Public Display of Achievement
There is no set level of proficiency that all students are expected to reach by the end of the MAET journey. Instead, each of you is expected to take the initiative to seek out opportunities to develop your individual technology knowledge and skills. We expect you to take advantage of these opportunities and to make significant growth in your technology proficiency throughout the program. Evaluation of your growth in technological proficiency will be based on this assignment, which will serve as a showcase of your MAET experience.
MSU policy requires that all masters programs administer a certifying examination. For some programs, the examination is a sit-down test. In other cases, the exam may be a thesis or project. Basically, the final evaluation is an opportunity for the students to demonstrate a level of knowledge and proficiency befitting someone with a masters degree. In our program, the certifying examination is a chance to demonstrate qualities that exemplify the knowledge and dispositions of an MSU MAET graduate.
This can be done in two overarching ways – the PDA can be an expression of the journey OR a demonstration of your best work. Think of it in these terms – if someone Googles your name – what do you want them to find?
We will scaffold you through this portfolio process – from the selection of software/platform all the way to the final reflection.
Stages/Steps
Work worth saving
Software/Platform selection
Exploring past portfolios
Components
- Résumé (optional)
- MAET Coursework Page
- Classroom Portfolio (optional)
- Teaching Philosophy
- Future as a Learner/Synthesis (AKA Ignite Rouen)
