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A presentation for UniSA students on the whys, whats and hows of ePortfolios -including tips and software suggestions for creating, editing and serving images, audio and video files.
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- 1. Introduction KerryJ, Online Education Designer Teaching Innovation Unit
- 2. We all create artefacts
- 3. Wasted if not curated
- 5. Assessments Overview of research Credible chart
- 6. Job applications Qualifications Samples of work w/ Descriptions and/or Reflections and/or Proficiciencies CV and references Award
- 7. Learning module Documents to read Overview of research Credible chart
- 9. Store or access files
- 11. Display to different audiences
- 13. Comparison Website builder Ties into Google tools, apps Customised look and feel Unique URLs per site Turn on revision history and let marker know it exists Portfolio plus community Upload all files there Customised look and feel Unique URLs per collection Collection locked down when used for assessment
- 14. Common elements
- 15. Common elements Office 365 Access to several free software programs available to UniSA students: http://bit.ly/1rYC8yM Google apps A free office suite in the clouds available to all Google account holders. Apache Open Office Free, Open Source software is device-bound – good for those with poor internet connections. http://www.openoffice.org
- 16. Common elements MS Paint Free from Microsoft Basic resize, crop “Fresh Paint” app for Windows 8.1 + and Windows mobile GIMP Gnu Image Manipulation Program Free, Open Source Windows, Mac, Linux Multi-layered editing https://www.gimp.org Mobile apps Many mobile phones and some app stores have free image editing apps.
- 17. Common elements Smaller= better You don’t have to stick with thumbnails, but don’t upload raw mobile phone images. Re-size before you upload & save on storage and bandwidth. To tweak or…? Your images may need tweaking to bring out the details. Don’t overthink, but do consider whether your images can tell their story as is to your intended audience. Crop to pop Ensure your images showcase your subject. Crop out extraneous elements in busy images when you can.
- 18. Common elements Creating Lighting and sound are vital Record at best quality When in doubt, frame loosely Use a tripod whenever possible If possible, record audio after shooting video Editing Windows Movie Maker – Free YouTube has some editing Keep transitions consistent Narration record with headset or in quiet, small room Output as MP4 or WMV Uploading Use YouTube or Vimeo Unlisted Never upload full .AVI or WMV files (too LARGE, don’t stream) Always test Tag with Course number
- 19. Common elements PowerPoint Record audio on slides, output final product as video Movie Maker Import still images, slides, stock footage Output a video YouTube Can upload still images and create a video
- 20. Common elements Creating narration Mic close to mouth Room - quiet, small, drapes & soft furnishings Headset mic, mobile phone Webcam mics too far Capture from mixing desk Ensure capture device compatible Test rigorously Ensure extra space on day Capturing in field Mic – close to subject Lapel mic best If handheld mic - tight cardiod (capture width) pattern Monitor closely
- 21. Common elements Music Ensure have rights to use If narration + music, keep music very, very low If using as music bed – no vocal with words YouTube provides music to add after video uploaded Editing Audacity– Free multi-track editing and creation http://www.audacityteam.org Windows Movie Maker – single track Output as MP3 Uploading audio only Soundcloud=YouTube for audio + creates player for page Can also upload to YouTube if create video with single image
- 22. Common elements UniSA Library The website has some great free image sites to explore. Creative Commons Give credit where it’s due Creativecommons.org Public domain Images, audio and video in the public domain are free to use without citation.
- 23. URLs – let’s explore https://sites.google.com https://ep.unisa.edu.au/
- 24. Conclusion KerryJ, Online Education Designer Teaching Innovation Unit http://people.unisa.edu.au/Kerry.Johnson https://sites.google.com https://ep.unisa.edu.au/
Editor's Notes
- Over the course of your life as a learner – formal or informal – you create a body of work to apply the skills and knowledge you develop and you also might pick up recognitions and qualifications. Without a way to properly store, curate and add context to all of this work -
- Useful examples of your work could end up in a virtual attic, gathering dust.
- ePorfolios allow users to create online spaces where they can store and curate existing content – plus tools to create new content and to contextualise existing content. ePortfolios then allow you to use the same content in multiple ways to serve multiple audiences. For instance -
- An assessment may call on you to produce an overview video, a final paper and to analyse your research. You can upload notes, resources and various drafts of your work to access anywhere you go, then display the outputs to your tutor for feedback or, in the case of some courses, for final assessment.
- During or after university, you can use various arftefacts you’ve created or have obtained to create an online job application.
- And later on, you may even wish to use the outputs of your work to teach others. You can do it all from the same platform.
- There are dozens of ePortfolio platforms out there. They all share the three key elements we’ve mentioned.
- A place to either store and curate electronic files or to access your files stored and curated in other locations.
- Tools that allow you to create new content and/or to contextualise existing content.
- And a method by which you can display content in different configurations for consumption by different audiences.
