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E-Portfolios for Student Veterans:

E-Portfolios for Student Veterans: A Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Approach Within the Library SUNYLA 2014 Krista Gruber, Co-Principal Investigator Susan Lieberthal, Principal Investigator. Student Veterans ’ E-Portfolio Project.

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E-Portfolios for Student Veterans:

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  1. E-Portfolios for Student Veterans: A Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Approach Within the Library SUNYLA 2014 Krista Gruber, Co-Principal Investigator Susan Lieberthal, Principal Investigator

  2. Student Veterans’ E-Portfolio Project • 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 Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  3. Goals of the Project • 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 Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  4. IITG Grant Principal Investigators Paul Basileo, Coordinator of Educational Technology Unit Krista Gruber, Faculty, Library Meridith Leo, Faculty, English Department Susan P. Lieberthal, Campus Head Librarian (PI) Danna Prather Davis, Faculty, Communications and SVA Advisor Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  5. A Collaborative Effort • Educational technology, Library, English and Communications faculty • Consultants Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  6. Planned Elements of the E-Portfolio • E-portfolio using SCCC Google Sites Template • Writing Sample • Video • Annotated Bibliography Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  7. Annotated Bibliography • 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 Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  8. Space and Equipment • 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 Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  9. Google Sites as E-Portfolio Platform • Advantages: • Free • Portable • Reasonably user friendly • Linked to email, YouTube, Android phone, etc. • Disadvantages: • Not specifically geared to e-portfolios • No automatic administration rights Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  10. Laying the Groundwork for Google Sites • Created a Google Sites template Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring2014

  11. Groundwork Cont. • 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 Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  12. Students’ Templates Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  13. Students’ Templates Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  14. Students’ Templates Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  15. Students’ Templates Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  16. Final Shared E-Portfolio Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  17. Assessing the Project • Administered a survey at the beginning of project • Administered a mid project survey • Final survey at reception using clickers • Anecdotal evidence/video answers Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  18. Data • 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 Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  19. Barriers to Completion • “No time” • “Child rearing responsibilities” • “Too much class work” • “A little difficult” • The team did not have enough time with the group Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  20. What the Students Thought (Beginning and Mid-year results very similar) • 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 Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  21. Final Thoughts from Students (Using Clickers at Reception) What did you like most about the SVA e-portfolio project? (Multiple Choice) Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  22. Final Thoughts from Students (Using Clickers at Reception) What were some problems with the project? (Multiple Choice) Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  23. Final Thoughts from Students (Using Clickers at Reception) After studying at SCCC, I plan to: (Multiple Choice) Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  24. Final Thoughts from Students (Using Clickers at Reception) Please provide 2-3 short technology programs to be presented to SVA next year and rank them Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  25. What we Thought • 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 Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  26. E-Portfolio Options • 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” Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  27. Fun Reception! Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  28. Positive Outcomes for Investigators • 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 Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  29. Future Plans • 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 Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

  30. Questions? • Krista Gruber, Reference Librarian • Huntington Library, Ammerman Campus • (631) 451-4218 • gruberk@sunysuffolk.edu • Susan P. Lieberthal, Campus Head Librarian • Huntington Library, Ammerman Campus • (631) 451-4539 • liebers@sunysuffolk.edu Lieberthal et al. Funded by SUNY IITG Grant Spring 2014

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