There are a number of tools that can be used for ePortfolio creation. You are not limited to the tools listed below, but they should provide you with a good place to start. You should also consult with your instructor or other designated person to determine any specific requirements that may apply to your ePortfolios.
How shall I save scanned work?
If you are scanning pictures, then JPG is the best format. If you are scanning graphics that do not have too many colors, then it is better to save it as GIF. Along with the PNG format, JPG and GIF can be displayed on the web. Web browsers are not capable of displaying any other format. Please use the mentioned (esp. JPG or GIF)formats to save the images you scanned for the web.
How do I adjust my sound on my PC? (posted by Greg Barnett)
- Click on the Start Menu.
- Click on Control Panel.
- If you are in Classic View double-click on Sounds and Audio Devices and if you are in Category View single-click on Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices then single-click on Sounds and Audio Devices.
- Click on the Audio tab at the top of the Dialog Box.
- Under the Sound Recording heading click on the Volume button.
- Raise the volume for the speakers and microphone to a high setting and make sure the selection box for Microphone is checked.
- Select the Options menu.
- Select Advanced Controls. An Advanced button appears under the Microphone column. Click on it.
- Under the Other Controls heading check the check box beside the Microphone Boost option.
- Click Close.
- Close the Recording Control Dialog Box.
- Click OK to close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties.
- Close the Control Panel.
Tools available in CCIT public labs
Blackboard ePortfolio - Blackboard is the CU course management system. Everyone has space in the system for storing documents, and an ePortfolio tool is available within the Content Collection.
Composer - Web editing software that is free and is available in all public labs on campus. The software is available in all CCIT public labs.
Adobe Presenter - Available to all students to develop multimedia-rich communications. The software is available in some CCIT public labs.
Tools available in the ETS Barre Hall Lab B-104 (limited licenses)
The Adobe/Macromedia products are available on 12 computers in B-104 Barre Hall. The lab is available to students from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when scheduled for classes or training. Students may purchase the educational version of each product or as a Suite from Adobe.
Adobe Dreamweaver 8 - Web editing and site management tool
Adobe Fireworks 8 - graphic design tool
Adobe Flash MX 8 - multimedia authoring tool
Adobe Freehand 8 - drawing tool
Training
The Teaching and Learning Technologies group offers instructor-led courses for both students and faculty. Faculty members can also place a request for instructor-led training for their classes at http://brig.clemson.edu/ets/stutrain/. Faculty and students can take advantage of online tutorials specific to building ePortfolios in Blackboard, as well as other Skillport e-Learning Courses.