Teacher portfolio information

Find details about the eMINTS teacher portfolio submission process and requirements. General information Benefits Access eMINTS certification Registration Payment Submission guidelines Submission schedules Technical information   Questions   Go to eMINTS Moodle (username & password required) For more information contact the eMINTS National Center office at emints-info@emints.org or (573) 884-7202.

Teacher portfolios for 2010-2011 school year

eMINTS and eMINTS4All teachers in their second year of eMINTS professional development create an electronic portfolio as a part of a performance-based evaluation of the eMINTS program. Satisfactory completion of the eMINTS portfolio indicates teachers have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities to implement the eMINTS instructional model.

1. Teachers whose classrooms are funded under the Title II.D competitive grant awards or eMINTS/METS grants are required to complete and submit a portfolio in year 2 of their program. Teachers who are required to submit will be enrolled automatically in the online portfolio submission Moodle course and will receive an email with their login information.
2. Teachers whose classrooms are not grant-funded are requested to complete and submit a portfolio. Teachers who are currently in year 2 of the eMINTS program and are not required to submit will be automatically enrolled in the portfolio Moodle course and will receive an email with their login information.
3. Veteran eMINTS or eMINTS4All teachers may submit portfolios for review by registering and paying the $50/portfolio review fee.
   Registration closes January 31, 2010.


• Individuals who completed Comprehensive eMINTS or eMINTS4All in the past but who are no longer assigned to a classroom are eligible to submit a portfolio for review. The student artifact requirement will be waived for such situations.

Benefits

Participants who submit a satisfactory teacher portfolio earn the following benefits:

• Access to eMINTS National Center resources for veteran eMINTS teachers (access to current PD modules, technology tools, etc.)
• In Missouri, DESE recognition via posting on the Instructional Technology website (click on link under eMINTS logo).
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• In other states, contact your state department of education about specific eMINTS certifications or endorsements.

It is our hope that eMINTS and eMINTS4All teachers in every state will someday participate in the full portfolio submission and review process. Watch for a listing of certified eMINTS instructional specialists from each state (and Australia) on the eMINTS website for that state or country.

Registration - through January 31, 2011 (Veteran teachers only)

Veteran eMINTS or eMINTS4All teachers who have completed their professional development programs with an eMINTS staff member OR a participant or certified graduate of the eMINTS PD4ETS program (The PD4ETS participant or graduate must have met all program requirements in effect at the time) must registration to submit a portfolio. Veteran eMINTS and eMINTS4All teachers pay a $50 portfolio review fee.

Completed registration forms will be reviewed for acceptance. Only individuals who have met program attendance requirements and received professional development from an eMINTS staff member, participant of PD4ETS or certified graduate of PD4ETS in good standing will be sent login information to the online portfolio course. Acceptance into the online Moodle course does not constitute a commitment to submit a portfolio; however, enrollment is valid only for one portfolio submission cycle.

Payment information (veteran teachers only)

Note: University policies require the following payment procedures:

• Payment must be received within ten working days of the notification of enrollment acceptance or the registration will be cancelled.
• Registrants will receive e-mail confirmation after payment is received.
• Types of payment accepted: Credit card (Visa and Master Card only), purchase order or personal check.

Credit card payments

1. Complete the online registration form.
2. Contact the eMINTS office with your credit card information within ten working days of notification of Moodle login credentials:
   fax (573) 884-7614
   phone (573) 884-7202
   (Note: Do NOT submit credit card information via an insecure e-mail message.)

Purchase order (P.O.) payments

1. Complete the online registration form.
2. Payable to the eMINTS National Center.
3. Fax your Purchase Order to the eMINTS office at (573) 884-7614 within ten working days of notification of Moodle login credentials.
   OR
   Mail to
   eMINTS Portfolio review
   325 Clark Hall
   Columbia, MO 65211

Personal checks

1. Complete the online registration form.
2. Payable to the eMINTS National Center.
3. Wiithin ten working days of notification of Moodle login credentials.
   Mail to
   eMINTS Portfolio review
   325 Clark Hall
   Columbia, MO 65211

Cancellation and refund information

• Participants who cancel before 5 p.m. on January 31, 2011 will be eligible for a full refund.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after 5 p.m. on January 31, 2011.

Submission guidelines

Detailed portfolio requirements and submission guidelines are provided in the portfolio submission course in eMINTS Moodle space.

eMINTS teachers

eMINTS teachers must submit three portfolio pieces:

1. Classroom website
2. WebQuest
3. Constructivist lesson plan

eMINTS4All teachers

eMINTS4All teachers submit only the Constructivist lesson plan.

Submission schedule

FY09 cohort teachers - portfolios submitted in spring 2010

Teachers in the FY09 cohort who desire to resubmit a portfolio iem that scored unsatisfactorily must submit it to the portfolio Moodle course in the Resubmission assignment by October 22, 2010.

FY10 cohort teachers - teachers completing the eMINTS program in spring 2011

FY11 cohort teachers - teachers completing the eMINTS program in spring 2012

Technical information

Requirements for online portfolio submissions

• Internet-connected computer
• Web browser
• File compression/packaging tool (WinZip, Stuffit, Jzip, etc.)

Questions

Still have questions about eMINTS portfolios? Contact emints-info@emints.org.

Reviewed July 30, 2010.