See how the University of Michigan's College of Engineering is using Seelio portfolios as a tool for leadership development in engineering courses and programs. This presentation was initially shared at the 2014 AAEEBL Midwest Conference.

1. Engineers + Online
Learning Portfolios =
Leadership Development
2014 AAEEBL Midwest Conference

2. Michigan Engineering “Plus”
Michigan Engineers purposefully leverage the broad
educational experiences across the UM campus to enhance
their education in preparation for the challenges of the 21st
century. Michigan engineers become life-long learners and
leaders who work outside of their comfort zone to make a
difference.
Technical Knowledge & Systems-thinking
Creativity & Innovation
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Intercultural Intelligence
Collaborative Spirit
Social & Environmental Responsibility
Effective Communication

3. “By three methods we may learn wisdom:
first, by reflection, which is noblest;
second, by imitation, which is easiest;
and third, by experience, which is the
most bitter.”
Confucius

4. Portfolio Launch
Phase 1: Pilot Groups
ü Engineering Honors Program (55 students)
ü Study Abroad in Kumasi, Ghana (20 students)
ü Multidisciplinary Design Program (100 students)
Phase 2: First-year Students
ü ENGR 100 pilot sections (100 students)
q ENGR 110 (300 students)
q All 1300 first-year students
Phase 3: Just-in-Time integration
q Sophomore year through Senior Capstone

5. Engineering Project Cycle

6. Design
• Complete self-assessment of the Michigan
Engineering “Plus” competencies.
– Creativity & Innovation
– Entrepreneurial Mindset
– Intercultural Intelligence
– Collaborative Spirit
– Social & Environmental Responsibility
– Effective Communication
• Develop an educational plan.
• Establish short-term and long-term goals.

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8. Build
• Share plans/goals with other students.
• Leverage broad range of experiences at UM.
• Work on project teams with other students.
• Articulate unique contributions to projects/
experience.

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12. Test
• Increase depth and breadth of experience.
• Students reflect upon experience.
• Reflect upon experience.
• Tag experiences with the Michigan Engineering
competencies.
• Assess skills/competencies and adjust
goals.

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17. A Vision for the Future
• Every Michigan Engineer creates a portfolio;
portfolios are embedded in the culture.
• Students set goals, reflect and connect their
learning experiences.
• Michigan Engineering proudly displays our
students’ full range of experiences.
• Michigan Engineers become life-long learners
and leaders who make a difference in their
fields.
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18. Contact Information
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Stacie Edington!
Phone: (734) 647-7015!
Email: sjed@umich.edu!
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Phone: (734) 369-8388 !
Email: educators@seelio.com!
Website: https://seelio.com/educators!
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