Wk.+8+-+ePortfolio+Task

Week 8 - The ePortfolio (as cited by Laureate Education, 2010):

**What do I do this week?** Week 8 of each course in this program is reserved to work on Major Assessments. Keep in mind that many assessments will take longer than one week to complete. Do not wait until the last minute to begin working on and completing your assessments. Use the information in the box below to monitor your progress. It is your responsibility to organize your time and manage your workload.  **Why are Major Assessments an important requirement in my program?** Successful completion of Major Assessments is a graduation requirement in the MS in Education program. Major Assessments are not practice assignments; they are examinations. These assessments are designed to help you demonstrate mastery of the content; therefore, an instructor is not available for this part of your degree requirement. The Major Assessments are stored in your ePortfolio.  **Where am I in the process of completing my Major Assessments?** The Major Assessments are listed below along with their due dates. Pay close attention to the window of time you will have to work on these assessments. Also, familiarize yourself with each Major Assessment and its requirements by reading the directions and supporting documents for each well in advance of their due dates. Plan your time accordingly. *****Go to the **Frequently Asked Questions** document in your ePortfolio for additional information and resources to help you successfully complete the Major Assessments for your MS in Education program
 * **Transition Point** **(TP)** || **Window for Working on Major Assessments** || **Major Assessments** || **Due dates** ||
 * TP2 || Course 1 || * **Individual Learning Plan, Part 1** (including Disposition Survey) || Last Day of Course 1 ||
 * TP2 || Courses 2-4 || * **Instructional Plan** (Note: This plan should reflect knowledge gained in courses 1-4; therefore, do not submit too early)
 * **Field Experience Project, Part 1** || Last Day of Course 4 ||
 * TP3 || Courses 5-8 || * **Diversity Major Assessment** (Note: Start annotating your diverse experiences on the Teaching Log early so you are ready to complete this assessment. The Teaching Log and complete instructions are located in your ePortfolio under the Diversity link)
 * **Field Experience Project, Part 2** (Note: This assessment will take more than one week to complete. You will also need access to P-12 students, so plan accordingly.) || Last Day of Course 8 ||
 * TP4 || Courses 6-9 || * **Problem-based Research** (Note: This assessment will take more than one week to complete. Depending on your research, you might need access to P-12 students, so plan accordingly.) || Last Day of Course 9 ||
 * TP4 || Courses 9-10 (for MLE Courses: 9-11) || * **Demonstration of Content Knowledge**
 * **Individual Learning Plan, Part 2**
 * **Field Experience Project, Part 3**
 * **MSED Program Reflection** || Last Day of Final Course ||
 * **MSED Program Reflection** || Last Day of Final Course ||