Chalk & Wire is now included as part of the COE fee structure for all students that are in an education program in the College of Education. You will be issued an account (or renewed) at the beginning of each semester. If your account has expired or you need an account, please contact candw@mailbox.sc.edu.

If you are a student in an education program that is not in the College of Education: the BA Dance Education, BM Music Education, BA Art Education, or BA Foreign Languages Education program, you will purchase a Chalk & Wire account (or renewal code) through the USC bookstore either in person or online at the University of South Carolina Official Bookstore. If you are purchasing an account through the bookstore online, you can select EDUC as the Department, CHALK as the course, and WIRE as the section.

Please note that you can request to either have a card shipped to you with your account information on the card or request that you pick this card up from the bookstore. They are not able to email the codes.

1. Sign into the Chalk & Wire website with the ID and password you used when registering your C&W code.
2. Click on the Menu text and icon in the dark grey vertical bar to the left of your screen.
3. Now click the Work link and then the My Coursework link.

If you have not submitted any assignments via Chalk & Wire in your program portfolio in the past or do not have a portfolio listed for your cohort, refer to the following instructions. Otherwise, jump to step 9.

4. Click the blue New Portfolio button to the right of the window and just below the garnet horizontal title bar.
5. Be certain to give your portfolio a name that will easily reflect your program. (You can name your portfolio whatever you like, but the title of your program, such as BA Early Childhood, may be the easiest choice).
6. From the Table of Contents drop-down menu, select "All Departments" for Department (if you are given the option to select department) and then select your program, such as BA Early Childhood. Note: Your screen may not have you select a Department.
7. Click the Create button. You have now created the space that will allow you to submit your documentation.
8. Jump to Step 10.

If you HAVE submitted assignments to your program portfolio previously, start here:
9. Click on the program portfolio and select “Edit Portfolio”.
10. Click the link for the assignment that you are submitting. You will see a listing of observations under the Internship I (or II) Virtual Observations tab.
11. A new Chalk & Wire window will slide open with an Add Content button. Click the Add Content button, then select Add Files, then select Insert Content Here.
12. Clicking the green Add Files button brings up a standard file system browser so that you can find the file you need, select it, and add it for upload.
13. When your file shows up on the screen with a blue Start button beside it, click the blue Start button to upload the file to Chalk & Wire. Note: Files have a maximum size of 500 MB, so you will likely need to compress your video before uploading. You can find instructions on how to do this at the following link: http://userguide.chalkandwire.com/m/Student/c/207428
14. You can now click the Close button in the top right corner of the upload screen to get back to the submission page. If you have additional items to upload/text to submit, you can continue to do so by starting again at Step 8 until you have submitted everything for this assignment.
15. You have now uploaded your assignment to your portfolio, but have not yet submitted it. To do that, scroll to the top of the window and click the green SUBMIT button located in the top right of the window. You will then be prompted to enter your supervisor’s name. *Please note that if you are submitting an assignment to your coaching teacher (if there is a space to do this in your portfolio and you program has specified for you to do this), then this process will be a bit different. See instructions at the bottom of the tutorial for how to do this.
16. Once your supervisor has reviewed your submission, you can access your scores on the SCTS 4.0 rubric and comments/results by logging into your Chalk & Wire account, clicking on the My Results Note: You should also receive an email notification with a link to go directly to your results. Once on the My Results page, you will want to click on the assignment and then select View Details. From here, you can see your supervisor’s comments and add your own by clicking on the highlighted assignment at the bottom of the page.
17. To reply to your teacher’s comments, click the Add Comment button below the video. This will pause the video and allow for you to comment on that frame. You can type in your comment or click Record Audio Comment to speak your comment. You can add as many comments as you like throughout the portion of the video, and your teacher will receive these along with the exact part of the video each comment was left. Ensure that you click Save Comment after you complete each.   NOTE: If after clicking Record Audio Comment, your screen just says "loading," follow these instructions to unblock Flash in your browser: Click on the lock symbol in the top right corner. A box will then appear. Beside Flash, select "Allow." You will then be prompted to reload the screen.

Submitting a link for your coaching teacher to view:

When a class you are taking has a Key Assessment Assignment for College of Education certification or accreditation, you will be required to submit your assignment to Chalk & Wire.  Below is the process you should follow.

