Tk20/
ePortfolio
Overview
Presented by Crystal Nielsen, M.A.
E-Learning Services
Updated Fall 2011
A Quick Definition…
An ePortfolio (short for electronic
portfolio) is a collection of multimedia-rich,
linked documents that students (and
perhaps faculty, programs, and/or
administrators) compose, maintain,
synthesize, and develop over time.
Kirkpatrick, J. (2006, June 2). ePortfolios: Zero to sixty: Assumptions,
actions, expectations. Paper presented at the 2006 Sakai/OSP
Conference.
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… In Practical Terms
Schools or departments will be able to
assess student progress in a definitive
manner.
 Students will be able to develop online
showcases of their work at NNU and
create resumes that can be customized for
potential employers.
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The Bottom Line
ePortfolios help students make sense of
higher education through reflective practices
that encourage users to connect their
learning experiences.
(Kirkpatrick, 2006)
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Tk20: ePortfolios and More
Several NNU departments are now using
a web-based application called Tk20, an
assessment and reporting system.
 In addition to tools to manage field
experience, create reports based on
student progress, and much more, Tk20
includes an ePortfolio aspect.
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Access
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Login to the NNU Tk20 site at
http://tk20.nnu.edu with your NNU
username and your ID number.
Notice the tab to access video tutorials,
and the link to purchase your Tk20
account (unless you have prepaid a fee
along with your tuition).
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Home Page
Pending Tasks – Links to assignments
you need to complete.
 Preferences – Change your password, set
color theme, etc.

You won’t see all of these tabs.
Pending Tasks will be things to
complete from your program or
courses.
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Courses Tab
Tk20 assignments will show here,
presented by course.
 Sometimes, these will be surveys or forms
that you must complete related to your
progression through your academic
program.
 Other times, these will be related to
assignments you completed in class.
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Artifacts Tab
Edit Folders – Create a folder structure
here based on your courses.
 This will help you
organize your
Click Add New to
file uploads for
begin adding folders.
Stay consistent in
later use.

your naming so that
folders display in the
right order.
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Portfolios Tab
Eventually, you will build a portfolio that
showcases how you met the standards
outlined for your program.
 You will draw upon files you uploaded on
the Artifacts tab and other items to make
this happen.
 Details will come later.
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What Next?
Log in to Tk20, at http://tk20.nnu.edu.
 On the Preferences page, change your
password.
 On the Artifacts tab, begin building your
folder structure.
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