Week 4 - Showcasing Your Degree
BBUS E-Portfolio: Comprehensive Study Notes
Source content is a transcript overview for the BBus Grad Portfolio course (BUSM2582) at RMIT. The notes cover e-portfolio concepts, Portfolium/Folio by Portfolium, graduate capabilities, assessment requirements, reflection practice, and practical sessions.
Assessment 1: Digital Self-Journey Map (BBus)
Task purpose: design and develop a digital self-journey map of your past study journey and future direction.
Two future directional paths: Path A and Path B.
Identify what type of capability learning path sparks interest and curiosity.
The self-journey map should tell your story and demonstrate:
Identify two challenges you would like to solve and why they sparked interest.
Identify values and interests (Schwartz PVA).
Identify your skill set and personal qualities (RMIT Career Edge+).
Identify your character strengths (VIA).
Be a futurist: connect themes of the future of work to the two career paths and perform a risk assessment on your career.
Explain how your BBus journey aligns with the chosen career path, RMIT Graduate Capabilities, and BBus Program learning outcomes.
Design and develop the self-journey map using Adobe Express.
Important notes on delivery:
Deadline: Assessment 1 is due in week .
Use Adobe Express; if not using, ensure you address all key assessment components.
Template and guidance provided via Adobe Express templates; Adobe coaches available on campus if needed.
Key Components to Demonstrate in the Self-Journey Map
Path A and Path B: two future career directions.
Challenges: identify two challenges to solve and reasons for interest.
Personal values and interests: Schwartz PVA framework.
Skill set and personal qualities: RMIT Career Edge+.
Character strengths: VIA survey.
Futurist perspective: future of work themes and risk assessment.
Alignment: BBuss journey, RMIT Graduate Capabilities, and BBus program learning outcomes.
Artefact-based storytelling: use Adobe Express to present artefacts that evidence growth.
Reflection: narrative reflecting on learning journey and future directions.
RMIT Graduate Capabilities (Assessment 1 Integration)
The assessment links to RMIT Graduate Capabilities (see Page 6):
PLO1: Explain their role as a local, national and global citizen and apply these perspectives in business contexts.
PLO2: Integrate business knowledge, social intelligence and ethical decision-making in inclusive, culturally appropriate ways to produce sustainable and fair outcomes.
PLO3: Analyse complex challenges and formulate innovative solutions in real-world contexts.
PLO4: Reflect on and progress professional development; enhance intellectual agility and adaptability.
PLO5: Coherently articulate technical and conceptual business knowledge that is contemporary and interdisciplinary.
RMIT Capabilities Overview (Key Sections from Pages 7–15)
1) Ethical Global Citizens
Global and inclusive perspectives; diversity, inclusion, respect.
Indigenous perspectives; reconciliation and self-determination of First Nations.
Contribution to a sustainable world via Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs).
2) Connected
Establish meaningful professional, peer, government, industry, and community networks.
Collaborate with diverse, multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
Grow and maintain networks; multidisciplinary teamwork; transfer knowledge across contexts.
3) Critically Engaged
Intellectual agility: analyse real-world scenarios, identify information, propose solutions.
Transferable skills: synthesize and adapt skills across contexts.
Grow professionally and personally; reflective growth; self-awareness.
Digital communication: critique and adapt digital communication strategies.
SDG awareness and sustainability lens in decision-making.
4) Digitally Adept
Digital skills across devices and platforms; evaluating digital functions.
Emerging technologies: analysis, integration, foresight, opportunity ideation.
Innovation: lead innovative projects addressing real-world problems.
Human skills integration: blend digital and human skills to influence positive outcomes.
5) Expert
Disciplinary knowledge synthesis; lifelong learning.
Interdisciplinary integration for solving complex problems.
Expertise in real-life contexts: critique theories, generate new knowledge, transfer to others.
6) Adaptive
Intellectual independence; sound judgement; evidence-based decisions.
Reflective growth: self-awareness, personal and professional growth planning.
Self-directed growth; adaptability in fast-changing contexts.
RMIT Capabilities (Expanded Details from Pages 7–15)
Each capability is paired with sub-capabilities and development areas:
Ethical Global Citizens: diversity, indigenous knowledge integration, inclusion, global perspectives, SDGs.
Connected: networking, collaboration, multidisciplinary teamwork, meaningful connections, professional relationships.