1. Log in to Blackboard.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. In the My Courses area click the course that contains the assignment you wish to submit.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Click the Assignments link in the left navigation bar.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Find the title of the assignment (such as “Homework 1” or “Final Portfolio”) and click it to begin the submission process.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. You are now in the online space for that assignment and should see the assignment title in the garnet bar.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Click the Add Content drop-down option then click the Add File title.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. Click the green Add Files button and use the resulting navigation window to find the file you wish to submit.  Once you have selected the file to submit, click the Choose button in the bottom right of the navigation window.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. You have now identified what file you wish to upload, but must click the blue Start button to actually upload the file.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

9. When the file has uploaded, you will see Saved to File Library on the left, the name of file you uploaded in the middle, and a check mark on the right.  Click the Close button in the upper right of the window.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

10. The name of the file is now in blue with a cog icon to the left.  The final steps begin with clicking the green SUBMIT button
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

11. Some of your assignments may be reviewed by multiple assessors.  This screen allows you to list the assessors who should have access to your assignment.  Often, it will simply be your professor.

    Begin to type in the name of the assessor for the assignment as provided by your professor.  As you begin to type, the name should autofill.  You can select the assessor’s name, and add another assessor if necessary. NOTE:  the status indicator will read SUBMITTED and turn green when the process is completed.  Click the blue Submit button to continue.  
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
12. Your submission is completed.  The green bar indicating the successful submission is your key and you can now log out of Blackboard.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

Once instructed by your program faculty, follow the instructions below for proper submission of the your Chalk & Wire Assignment.

1. Sign into the Chalk & Wire website with the ID and password you used when registering your C&W code.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Click on the Menu text and icon in the dark grey vertical bar to the left of your screen.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Now click the Work link and then the My Coursework link.
   If you have not submitted any assignments via Chalk & Wire for your program area in the past or do not have a portfolio listed for your specific program area, refer to the following instructions.  Otherwise, jump to step 6.
   
   
   
   
   
   1. Click the blue New Portfolio button to the right of the window and just below the garnet horizontal title bar.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
   2. Be certain to give your portfolio a name that will easily reflect the program area that you are in (For example, BA Early Childhood).
   3. From the Table of Contents drop-down menu, select your department, and then your program area.
   4. Click the Create button. You have now created the space that will allow you to submit your documentation.
   5. Jump to Step 7.
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Those who HAVE submitted assignments for your program area previously start here at Step 6:

   
   6. Click the blue New Portfolio button to the right of the window and just below the garnet horizontal title bar.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   7. Click the link for the assignment that you are submitting.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   8. A new Chalk & Wire window will slide open with an Add Content button.  Click the Add Content button, then select Insert Content Here, then select Add Files. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   9. Clicking the green Add Files button brings up a standard file system browser so that you can find the file you need, select it, and add it for upload.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   10. When your file shows up on the screen with a blue Start button beside it, click the blue Start button to upload the file to Chalk & Wire.

    

    11.  You can now click the Close button in the top right corner of the upload screen to get back to the submission page.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   12. You have now uploaded your assignment to your portfolio, but have not yet submitted it. To do that, scroll to the top of the window and click the green SUBMIT button located in the top right of the window.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   13.Type in the last name of your instructor or supervisor.  As you begin to type, the name should autofill. Finally, click the blue Submit button.
   
   

Once instructed by your program faculty, follow the instructions below for proper submission of the your Chalk & Wire Assignment for EDPY 401.

1. Sign into the Chalk & Wire website with the ID and password you used when registering your C&W code.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Click on the Menu text and icon in the dark grey vertical bar to the left of your screen.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Now click the Work link and then the My Coursework link.
   If you have not submitted any assignments via Chalk & Wire for your program area in the past or do not have a portfolio listed for your specific program area, refer to the following instructions.  Otherwise, jump to step 6.
   
   
   
   
   
   1. Click the blue New Portfolio button to the right of the window and just below the garnet horizontal title bar.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
   2. Be certain to give your portfolio a name that will easily reflect the program area that you are in (For example, EDPY 401).
   3. From the Table of Contents drop-down menu, select your department (EDST), and then EDPY 401 for the Table of Contents.
   4. Click the Create button. You have now created the space that will allow you to submit your documentation.
   5. Jump to Step 7.
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Those who HAVE submitted assignments for your program area previously start here at Step 6:

   
   6. Click the blue New Portfolio button to the right of the window and just below the garnet horizontal title bar.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   7. Click the link for the assignment that you are submitting.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   8. A new Chalk & Wire window will slide open with an Add Content button.  Click the Add Content button, then select Insert Content Here, then select Add Files. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   9. Clicking the green Add Files button brings up a standard file system browser so that you can find the file you need, select it, and add it for upload.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   10. When your file shows up on the screen with a blue Start button beside it, click the blue Start button to upload the file to Chalk & Wire.

