General Information About Chalk & Wire

How will my courses use the Chalk & Wire e-Portfolio System?

The e-Portfolio system will serve as an organization/filing system for your coursework. It will also be used as the vehicle for submitting certain course assignments. Since the system is Web-based you will never lose your work and will be able to access any assignments that have been uploaded into the system’s Artifact Library from any computer via the Internet.
In the past, every education student was required to create a paper portfolio of education certification documents. Now, your education courses will use Chalk & Wire to create an electronic portfolio that includes a sample of all of your education related works.
Any assignment that is needed to receive your certification will be electronically graded through the Chalk & Wire e-Portfolio system.

Why do I need to buy the Chalk & Wire e-Portfolio System?

You must have an electronic portfolio created through the Chalk & Wire e-Portfolio system in order to complete your education program of study.
The Chalk & Wire e-Portfolio system is a great way to showcase your training, skill, and potential to future employers.
If you would like more information about the Chalk & Wire e-Portfolio System please contact us by phone: (301)-696-3840 or by e-mail: chalkandwire@hood.edu.
All students taking a course in the Education Department that has an assignment to be posted to Chalk & Wire are required to purchase an account.

You may also visit the Chalk & Wire Web site at: www.chalkandwire.com.

Instructions for Students

How to Get Help When Needed

	Chalk & Wire Help Desk
	Location:		Tatem 118
	Hours:		Monday - Friday 10a.m. - 5p.m.
	Phone:		(301)-696-3840
	e-mail:		chalkandwire@hood.edu
	Our helpful staff is generally able to respond to an inquiry by e-mail or phone within a couple of hours. All e-mail is responded to within 24 hours.

	Instructions for using Chalk & Wire at Hood are provided in either Word or PDF formats. Please click on the version you wish to download.