1. What is Taskstream?
Taskstream is a web-based electronic portfolio, assessment management
and standards-based instruction tool. It allows students to upload assignments
from courses in their program of study to showcase
work and demonstrate learning achievements and competencies in content
knowledge, skills, and dispositions.
It also allows faculty to evaluate students’ assignment and to review
their
program for continuous improvement.
2. Why do I have to have a Taskstream account?
In order to become endorsed for educator (teaching and school administrator)
licensure by Bridgewater State University through the Massachusetts department
of elementary and secondary education, you are required to create a Preservice
Performance Assessment document.
An electronic portfolio system makes this task much simpler. The College of
Education and Allied Studies has decided that Taskstream is the system that will
be used for this purpose. Taskstream is also used by the College of
Education and Allied Studies and others involved in the BSU Teacher Education
program to provide information to our state and national accrediting bodies.
3. When and where can I purchase Taskstream? How much does it cost?
You should purchase your Taskstream account upon your instructor’s request.
Please purchase your account as early as possible to have more time to check
your information in Taskstream. You can purchase Taskstream directly online at
Taskstream Website. You can purchase varying lengths of Taskstream
subscriptions, from one semester to six years.
4. Will my BSU username and password work automatically with
Taskstream?
No. Your Taskstream account is distinct and separate and is not affiliated or
connected to any accounts at Bridgewater State University. Please change your
password often to ensure the safety of your account.
5. How is Taskstream different from Blackboard?
Blackboard is specifically designed to deliver and manage assignments and
materials for a specific course. Taskstream is used to assist you in the
collection, organization, evaluation, and dissemination of assignments that are
associated with professional competencies and standards throughout your teacher
education program.
6. How do I self enroll in a program in Taskstream?
The steps of how to self enroll in a program are listed as below:
1. Log into your Taskstream account;
2. From the home page or the “My Programs” page, click the Self-Enroll button;
3. Enter the program code. (Please contact your course instructor for your
specific program code). After you type in your code in the box provided, click
“Enroll” to complete the enrollment process.
7. If I have transferred from another University that uses
Taskstream, can I use that account?
Yes. You can transfer between organizations within Taskstream by talking to a
Taskstream representative at 1-800-311-5656.
8. How can I upload my assignments? What can I upload to my Taskstream
account?
Generally, you are able to upload word document files, image files, audio
files, video files, and Web page files that are associated with your teacher
education program. Remember that basic subscriptions come with 500 MB of
storage so use this space judiciously. You may also use the folio and
web page link to create a separate storage space. For directions go to
Uploading Evidence to your Portfolio
9. How do I know how much space I have left in my Taskstream account?
In order to find how much storage space you have remaining in your Taskstream
account, you use your “Resource Manager.” Click on the link titled “Resource
Manager” on the left side of the screen. Once inside, click on the tab labeled
“Manage Online Storage.” On that screen it will tell you exactly how much space
you are using and how. It will also give you the opportunity to purchase
additional storage space should the need arise.