    

    11.  You can now click the Close button in the top right corner of the upload screen to get back to the submission page.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   12. You have now uploaded your assignment to your portfolio, but have not yet submitted it. To do that, scroll to the top of the window and click the green SUBMIT button located in the top right of the window.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   13.Type in the last name of your instructor or supervisor.  As you begin to type, the name should autofill. Finally, click the blue Submit button.
   
   

Once instructed by your instructor or supervisor, follow the instructions below for proper submission of the Unit Work Sample.

1. Sign into the Chalk & Wire website with the ID and password you used when registering your C&W code.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Click on the Menu text and icon in the dark grey vertical bar to the left of your screen.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Now click the Work link and then the My Coursework link.
   If you have not submitted any assignments via Chalk & Wire for your program area in the past or do not have a portfolio listed for your specific program area, refer to the following instructions.  Otherwise, jump to step 6.
   
   
   
   
   
   1. Click the blue New Portfolio button to the right of the window and just below the garnet horizontal title bar.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
   2. Be certain to give your portfolio a name that will easily reflect the program area that you are in (For example, BA Early Childhood).
   3. From the Table of Contents drop-down menu, select your department, and then your program area.
   4. Click the Create button. You have now created the space that will allow you to submit your documentation.
   5. Jump to Step 7.
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Those who HAVE submitted assignments for your program area previously start here at Step 6:

   
   6. Click on the portfolio for your program area and select “Edit Profile."
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   7. Click the Unit-Wide Key Assessment: Unit Work Sample link at the end of the list of assignments
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   8. A new Chalk & Wire window will slide open with an Add Content button.  Click the Add Content button, then select Insert Content Here, then select Add Files. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   9. Clicking the green Add Files button brings up a standard file system browser so that you can find the file you need, select it, and add it for upload.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   10. When your file shows up on the screen with a blue Start button beside it, click the blue Start button to upload the file to Chalk & Wire.

    

    11.  You can now click the Close button in the top right corner of the upload screen to get back to the submission page.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   12. You have now uploaded your assignment to your portfolio, but have not yet submitted it. To do that, scroll to the top of the window and click the green SUBMIT button located in the top right of the window.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   13.Type in the last name of your instructor or supervisor.  As you begin to type, the name should autofill. Finally, click the blue Submit button.
   
   

Once instructed by your program faculty, follow the instructions below for proper submission of the your Chalk & Wire Assignment for Palmetto College.

1. Sign into the Chalk & Wire website with the ID and password you used when registering your C&W code.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Click on the Menu text and icon in the dark grey vertical bar to the left of your screen.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Now click the Work link and then the My Coursework link.
   If you have not submitted any assignments via Chalk & Wire for your program area in the past or do not have a portfolio listed for your specific program area, refer to the following instructions.  Otherwise, jump to step 6.
   
   
   
   
   
   1. Click the blue New Portfolio button to the right of the window and just below the garnet horizontal title bar.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
   2. Be certain to give your portfolio a name that will easily reflect Palmetto College. (You can name your portfolio whatever you like, but Palmetto College may be the easiest choice).
   3. From the Table of Contents drop-down menu, select your department (ITE), and then select Palmetto College. Note: Your screen may not have you select a Department.
   4. Click the Create button. You have now created the space that will allow you to submit your documentation.
   5. Jump to Step 7.
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Those who HAVE submitted assignments for your program area previously start here at Step 6:

   
   6. Click on the Palmetto College portfolio and select “Edit Portfolio."
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   7. Click the link for the assignment that you are submitting.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   8. A new Chalk & Wire window will slide open with an Add Content button.  Click the Add Content button, then select Insert Content Here, then select Add Files.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   9. Clicking the green Add Files button brings up a standard file system browser so that you can find the file you need, select it, and add it for upload.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   10. When your file shows up on the screen with a blue Start button beside it, click the blue Start button to upload the file to Chalk & Wire.

    

    11.  You can now click the Close button in the top right corner of the upload screen to get back to the submission page.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   12. You have now uploaded your assignment to your portfolio, but have not yet submitted it. To do that, scroll to the top of the window and click the green SUBMIT button located in the top right of the window.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   13. Type in the last name of your instructor or supervisor.  As you begin to type, the name should autofill. Finally, click the blue Submit button.
   
