PDF Version of Portfolio Preparation Guide
Overview of the portfolio presentation
This portion of the ITS Certification review will require that you develop a portfolio of work that documents proficiencies as and strong user of computers and computer technology.
Upon completion of your portfolio, you will submit a printed copy of your portfolio for review before the presentation. The dates for submission are on the ITS Certification Review web site. You will be assigned a day and time to present your portfolio to your review committee which will consist of at least two people. During the presentation you will meet with the committee individually to present the tasks you completed for your portfolio and answer questions posed by the review committee. The presentation portion of the ITS Review will last a maximum of one hour.
Purpose of this preparation guide
This guide defines the tasks required to create your portfolio and how you can expect to be evaluated. The portfolio you develop should show pride and thought in its organization and presentation.
Your presentation can be developed using presentation software or as an HTML presentation. There will be a computer and video projector for you to set up for the presentation of your prepared materials. You should plan to familiarize yourself with this equipment prior to your scheduled presentation date.
Skills being evaluated on the portfolio presentation
For this portion of the IT Certification Review you will be evaluated on your ability to demonstrate proficiencies in the use of applications and the Internet. Evaluations will be based on a 4-point scale (4=Outstanding, 3=Good, 2=Marginal, 1=Poor). Skills evaluated as Poor will need to be re-done.
Application skills
You will be evaluated on your ability to:
- Use current office applications
- Using the Internet to locate resources and publish information.
Professional skills
You will be evaluated on your ability to:
- Write clearly, use correct grammar and spelling, and proofread your work.
- Show up on time and prepared to the presentation portion of the ITS Certification Review
Human Relations
You will be evaluated on your ability to:
- Present your portfolio and answer questions posed by the review committee.
- Provide explanations to questions ask by the review committee
- Handle grace under pressure and your ability to handle stress.
Portfolio Presentation Tasks and Related ITS Courses
Task 1. Resume & Cover Letter You will apply for a front office position that requires strong computing skills. The job is with a fictitious company named Virtual Imagination. You can locate the job announcement at www.tvc.uaf.edu/its/review When the job announcement is posted you will need to read it and submit a cover letter and resume prior the closing date. In this task you will be expected to demonstrate that you can write clearly, use correct grammar and spelling, and proofread your work. You are expected to use document formatting so that the document layout is clear logical and easy to read.
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Task 2. Support Resources You will create web log (blog) containing links to resources that help you better utilize your computer and the applications you use. You will be expected to be able to clearly express how the links you’ve provided are useful to you and the descriptions within your blog should demonstrate that you can write clearly, use correct grammar and spelling, and proofread your work. You are expected to use document formatting so that the document layout is clear logical and easy to read. |
Task 3. Excel Spreadsheet You will create a worksheet to track a budget – the budget could be for an office or for personal use. The formatting, design, and formulas should be implemented so that the layout is clear and logical.
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Task 4. Word Template You will create a Word Template with custom styles, and boilerplate text. The Word template should have a clear purpose and the design and modifications of the template should be consistent with the template purpose. In this task you will be demonstrate your ability to create a template using Microsoft Word. This task will require that you determine which types of documents are appropriate to create as templates and that you use the tools and features available within the application to create a professional and well formatted document. |
Task 5. Desktop Publishing & Graphics You will create a one-page flier that uses desktop publishing and graphics skills. You will explain the purpose of the flier, how it was created, and why you selected the tools that you used. In this task you will demonstrate you ability to effectively combine text and graphics into a document to communicate a message, idea or event. |
Task 6. Human Relations The entire portfolio presentation is to document your human relation skills. Throughout this certification review process you will be expected to act professionally even if you feel you’re under pressure. You also should be prepared to answer questions posed by the review committee. |