1	e-portfolios at Thomas College Confident Capable Connected
2	Employability Skills 2000+ The Conference Board of Canada The skills needed to enter, stay in & progress in the world of work. Skills: Fundamental Personal Management Teamwork
3	Fundamental Skills Communicate – Read/write/understand information. Listen and ask questions. Share information. Manage Information – Locate, gather and organize. Access info and apply knowledge from various disciplines.
4	Fundamental Skills Cont’d Use Numbers – Decide what needs to be measured. Observe and record data. Make estimates and verify calculations. Think & Solve Problems – Identify issues and root causes. Seek alternate points of view. Understand human & technical dimensions. Implement & evaluate solutions.
5	Personal Management Skills Demonstrate Positive Attitudes and Behaviors – Be confident about yourself. Deal with people and problems honestly and ethically. Take care of your personal health. Be Responsible - Balance work/home life. Manage money and weigh risk. Be accountable and socially responsible.
6	Personal Management Skills cont’d Be Adaptable – Work independently. Be innovative. Respond constructively to change. Learn from your mistakes and cope with uncertainty. Learn Continuously – Be willing to grow. Assess strengths and areas for development.
7	Personal Management Skills cont’d Work Safely – Be aware of personal and group health and safety practices.
8	Teamwork Skills Work With Others – Understand group dynamics. Recognize and respect diversity. Lead or support when necessary. Manage & resolve conflict. Participate in Projects & Tasks – Work to agreed standards. Select appropriate technology & tools. Continuously monitor the project & identify ways to improve.
9	Thomas College Core Competencies I. Communications II. Leadership and Service III. Analytical Reasoning IV. Community & Interpersonal Relations
10	What is an e-portfolio? Collect your work Showcase your academic and work-related accomplishments Connect individual courses to your larger educational goals A creative representation of your education – and of you A requirement of FS110
11	Benefits Variety of formats – movies, voice & photos, as well as traditional file types Professional representation of yourself (important when job hunting) Self-reflection and assessment
12	What to Include Resume Best examples of coursework (essays, spreadsheets, speeches…) Examples of extra-curricular involvement (student life, work study projects…) Photos (sports, internships, community projects…) Application essays for leadership positions
13	Work with your advisor You can establish a dialogue with your advisor by giving that person access to your e-portfolio. This is a great way for your advisor to get to know you. Your advisor can also give you feedback and help you see the connections between your experiences.
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