Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Day 9: Electronic Portfolios
Before this class I never heard of electronic portfolios. I have used regular portfolios with my students but they were just made in a folder or notebook. Also, I don't really think I realized how powerful portfolios could be to my students. I basically had them insert their best works and then had them show their parents at conferences. I never realized how important the reflection aspect of making a portfolio could be in assessing one's work. I think that would of made them much more meaningful to my students. I have always kept notebooks with my work or ideas but I really like the idea of using electronic portfolios to document my work through the years. There is so much more that you can put in an electronic portfolio that cannot be put in just a notebook. You can insert videos and audio and various multimedia presentations. I think it would be so much more meaningful than just some notes or pictures in a notebook. I am glad I have the opportunity to create mine in this class. I am sure that it will take many shapes and forms through the years. I look forward to creating mine and reflecting on my growth and development throughout my career.
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It would be cool if we could move from creating (paper) student portfolios to electronic student portfolios...a variety of skills are taught through the use of electronic portfolios and they seem so much more authentic, not to mention all of the paper we would save. :-)
I also don't think I realized the importance of reflection as an integral part of the portfolio process. Coming from a kinder background, the portfolios I created were more for "cutesy"ness than anything else. Now, I understand more than ever the importance of gathering all of the work for a purpose. Kids should be made aware of that purpose too. I read somewhere that it can be beneficial for students to share their great work, most developed work and their not-so-good work as well through a portfolio. This would be especially beneficial during conference times. Then parents could see how aware their child is of his or her performance in the classroom and it gives students an idea on how they could do better next time. Building character and optimism through standards based instruction and authentic assessment. Ah, the world is a grand place, no?
The reflection piece is crucial, but it sounds like most of us seem to forget that step with our students. Maybe because whenever I am helping my students create their portfolios it is the week of student-led conferences and we are rushing to get everything in the right place. Now with my own electronic portfolio already taking a form of its own, I am excited to watch it grow and demonstrate my learning in a variety of forms. :)
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