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Welcome to NJIT’s Mahara ePortfolio User Guide. This wiki was created to give a step by step analysis to creating an ePortfolio using Mahara.
 * Mahara User Guide **

What is the purpose of an ePortfolio?While many students already have a resume or CV, an ePortfolio is a demonstration of academic and professional accomplishment that can increase student competitiveness in graduate school and job applications. By including the web address of an ePortfolio on a resume or CV, a student can give potential employers an opportunity to see, literally, talent and ability. The ePortfolio also gives students a chance to showcase strong points in a given field. While many applicants have taken college courses, an ePortfolio allows a student to show in detail how specific projects were managed.

This wiki will be divided into two sections as a guide through the process. The first section will explain the basics of ePortfolios, decoding content, and providing alternatives to the Mahara. The second section will look at the creation of an ePortfolio with an emphasis on design, including fonts, themes, and color choices. Along with the mechanics of creating an ePortfolio, we will also address the selection of core competencies for specific majors. This wiki will act as an easy-to-follow reference that will provide students with the tools and skills to create an ePortfolio that is comprehensive yet easy to manage.

Introduction by Lori-Ann Sciachitano. This wiki has been prepared by students in STS-304H, Writing about Science Technology, and Society at NJIT. Contributor’s names follow each section. Enjoy!




 * Introducing the ePortfolio
 * Purpose
 * Understanding Your Audience
 * Conceptualizing Core Competencies
 * Developing Content for Core Competencies
 * Alternatives to Mahara
 * Using Mahara
 * Starting a Mahara ePortfolio
 * Organizing Files, Pages, and Links
 * Formatting Pages and Displaying Files
 * Aesthetics: Look and Feel