Adaptive: intellectual agility, transferable skills, professional growth, self-awareness, personal growth, digital-human integration, lifelong learning.
Digitally Adept: digital skills, emerging technologies, innovation, human skills integration, digital communication.
Expert: disciplinary knowledge, interdisciplinarity, real-life expertise, lifelong learning.
Critically Engaged: intellectual independence, critical engagement with information, challenging assumptions, independent research, sustainability, personal growth, digital communication, SDGs.
What is Portfolium / Folio by Portfolium (Overview)
Folio by Portfolium is embedded in Canvas as part of the e-portfolio platform; a new and improved solution.
Portfolium helps evidence your learning journey beyond a transcript; supports deeper learning; makes the invisible visible.
You own your Portfolium; you decide what to represent about yourself.
One central place to showcase experience, development journey and skills.
Benefits (from Page 17):
Evidence your learning journey beyond transcripts.
Portfolios support personalised learning and reflection; may foster community of practice.
Portfolium integration with Canvas; network-building functionality similar to LinkedIn.
Folio by Portfolium: What It Can Do (Key Features)
Projects, Coursework & Achievements integrated into Canvas; platform supports multiple formats.
Build connections: network with students, teachers, alumni; complements other professional networks.
Take it with you: standalone product; can be used after leaving RMIT.
Access:
Login at: https://portfolium.com.au/login
Setup requires a secondary email address for access outside Canvas.
Structure and Core Components of Portfolium
Portfolium consists of three layers:
Profiles: basic information page about the student.
Portfolios: aggregation of all projects (public and private).
Projects: a container of artefacts showcasing a skill or project development.
There is no limit to the number of projects a student can add.
Layers do not require templates to start; you can tailor your portfolio from the ground up.
Getting Started: Setting Up Your Portfolium Profile
After account creation, begin building your digital portfolio.
Add personality with:
Profile photo, banner/background image, tagline.
View and edit: add content, projects, experiences, connections; add a bio to introduce yourself.
Profile Content and Artefact Management
Profile Page: add content such as previous education, work experience, courses, accomplishments, publications, skills, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, resume, and badges.
Artefacts: select from completed coursework/learning experiences that demonstrate a skill or journey; add to Portfolium projects with descriptions addressing the target audience.
Each artefact includes: title, artefact files, reflection, relevant graduate capabilities, and tags.
Privacy settings apply per project; curate who can view the artefact (Public, Portfolium Members, Connections, Private).
Reflections accompany artefacts to explain impact and learning.
Projects and Artefacts: Practical Details
Projects are the core showcase element; attach files, add tags, edit/delete projects, manage privacy.
Artefact reflections: describe key skills demonstrated, audience, and journey context.
Each artefact can be categorized with discipline tags and graduate capabilities.
The artefact reflection helps align with the target audience (e.g., tutors, potential employers).
Privacy Settings and Publishing
Four privacy levels for projects: Public, Portfolium Members, Connections, Private.
Profile privacy options include:
Only allow people I’m connected with to view my profile.
Only people you have fully connected with can view your profile.
If options are not selected, all Portfolium users can view your profile.
Public sharing restrictions: some artefacts/profiles may require a public share link for access.
Publishing: ensure visibility options are set to Public or Connections; otherwise tutors may not access for grading.
For specific settings and guidance, refer to Canvas Community and Portfolium resources.
Reflection and Reflective Practice in Portfolios
Portfolios should represent both record and reflection of learning performance and achievement.
Public-facing elements (portfolio) may affect your digital footprint; balance reflection and privacy.
Reflection framework (Rodgers, 2002) requires four criteria:
Meaning-making: reflection as a meaning-making process.
Systematic, rigorous thinking: disciplined reflection.
Community involvement: reflection should occur within a learning community.
Attitudes influence reflections: personal dispositions shape reflection quality.
Practical reflection steps:
Decide next steps and actions (e.g., experimenting with ideas).
Analyze the experience.
Describe the experience.
Live the experience.
Reflection prompts for artefacts (Page 42):
What was a key challenge in completing the assignment?
What was a key skill you developed or improved?
How did you practice/demonstrate the skill during the assignment?
What would you do differently next time?
Reflection Activity: Think, Pair & Share (Example Steps)
Step 1: Read reflections.
Step 2: In groups of 3–4, discuss what works in reflections.
Step 3: Identify what is missing.
Step 4: Propose improvements.
Step 6: Share findings with another group.
Step 7: Report back to the group.
