IWEBFOLIO

Student BasicsThis assumes you already have your account. If you do not have your account you must set that up before this lesson. See the PowerPoint Getting Your Account for basic instructions on setting up your account.

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iWebfolio Privacy Statement

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UNC iWebfolio Privacy Statement You must protect the privacy of individuals at

all times; images of individuals used in your portfolio must not be identifiable. You only are allowed to use visual representations of others by photographing individuals from the back or by using technology to blur the faces of the individuals. In addition, do not use names of school districts, schools, teachers, or students. You may use pseudonyms but make a note in the artifact that pseudonyms have been used. It is your responsibility to demonstrate your understanding of this legal and ethical teaching practice.

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Use a Supported Browser Getting Support – Using HELP Support Options About Your Profile Preference Basics Demographics & Institutions Ta

bs Password Basics Logging In Navigation Portfolio Basics Creating a Portfolio Select a Reviewer(s) The First Portfolio Screen Adding a File Adding an Item Feedback Basics A Closing Note Topics

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Use a Supported Browser

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What browsers are supported by iWebfolio?

The following browsers are supported by iWebfolio

Apple MACs: Firefox, Netscape, Sarari, and Internet Explorer are supported.

Windows: Internet Explorer 5.x or greater, Netscape 7.x or greater and Firefox are supported

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Getting Support – Using HELP

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Before you start is might be refreshing to know that you have several options for support. If at any time you need help, don’t hesitate to use one of the support options. Your time is valuable and nothing feels worse than getting frustrated.

Training is available for one-on-ones, often the same day, or for a small group by arrangement, usually within a day or two. To arrange training contact:

Kimberly Kaufeld Office Hours: by appointment. E-mail: Kimberly.Kaufeld@unco.edu

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Support Options

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6 How can I get technical support?

FROM UNC HELP DESK: Call 351-HELP or 351-4357

FROM CEBS SUPPORT CONTACTS: To schedule training or for answers to

questions. Kimberly Kaufeld Email: Kimberly.Kaufeld@unco.edu

FROM NUVENTIVE: Support is offered Monday thru Friday from 8:30AM

to 5PM EST via email and telephone. Email support: support@nuventive.com

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About Your Profile

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What is 'My Profile'? “My Profile” displays your iWebfolio

account information. Tabs in My Profile include “Account,” Preferences,” “Demographics,” and “Institutions.”

Choose “Account” to change or view your password, email address, or security question. You may also renew your account or add storage space from the “Account” tab.

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Preference Basics

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The “Preferences” tab allows you to set the defaults for your account. In “Preferences,” you can choose:

A default attachment type (Item, File, or Website) The default role to be displayed when you login (when

you have multiple roles such as owner, reviewer, administrator)

The default subject line to be used when an email is sent to custom reviewers

The default permission whether to allow reviewers to download your portfolios, and the default type of feedback for your portfolios (Public, Affiliated Public, or Private).

Note that these setting are only the default settings; you may override the setting for any portfolio you create. You may also set the time zone and preference for messages (displayed in the message center or sent by email) from the “Permission” tab.

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To set preferences:

Click on Preferences under Account Information

The PREFERENCES tab will be darker than the other tabs.

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Demographics & Institutions Tabs

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Choose the “Demographics” tab to enter your personal information. Fields in this screen include location, gender, birth date, marital status, education level, year of graduation, major, minor, and ID number.

The “Institutions” tab shows the names and codes for the institutions with which you are affiliated. It also displays the roles assigned to your iWebfolio account at each institution (Owner, Review, Administrator).

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Password Basics

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How do I change my password? Step 1: Under the ‘Account Information’ category in the left hand navigation bar click ‘Change Password.’ Step 2: Enter your current password. Step 3: Enter the new password. Step 4: Verify the new password by entering it again. Step 5: Click ‘save.’

What is my 'Security Question?’ iWebfolio will email your login information to you if you

can’t remember your user name or password. In order to protect your information, you selected a “Security Question” and answer when you set up your iWebfolio account. Your security question should be something that you know, but that others are unlikely to know.

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Logging In

Log in at www.iwebfolio.com.You should already have the account login and password provided to you by If you have forgotten your user name or password a link is provided that may help.