- There are dozens of ePortoflio and ePorfolio-type tools out there. Linked In is increasingly offering the ability to upload and display files tied to specific jobs you list on your profile. If you don’t yet have a Linked In account, create one soon. WordPress blogging software is used by many as an ePorfolio. Any website creation tool can be used the same way. As we don’t have time to go through dozens of options, there are two I’m going to introduce here today: Google sites and the Mahara ePortfolio.
- Google sites is first and foremost a website builder. As you’d expect – Google sites ties into content and applications stored and created via other Google tools. So you can access your images from your Google Plus gallery, your documents from Google drive and embed maps and calendars. Google sites has a choice of templated sites for purposes ranging from blogs to gardening with pre-defined pages and functionality – or themes that allow you to create and define your own pages but ensure they have a consistent look and feel to them. You create a new site with a unique URL for each audience – and can choose from three types of access – open to the world, non-indexed and private – which requires a Google log in and an invitation from you in order to view. Mahara is first and foremost an ePorfolio platform situated in a community. When you log into your UniSA Mahara site, you will see lots of references to sharing and community. Mahara requires that you upload and organise your files before displaying them. Once you do, you then create pages and bind those pages together into Collections to create mini-web sites that selected audiences can view. Which tool you choose depends on several factors. If you are a hardcore Google tool user – Google sites is probably your best option. If you aren’t a Google tools user and aren’t fussed, Mahara is a good pick and is supported by UniSA IT support. Plus there is a link to some great tutorials just as you log in.
- In addition to deciding on an ePorfolio tool, it’s good to have a handle on what’s available to create content.
- Edit your images before uploading them to your ePortfolio. You’ll save on bandwidth and storage by re-sizing them. You’ll have images that are better quality and that tell the story you want/need them to tell.
- There are a lot of free image editing tools out there. MS Paint is free with Windows and if you have Windows 8.1 and better, you can try out their new “Fresh Paint” app. GIMP is a great program and is free, open source software that runs on Windows, Mac or Linux OS. Plus you can find image editing tools for free on most App stores. I’ve also used PowerPoint as an image creation and editing tool as you can create an image or append there and then right click to save it as an image to your local device.
- Edit your images before uploading them to your ePortfolio. You’ll save on bandwidth and storage by re-sizing them. You’ll have images that are better quality and that tell the story you want/need them to tell.
- Whether you create video with your mobile phone or a video camera, there are some basic rules to follow. Firstly – lighting and sound are critical to good video production. Record at the highest quality your device will allow and ensure before you start you have plenty of room in memory. When in doubt – frame more loosely than you might like (go for a slightly wider shot) as viewfinders can and do lie. Use a tripod whenever you can – there are tripods designed for mobile phones out there – or grab a car holder and blue tack it to something. If you’re planning to narrate your video, consider doing it after you shoot and use the ambient sound as a second audio channel. Good free video editing tools that can do multi-track editing are very scarce. In fact, I don’t know of any. Windows Movie maker does one-track editing with basic transitions and the ability to record straight in from webcam or mic. At this writing ( May 2016) YouTube offers some basic trimming and annotation tools and free audio tracks to add once you’ve uploaded your video. When you output your video – try to do so as MP4. WMV will do in a pinch. Never upload a plain old video file – they’re not designed to stream online. Upload to YouTube or Vimeo as unlisted videos and then you can embed them or link to them from your portfolio. Always test the final product before embedding it.
- If you’re creating narration, keep your mic close to your mouth. Choose a small, quiet room with lots of soft furnishings. I’ve recorded some great audio in a walk in closet. Try to do an entire production’s worth of audio on the same day – your voice will change day to day and will rarely match up with a previous day’s recording. Do not be overly picky about pauses. If you make a mistake, stop and take it from the top of a paragraph or scene. When capturing from a mixing desk – ensure your recording device is up to it. Some mobile phones with audio in/out combined ports will yield poor quality results. Test, test, test and on the day – ensure you have more memory than you think you need. When capturing in the field – monitor your capture closely. A device that allows you to listen as you record is the gold standard, if you can’t get that – listen right after you record to ensure you’re happy. If interviewing a subject, a lapel mic on them that is as close to their mouth as possible is going to give you the best audio. If you’re using a handheld mic, ensure it has a tight capture pattern and position it directly in front of and close to their mouths.
- If you’re going to add a music bed – ensure you have the right to use the music for this purpose (just buying the CD or downloading the track isn’t enough). Ensure you are keeping the music very low in relation to the narration and go for instrumentals or vocals with no words. YouTube provides the ability to add music from their music library after you upload a video. When editing audio – Audacity is a free, open source tool that allows you to produce multi-track, layered audio productions. You can also record audio straight into it. You can also record audio straight into Windows Movie Maker. When uploading Audio
- Look for content licensed for re-use. Ensure you understand how you’re able to re-use and re-mix it so you can display your work publicly if you want to do so.
- Here are the URLS for both ePorfolio products discussed in this presentation.