PWR 99A: Portfolio Preparation I

This 1-unit course introduces ePortfolios and folio thinking to students in the Notation in Science Communication (NSC). The course assists students in designing a rhetorical ePortfolio and in selecting and reflecting on artifacts that represent student learning in science communication. It is also a wonderful chance for NSC students to form a community and bond with each other in a fun, creative and engaging environment.

Course Learning Goals

As the first of a two-part ePortfolio requirement for the NSC, PWR 99A students will build a solid foundation in the theory and practice of “folio thinking.” To this end, students will:

• Engage in the creative and technical processes of building an ePortfolio
• Understand that reflection is a systematic and disciplined process
• Develop a deeper understanding of their learning and connect disparate learning experiences
• Support each other as a community of curious and growth-oriented learners
• Outline a plan for future work in the Notation in Science Communication program

For more information about NSC, see https://pwrnotations.stanford.edu/about/about-nsc