NSCI1000 Redesigned: CuPortfolio Edition

In order to promote reflective and integrated learning and explore the interconnectedness and significance of themes discussed in science courses, CuPortfolio, Carleton University’s ePortfolio system, was utilized. This involved the redesign of the Seminar in Science courses, which aimed to provide a cross-disciplinary examination of contemporary scientific issues, with an emphasis on employing interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving. The course was structured into four interconnected thematic units: Critical Thinking, Community Building, Experiential Learning, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). This initiative is supported by the recognition of ePortfolios as a high-impact practice that enhances students’ ownership of their learning. Additionally, students were encouraged to use CuPortfolio to create multimedia portfolios, facilitating the connection of explored ideas.