Designer's Design Book
- Use CRAP principles to provide feedback on design choices in classmates' CVs or Resumes
- in-class portfolio work day
- individual consultations on work-in-progress with instructor
- peer feedback on written materials as needed
Due (bring to class and post to Blackboard):
- revision of resume or CV
- bring all portfolios materials to class to work on print and/or online portfolio
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T 4/19 |
WEEK 14: Meets F2F |
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Activity:
- in-class portfolio work day
- individual consultations on work-in-progress with instructor
- peer feedback on written materials as needed
Due:
- bring all portfolios materials to class to work on print and/or online portfolio
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T 4/26 |
WEEK 15: No Meeting |
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Activity:
- work on your own to complete print and online portfolios and final class reflection memo
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M 5/2-
F 5/6
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EXAM WEEK: Meeting 5:00-6:00 for Final |
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Monday, May 2nd- final day to hold non-thesis oral exam
Due by Tuesday, May 3rd at 5 pm:
- final revised print version of portfolio
- final revised online version of portfolio
- 1-2 page final class reflection memo addressing the following questions:
- What readings, assignments, and/or activities have been most
relevant to you professionally? How and why? Do you have any suggestions
for how this could have been improved upon?
- What are you
happiest about with the work you have completed and why?
- What would
you have liked
to
have
improved
upon
if
you had more
time, resources, or expertise and why?
- What suggestions would you give
me for improving this course or give to future students as they
approach this
course?
- What other final comments about your experience in this course do you have?
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