Example Reflections (Illustrative Insights)
Example 1 (Cross-Cultural Management):
Gained insights on cultural diversity and the importance of cultural intelligence in group work.
Challenges included disagreements in a 6-person group with diverse backgrounds and communication issues.
Resolved with tutor support and mediator explanations; learnt that communication is essential in diverse environments and conflict management.
Example 2 (Process redesign project):
Faced challenges understanding complex redesign of a logistics process to improve customer experience and resource allocation.
Used research, market trends, hypothesis testing, and prototyping.
Emphasized teamwork and adaptability; outcomes included improved project management and lifelong learning goals; aligned with HR/consulting aspirations.
Assessment 1 Template, Adobe Express, and Support
A template is provided in Adobe Express for Assessment 1 as a starting point.
If not using Adobe Express, ensure all key assessment components are demonstrated.
Access to templates and support: Adobe Express resources and campus coaches are available.
Template example and guidance can be downloaded from the course resources.
Week 5 Practical Class: Employer Engagement
Practical class titled “How to stand out to employers!”
Recruiters and Career Services:
Wednesday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at 080.02.007 (Mainfreight location)
Thursday 2:30 – 4:30 pm at 016.01.001 (Storey Hall Lower NAB)
Friday 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm at 080.02.007 (UNIQLO)
These sessions provide opportunities to engage with employers and career services.
Assessment 1 Drop-in Sessions (Support)
Dates and times for drop-in sessions with Adobe Express support:
Wednesday 20 August: 2:30 – 4:30 pm, Location: 080.10.015
Thursday 21 August: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Location: 80.09.010
These sessions offer hands-on help with Adobe Express and portfolio design.
Important: Week 5 Practical Details and Related Dates
The Week 5 practical sessions focus on employer visibility and portfolio readiness.
Takeaways include how to stand out to employers and how to curate artefacts for impact.
Template and Adobe Express Guidance (Summary)
A downloadable assessment template is provided for structure; use Adobe Express pages for design.
You can also design your own journey path if you prefer a non-Express approach.
Template example and guidance available in the course resources and library support.
Portfolium Privacy and Access: Practical Notes
Privacy controls per project allow you to present a curated selection to different audiences.
Public visibility enables broader reach; Connections visibility restricts to your network only.
Public share links enable access for users outside Portfolium.
Ensure tutor visibility for assessment grading by setting appropriate privacy levels.
Practical Guidance for Creating Your Portfolio
Start with your Profile: add a photo, banner, and catchy bio that reflects your professional identity.
Add Education and Work Experience: list degrees, courses, and relevant roles.
Include Courses, Accomplishments, Publications, Skills, Extras, Volunteer work, and Resume.
Add Badges and Certificates to showcase recognized achievements.
Build Projects: each project should include artefacts and a reflective description.
Use Tags and Hashtags to indicate skills and tools; connect projects to graduate capabilities.
Final Takeaways for Preparation
The e-portfolio structure is designed to evidence learning journey, graduate capabilities, and career development beyond transcripts.
The assessment has three parts: Profile page; Artefacts with reflections; Evidence of graduate capabilities.
Curate early and progressively: start week 8 deadline planning now; pull artefacts from your BBUS journey and align with Path A/B and your capability learning path.
Regularly reflect and update to demonstrate growth toward your two future career paths.
Key Resources and URLs
Portfolium login: https://portfolium.com.au/login (secondary email required for access outside Canvas).
Portfolium home and resources: Portfolium within Canvas; guidance for settings, artefacts, and publishing.
Adobe Express resources and campus coaches: available to assist with templates and design.
Canvas Community resources for privacy and academic integrity guidance.
Week 5 Practical Class Summary (Consolidated)
Purpose: practice strategies to stand out to employers.
Sessions: Mainfreight, Storey Hall, UNIQLO at listed times and locations.
Objective: prepare for employer engagement and portfolio readiness.
Reflection and Ethics in E-Portfolio Practice
Reflective practice is integral; balance public-facing content with ethical considerations around privacy and digital footprint.
Evidence your graduate capabilities with artefacts and reflections that demonstrate learning, growth, and professional readiness.
Appendix: Important Dates (From Transcript)
Week 5 practical class sessions: Week 5.
Assessment 1: due week .
Drop-in sessions: Wednesday 20 August; Thursday 21 August; times as listed.
Adobe Express support sessions: times listed in the transcript (see above).