– The purpose of this paper is to share best practices in using e-portfolios for assessment including a collaborative model between academic department and library.
– The authors collaborated to develop learning outcome rubrics that were then used by faculty and a team of reviewers to evaluate evidence collected in e-portfolios.
– E-portfolios provide a dynamic platform to centrally collect assessment material; however, effective evaluation of student evidence can be strengthened with collaboration between college departments.
– This is a model that was sustainable and practical for a small art and design college.
– Other institutions working on assessment with limited personal resources may find this approach useful in addition to any institution considering how to use e-portfolios for collection and assessment of student work.
– Otis College of Art and Design has been using e-portfolios since 2008 and has been developing this model of assessment for sometime.