   14. Once your supervisor has reviewed your submission, you can access these comments/results by logging into your Chalk & Wire account, clicking on the Work tab from the Menu and then the My Results link. Note: You should also receive an email notification with a link to go directly to your results. Once on the My Results page, you will want to click on the assignment and then select View Details.

Once instructed by your advisor or program faculty, follow the instructions below for proper submission of the the Professional Program and Internship Application.

Sign into the Chalk & Wire website with the ID and password you used when registering your C&W code.
Click on the Menu text and icon in the dark grey vertical bar to the left of your screen.
Now click the Work link and then the My Coursework link.
Click the blue New Portfolio button to the right of the window and just below the garnet horizontal title   From the Table of Contents drop-down menu, select “Teacher Education Profile”. Then name the new portfolio “COE Student Profile   Click the Create button.
Click “COE Student Profile” and select “Edit Profile”.
Click the Internship Application link as shown in the image to the right. Then click the blue “Form Directed Teaching Application” link.
Complete the entire form, selecting Save at the end.
You have now completed the directed teaching application, but you have not submitted the application for review. To do that, scroll to the top of the window and click the green SUBMIT button located in the top right of the
A green bar and green SUBMITTED indicator shows that everything has been properly submitted.
Click the Table of Contents link in the garnet navigation bar to return to your portfolio
The Internship Application link in your portfolio should now show a green dot to indicate a completed element of the portfolio.

ePortfolios may be used for more than just course work. Through Chalk & Wire you have the ability to create unique and individualized ePortfolios for many purposes such as job search, admission to graduate school, and organizing work samples.  You can have any number of ePortfolios, but they all have one characteristic in common:  they must be well organized to be effective.

1. In Chalk & Wire, an ePortfolio is a collection of text, images, audio, and/or video that tells a story or provides a specific type of information for others to view or see.  This is represented in the program as an outline of pages, called a Table of Contents, that you can edit.  The following instructions, and the next tutorial, will use these concepts as you plan and then build your ePortfolio.

2. Take a moment to consider why you are creating your ePortfolio:   What is the goal of the document (class assignment; job interview; graduate school application; etc)?  Who is going to view it (instructors, future employers, admissions committees, etc.)?  As you can create as many portfolios as you desire, making a specific portfolio for a specific purpose or person is recommended.

3. Pausing to think about the purpose of the ePortfolio will assist in organizing your content and presenting your material in a way that is clear and consistent with your goals.
4. Be intentional with the order and organization of your material. This is where creating your outline in the form of your Table of Contents may be helpful.
5. Include material that you feel best represents your ability, skill, and accomplishments.
6. Create the outline/Table of Contents first, then fill in with supporting documents and material. You can always edit and move information later.

7. As you move through your ePortfolio, periodically step back and review it from the perspective of someone who does not know you or your work.

   • “Does this accurately portray what I want it to?”
   • “Does it make sense?”
   • “Do the pictures, video, audio, etc. support or enhance the purpose of the ePortfolio?”  If they do not, you should seriously consider removing them from the portfolio.
8. Finally, have a trusted friend, instructor, or mentor review the portfolio before making it available to others.  Be sure that the person reviewing the portfolio knows the goal and the audience of your project.

1. Sign into the Chalk & Wire website with your USC email and password you used when registering your C&W code
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Once logged in, you will see your Dashboard. From there click the ‘Menu’ button on the left side of your screen
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. From the list of options that appears, click “Work”
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Then click “My Course work”
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. You will land on a page where your portfolios will appear. To create a new portfolio, click “New Portfolio”
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Choose a name for your portfolio (i.e. Jessica Smith’s eResume).
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. Under the ‘Table of Contents’ drop down, select ‘Customizable Table of Contents’. This will allow you to customize your table of contents (see steps #9-12).  Next, click the “Create” button:  this will take you to you new ePortfolio design page
   
   
   
   
   
8. Click “Enable Table of Contents Edit Mode” to begin developing your outline
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
9. Select the page icon with the word “Home” beside it.  You will then see the “+Add” button appear. This will allow you to add sections or pages to your portfolio.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
10. To add subsections to your page/section, highlight and click on the section you wish to edit. From here you will have the ability to rename or delete the page, as well as add subsections. Note: the outline of your portfolio may be edited throughout the process
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
11. Once you have created your outline, click “Done Editing”. You will see your table of contents and are now able to add content to each page
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
12. At any time, you can save and return to your ePortfolio; you may return to your work via the "Portfolios" tab near the top of your Dashboard page.