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This 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.
IWEBFOLIO
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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 Tabs
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
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Use a Supported Browser
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What browsers are supported by iWebfolio?
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The following browsers are supported by iWebfolio
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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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How can I get technical support?
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FROM UNC HELP DESK: Call 351-HELP or 351-4357
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FROM CEBS SUPPORT CONTACTS:
To schedule training or for answers to questions.
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Kimberly Kaufeld
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Email: Kimberly.Kaufeld@unco.edu
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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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See Next Slide
for description
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.
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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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You should see MY
PORTFOLIOS by clicking
Portfolio.
The drop-down box
here will say Owner.
This is the initial DEFAULT screen that should appear after you log in.
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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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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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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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Would you like to base this Portfolio on
a template? Choose YES from the
drop-down box.
Select or View
available templates.
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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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1. Click Permissions
tab to set up your
reviewers
3: Remove Defaults
if desired
4: Adding
Reviewers: Check
the box by your
professor’s name
and click “Save”
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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.
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The First Portfolio Screen
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INSTRUCTIONS
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:
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 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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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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