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The drop-down box here will say Owner.

You should see MY PORTFOLIOS by clicking Portfolio.

This is the initial DEFAULT screen that should appear after you log in.

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Navigation

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How do I navigate within iWebfolio?

DO NOT USE THE BACK button on your browser when navigating within iWebfolio.

Use the navigation buttons within the application. Using the back button on your browser will give unpredictable results. If at any time your browser does not respond, click the stop button in your browser’s tool bar and try the action again.

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Portfolio Basics

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What is a Portfolio?

A portfolio is a carefully selected collection of artifacts used to show an individual's growth, capabilities, competencies, and experiences. Portfolio artifacts may include: text files, multi-media files, descriptions of experiences, reflections, journal entries, work experience, skills, learning objectives, learning goals and more. A portfolio owner (e.g., student) can create an unlimited number of portfolios that can be organized and displayed according to purpose and / or audience.

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Creating a Portfolio

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How do I create a portfolio based on a template?

Step 1: Click the My Portfolios link in the left navigation bar.Step 2: Click the Create New Portfolio link near the top center of the screen. You will be asked whether you would like to base the portfolio on a template.Step 3: Select the option Yes from the dropdown menu. A list of available templates will be displayed.

Note that the templates are organized into folders.

Step 4: Click on the name of a folder at the left to view the list of templates contained in that folder.Step 5: To view a template before selecting it, click the View link to the right of that template.Step 6: When you have found the template you want to use to create your new portfolio, click the Select link.

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17Would you like to base this Portfolio on a template? Choose YES from the drop-down box.

Select or View available templates.

Select a Reviewer(s)

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If default permissions have been set by the template, you will see a list of reviewers who will have access to your portfolio.

To revoke permissions, click the Remove link to the right of each reviewer's name. When you have completed removing permissions, click the next button to continue.

Note that a reviewer with permissions is able to view your portfolio. Removing a reviewer's permissions will prevent that person from viewing your portfolio. You may also change permissions to add or remove reviewer access after the portfolio has been created.

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192. Notice Default Reviewers

3: Remove Defaults if desired

4: Adding Reviewers: Check the box by your professor’s name and click “Save”

1. Click Permissions tab to set up your reviewers

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At the prompts, provide your First and Last Name, the Portfolio Name, and the Portfolio Description. Your name will be prefilled with the information from your profile. A default portfolio name will also be prefilled if one was provided from the template; otherwise, you must provide a portfolio name.

Click the Save button. You will be taken to the edit portfolio screen where you can begin adding artifacts.

The First Portfolio Screen

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Choose a CATEGORY and Add Attachment

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Adding a File

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Adding a new file is easy. Before you add any artifacts to your portfolio, you need to add your file to iWeb server first. Here’s how:

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1: Click on Files

2: Click Add New File

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Click on Browse. This works in the same way as retrieving a file for any program (e.g. MS Word). Find the location of your document then click Save File(s).

Make sure My Files is chosen here.

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The file you’ve added will show on this screen

You will be able to then attach the file to a category in your portfolio as instructed by your instructor.

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Adding an Item

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Adding an Item works in a similar way as adding a file. You will choose Items, then click on Add New Item.

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After clicking on Add New Item, the screen will look like this:

Name your item, add (optional) comments, then create your item in the same way you create a word processing document. The item will be “WYSIWYG” (what you see is what you get). Click Save & Continue to continue working on the item or Save & Return when you are done.

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Adding an Item cont.

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WYSIWYG Demonstration.

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Files & Items Options

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After creating a File or an Item, you will be able to Edit, View, Copy, or Delete. View each after you’ve finished to be sure the File or Item is what you want it to be. Then you can attach either to your category as directed. Files and Items are stored for you online so you can access them whenever you are online. Your iWebFolio is a good place to store important document you will need for your portfolio before you are required to attach them.

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Feedback Basics

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You can review the feedback from your reviewers often by clicking on Feedback here:

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A Closing Note

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If you still have questions or need help getting started, please send an e-mail to Kimberly at kimberly.kaufeld@unco.edu for support or to schedule training.

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