MindMeister Learning e-portfolio This article or chapter is incomplete and its contents need further attention. Some information may be missing or may be wrong, spelling and grammar may have to be improved, use your judgment! 1 Definition “ The (learning) portfolio concept is not a new concept. See the electronic portfolio article for portfolios other than learning, student, learner portfolios and personal learning environment for its integration into the social software in education movement. 1.1 Portfolios A portfolio is a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the student's efforts, progress, and achievements in one or more areas. 1.2 e-Portfolios Here are some quotations that provide definitions of e-Portfolios: “ An eportfolio is a collection of works that reflect an individual's efforts, progress and accomplishments. 2 Why e-Portfolios ? The same authors identified the following pedagogical value and Potential Benefits of Portfolios: 3 Types and stages of Portfolios 3.1 According to the digital format 7 Links
Eportfolios ePortfolios December 16, 2004 George Siemens Electronic portfolios (also referred to as eportfolios or webfolios) are gaining recognition as a valuable tool for learners, instructors, and academic organizations. Definition Portfolios have long been the showcase tools of artists – expressions of competencies and work completed. Definitions of eportfolios vary, but generally include the notion of a digital resource (personal artifacts, instructor comments) demonstrating growth, allowing for flexible expression (i.e. customized folders and site areas to meet the skill requirements of a particular job), and permitting access to varied interested parties (parents, potential employers, fellow learners, and instructors). Additional definitions: Portfolio implementations can best be viewed as a continuum. Influencing Factors (Adoption and Need) In a knowledge economy, the most valuable resource is obviously knowledge. Learning is also changing. Benefits and Uses Components Diagram 1-1 Tools Issues Trends
MentorMob - Learn What You Want, Teach What You Love - MentorMob digitalstorytales Creating Digital Tales in the Classroom - a learning module for teaching professionals. This learning module begins May 1st and ends May 31, 2011. 30 points/30 prof development hours. Module Overview: "Digital Stories are short, personal, multimedia tales, told from the heart. Anyone can make them and publish them on screens anywhere. Project-based multi-media learning allows student to acquire new skills and knowledge by designing, planning and producing a product or performance. This module will allow you to explore more deeply the justification for digital storytelling and opportunities with this type of project based learning. Finally, you will be able to create your own digital story, as a sound foundation for providing an example to your students and building your confidence in facilitating this project in your classroom!
ePortfolios with GoogleApps 2 This Google Site has been set up by Dr. Helen Barrett to focus on the use of Google Apps to create ePortfolios. On this site, there are instructions on how to use the different elements of Google Apps to maintain e-portfolios. Are you a K-12 educator wanting to use Google products with your students? I recommend that you don't set up "regular" public Google accounts for them... instead, set up a GoogleApps for Education domain where you can enroll your students and control access. See the following Google Websites: See these Pros and Cons of "public" accounts vs. Google Tools for Schools (a clearinghouse of Google resources to support Google Boot Camp workshops) Here are a few great blog posts about a school implementing GoogleApps: Watershed School story of implementing GoogleAppsGoogle Video Conference, October 6, 2009: Recorded webinar (in Youtube) • Slide presentation • Q&A Session Transcript
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