Digital PortfoliosNew Hampshire Statewide

CollaborationGrades K - 12

Debbie Boisvert , Technology Coordinator, S.A.U. 53 Deerfield, NHTheresa Schneiderheinze, Technology Coordinator, S.A.U. 53 Pembroke, NHMary Rubega – Technology Director, SAU 53

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History of Digital Portfolio in New Hampshire

July 1, 2005 – New State Standards Take Effect.

•Based on national standards -including the ISTE NETS-S

•Standards included digital portfolio requirement

•New Hampshire Educators Online resources developed

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New Hampshire I.C.T. Standards

Local school boards require an integrated approach to the use of 21st century tools.– Develop ethical and responsible use of

technology tools

– Use with core subject areas

– Develop cognitive proficiency

– Develop technological proficiency with hardware, software and network

– Create and maintain a digital portfolios

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NH ICT Literacy for K-12 Students

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Local school board must provide opportunities for students to demonstrate I.C.T. Competencies

•Instruction (optional assessment if used to satisfy ½ credit proficiency for HS graduation)

9-12

•Portfolio supports summative assessment by end of 8th grade•Assessment rubrics •ICT competency•Local decisions about rubrics, platforms, materials, etc.

8th grade

•Portfolios support instruction (formative)•ICT connected to disciplines

K-8

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Sakai Is Robust, Scalable, Community Supported

• After attending portfolio training hosted by Rutgers, provided by Janis Smith and Sean Kessler we understood the basics of portfolio development.

• Within eight months, with the help of Serensoft, were able to develop our matrix and showcase portfolio.

•We also received valuable support from V-Tech Teaching and Learning Conference participants and RiNet

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Use of Sakai Increases Engagement

Students can:

Personalize portfolio to show who they are

Be part of the decision making processes

Reflect on their work (deepen personal awareness and goal setting)

Join content area with ICT Standards

Promote 21st century learning within all content areas

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Artifact Submission Form

In addition to space for reflection and attachments our artifact submission form has check off's for

•Standards•Content areas•Student ownership of assignment.

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21st Century Learning Matrix

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21st Century Portfolio Landing Page

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The SAKAI Model of Collaboration

In NH, all districts are looking for a portfolio solution. We wanted

•To build on our success with a Sakai pilot

•To replicate the collaborative Sakai environment we saw at Virginia Tech

• To move to a hosted solution

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The SAKAI Model of Collaboration

Received a grant to create K-12

NHCollab

•Provided hosting for 5 SAUs for a

year

•Created a NHCollab workspace for

sharing

•Provided large group and onsite

training

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The SAKAI Model of CollaborationImmediate impact

5 districts, 5 pilotsPotential impact on 47 schoolsPotential impact on 30,000+ students

Adapting Sakai for a K-12 environment

NHCollab accounts for all educators in the state

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The SAKAI Model of Collaboration

Current Reality of NHCollab

Completion of the portfolio pilot

Monthly meetings of 7 NHCollab

SAUs

Two additional open Staff training

eventsPresentation strand at The McAuliffe Technology Conference 2009, Nashua, NH Dec 1-3

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The SAKAI Model of Collaboration

Our hopes for the NHCollab

impactPool money for additional custom work and training

Presentation strand at The 2009 McAuliffe Technology Conference Dec 1-3 (including 6 presentations.)

Bring on additional districts Enlarge the K-12 Sakai Environment

Digital PortfoliosNew Hampshire Statewide Collaboration

Grades K - 12

Debbie Boisvert , Tech Coordinator, S.A.U. 53 Deerfield, NHTheresa Schneiderheinze, Tech Coordinator, S.A.U. 53 Pembroke, NHMary Rubega – Technology Director, SAU 53