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E-Portfolios for LearningGoogle Sites EDU
Joe FahsFaculty Brownbag – March 1, 2011
Academic Programs:
out-of-class
Co-curricular Experiences
Informal Learning
Academic Programs:
in-class
Outline
Purpose of E-portfoliosBrief History at ECGoogle Sites:
ToolsStrengths & Weakness
ExamplesQuestions and Discussion
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Supporting DocumentsResources
http://sites.elmira.edu/it/eportfoliosDelicious bookmarks:
http://delicious.com/teachlearntech/eportfolios
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The Tweeple Have Spoken!
4Robin Thailand “A WORDLE on ePortfolios created by Twitter submissions http://tw itpic.com/1bv58m ”
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Fragmentated Learning (Chen)
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Academic Programs:
out-of-class
Co-curricular Experiences
Informal Learning
IMAGE http://futureperfectpublishing.com/2008/01/25/fragments-of-our-imagination
CHEN http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2007/10/ePortfolios-Meet-Social-Software.aspx
Academic Programs:
in-class
Outside the Classroom
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Goals for Students
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http://www.facslearning.net.au/moodle
http://catherineaseo.blogspot.com
http://nickrate.com/2009/12/02/portfolio-visualisation/
What Students Acquire
9http://www.usi.edu/distance/bdt.htm
Student Ownership
Growth
,
development
over t
ime
Growth
,
development
over t
ime
Control over
content, design
Control over
content, design
Feedback from
faculty, peers
Feedback from
faculty, peers
Lifelong learningLifelong learning
AuthenticAuthentic
Purpose-drivenPurpose-driven
http://ehlt.flinders.edu.au/education/DLiT/2002/environs/scott/groups.htm
Many Faces of E-portfolios
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http://maode.wordpress.com/2009/09/20/what-is-an-eportfolio/
CareerCareer
AssessmentAssessment
LearningLearning
E-portfolios Since 2005Dreamweaver
Steep learning curve
Expensive for students
Editing & hosting on campus only
Limited use from 2005 - 2009
Explored Other AlternativesANGEL Portfolio
WordPress Multiuser
Taskstream
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ePortfolio Software
Google Sites Essentials
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After graduation
Other Google Sites Tools
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Integrating Web 2.0 Content
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Insert & Embed
Google Gadgets
Google Apps @elmira.edu
Internet
Google Apps @elmira.edu
•Elmira.edu identity•Protected domain•No ads•Yours to keep•Single sign-on
View Sites - @elmira.edu domain
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File Management System
Attach files to any page
Site wide management of all attachments
Add & manage many files to File Cabinet page
Managing Pages
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View structure of pages and revert to previous revisions
Change Page URL, Showing Title, and Allowing attachments and comments
ReflectionWe do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience. – John Dewey.
http://kbarnstable.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/edst499k/
BackBack
OutwordOutword
ForwardForward
InwardInward
Four dimensions of reflective learning:
Thinking …Thinking …
Reflection Tools
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Reflection is the heart and soul of a portfolio. Reflection provides the rationale for why these artifacts represent achievement of a particular outcome, goal or standard. – Helen Barrett.
Artifact
Collaborators (Can edit)
Feedback
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Only collaborators (Can Edit) can upload attachments and add comments by page.
Cloud Storage of Artifacts
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Evernote
Google Docs
Collect Artifacts and Reflections
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U-driveU-drive
Hard driveHard drive
External USBExternal USB USB flash driveUSB flash drive
Do not put everything in one basket!Do not put everything in one basket!
Time with Students
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No shortcuts!
Engage students in learning by having them teach you to learn
ObservationsStudents can be surprisingly naïve
at times (photos, audience)Initially see portfolio as a solo
performance and miss value of collaboration
Often understate their talents and accomplishments
Appreciate feedback but be tactfulYou will learn too! Be mentored!
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Limitations
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E-portfolio Advantages Comments
Easy-to-use, Web browser is the client
Yes, but initial training advisable
Accessible anywhere Logon required, integration with GAE
File management - upload and manage files
500MB per user for all sites
Free, no ads When students graduate ads may appear
Protected .edu domain, invite all domain or selected users to view site
Option to make e-portfolio public on the Internet
Write reflections using Announcements page as journal
Announcements lack rich blog formatting and reader commenting
Different e-portfolios possible depending on goal
Use Copy Site to quickly build new e-portfolio & then add-remove-edit
Layout tools – navigation, templates, and themes
Cannot switch templates, themes
Tools to mash up Web 2.0 & social media within GS e-portfolio
Google Apps, insert media, gadgets
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