Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student
Digital Portfolios

Using E-Portfolios to Support Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students

The development of digital portfolios can be a source of great empowerment for diverse students, providing them with a sense of increased confidence and a powerful tool when applying for jobs and internships.

Challenges

Many of my international students faced transitional issues, language barriers, and stressors related to social integration with peers and with adapting to the North American Higher Education system.

Students in the program had varying levels on their IELTS, TOEFL, and ITEP English Placement Exam results.

Program and Course Development

I designed the Global UCF Career Accelerator Program, which was a career development program for over 400 F-1 and J-1 international students enrolled in the Global UCF Global Achievement Academy; an ESL pathway program at the University of Central Florida.

E-Portfolios as a Deliverable

E-Portfolios and the attainment of the Global Professional Certificate were the program completion deliverables.

Backwards-Design Method and Scaffolding E-Portfolio Assignments

I designed this international education career development program utilizing the ADDIE instructional design method and the Backwards Design process, tailored to the needs of first-time in college, diverse students from multiple countries.