E-Portfolio Journal

Folio Thinking from First-Year Success to Global Citizenship:Preparing for the 21st Century Workplace with Electronic College Portfolios as a Kaleidoscopic Learning Process

18th International First Year Experience Conference: University of Southampton,Southampton, England July 11-14, 2005
Roundtable Presentation Author: Dr. Joan E. Leichter Dominick
July 12, 2005 - Roundtable Presentation

Presentation Abstract
Join the international academic conversation on using the Folio Thinking Process for First-Year Success to Global Citizenship: Preparing for the 21st Century Workplace with Electronic College Portfolios as a Kaleidoscopic Learning Process. The availability of new technologies make electronic college portfolios a kaleidoscopic learning process allowing first-year seminar college students to clearly view, reflect, and connect their learning from self to global society. Electronic College Portfolios take learning beyond the college transcript, mirroring the current culture of the 21st century workforce, which requires knowledge workers to reflect, assess, and manage their learning plans for continued education, keeping current with the necessary expertise development in their technologically global worksites and communities, for the better good of society.

Whether you are exploring, considering or currently using the Electronic College Portfolio, come ready to join this rich discussion of on Folio Thinking from First-Year Success to Global Citizenship: Preparing for the 21st Century Workplace with Electronic College Portfolios as Kaleidoscopic Learning Process.. Bring samples of first-year seminar students’ Electronic College Portfolios, ideas teaching the folio thinking process, tips on using the latest software to create E-Portfolio training for first-year seminar students, information for using and integrating varying technology platforms such as the institutional desktop, institutional intranet, and institutional internet designs for e-portfolios, tips on how to assess portfolios, ideas on how to use E-Portfolios for scholarships, internships, academic advising, careers, and preparation for global citizenship. Come to the conversation roundtable for an inspiring exchange of your ideas and materials on the empowerment of using folio thinking in the First-Year Seminar, gateway to college student success in higher education and global society.

Learning Outcomes for KSU 1101 & Learning Communities

Continue this roundtable discussion by joining us in the Online Journal (BLOG) to discuss Folio Thinking from First Year Success to Global Citizenship.

Roundtable Facilitators:

Dr. Joan E. Leichter Dominick
Associate Professor of Communications & Director of Portfolios for Student Success Programs & Senior Year Experience
The Senior Year Experience Program
University College
Kennesaw State University

Dr. M. Leigh Funk
Assistant Professor of Special Education & Electronic Data Manager
Bagwell College of Education
Kennesaw State University

Ms. Kathy Matthews
Director of First Year Experience
First Year Experience
Kennesaw State University

Ms. Karen Andrews
Director of Career Services
Career Services
Kennesaw State University

Dr. Daniel J. Paracka
Director of International Services and Programs
International Services and Programs
Institute for Global Learning
Kennesaw State University

with exhibited materials by
Ms. Jennifer Leifheit, Instructional Technology Support Specialist
Mr. Ben Cope, Instructional Technology Support Specialist
Ms. Bethany Izar & KSU Students

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E-Portfolio: Passport to Global Citizenship:
Helping College Students Honor, Understand, and Connect
Their Learning from Self to Global Society.
One Step Closer to a Better World.

AAHE National Conference on Higher Education
Atlanta, Georgia
March 18, 2005

Presentation Abstract

Author: Dr. Joan E. Leichter Dominick, Kennesaw State University

The Kennesaw State University best practices of using e-portfolios for developing a global mindset from first year to the senior year college students are shared in an innovative website, which includes, incorporating human diversity issues; framing volunteer and service-learning projects for connecting local and global issues; creating reflective student e-portfolios, which connect cultural background, educational goals, and global leadership aspirations; and developing media analysis strategies for understanding local and global perspectives of a just, equitable, and sustainable society.

Poster Presentation Presenters
Dr. Joan E. Leichter Dominick Associate Professor of Communications & Director of Portfolios for Student Success Programs & The Senior Year Experience Program

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Dr. Daniel J. Paracka Director of International Programs and Services

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Dr. M. Leigh Funk Assistant Professor of Educational Technology

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with exhibited materials by
Ms. Jennifer Leifheit, Instructional Technology Support Specialist
Mr. Ben Cope, Instructional Technology Support Specialist
Ms. Bethany Izar & KSU Students

AAHE Program
PS13: E-Portfolio: Passport to Global Citizenship (Page 72)

EPAC at 2004 AAHE National Conference on Higher Education
March 17-20, 2005, Atlanta GA
E-Portfolio-Related Sessions and Meetings
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