Professional PortfoliosProfessional Portfolios

Electronic Portfolio SystemElectronic Portfolio System

Carla Piper, Ed. D

piper@chapman.edu

Electronic Portfolio and Themes of Electronic Portfolio and Themes of Education ReformEducation Reform

Teacher accountability to professional Teacher accountability to professional certification certification STANDARDSSTANDARDS

Authentic Authentic ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT through through portfolios demonstrating achievement of portfolios demonstrating achievement of teaching and student learning objectivesteaching and student learning objectives

Develop skills with Develop skills with TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY by by creating portfolio electronicallycreating portfolio electronically

Teacher AccountabilityTeacher Accountability

What should 21What should 21stst century teachers know century teachers know and be able to do?and be able to do?

STANDARDSSTANDARDS

How can teachers show evidence of How can teachers show evidence of knowledge, skills, and dispositions?knowledge, skills, and dispositions?

ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT

Teaching PortfoliosTeaching Portfolios

Document evidence of teacher Document evidence of teacher competenciescompetencies

Guide long-term professional Guide long-term professional developmentdevelopment

Competencies may be locally defined or Competencies may be locally defined or linked to national teaching standardslinked to national teaching standards

Barrett, 2000

“A portfolio is NOT a haphazard collection of artifacts (i.e., a scrapbook) but rather a reflective tool which demonstrates growth

over time.”

TechnologyTechnology

““As we move to more standards-based As we move to more standards-based teacher performance assessment, we teacher performance assessment, we need new tools to record and organize need new tools to record and organize evidence of successful teaching, for both evidence of successful teaching, for both practicing professionals and student practicing professionals and student teachers.” teachers.” Barrett (2000)Barrett (2000)

““Likely solution” for collecting, storing, and Likely solution” for collecting, storing, and managing text, graphics, sound, and video. managing text, graphics, sound, and video. Lankes (1995)Lankes (1995)

A Richer PictureA Richer Picture

Digital Student Portfolio Project Coalition of Digital Student Portfolio Project Coalition of Essential Schools (1993)Essential Schools (1993)

Proposed that we create a tool using computer Proposed that we create a tool using computer technology that allows us to create a richer technology that allows us to create a richer picture of what a student (teacher) can know and picture of what a student (teacher) can know and dodo

Drawbacks of traditional paper portfoliosDrawbacks of traditional paper portfolios Performance evidence may not be on paper Performance evidence may not be on paper The materials for presentation may not be easily manageableThe materials for presentation may not be easily manageable..

"What are we going to do with ALL THIS STUFF?"

“Logistical nightmare of thousands of papers turning brittle and collecting dust“

Niguidula (1993)

Why Use Technology?Why Use Technology?

• Documents are generally created with a computer Documents are generally created with a computer anyway. anyway.

• Hypertext links allow clear connections between Hypertext links allow clear connections between standards and portfolio artifacts. standards and portfolio artifacts.

• Can develop skills in using multimedia technologies. Can develop skills in using multimedia technologies. • Electronic portfolios are fun and it is easier to manage Electronic portfolios are fun and it is easier to manage

the process, especially storage, presentation, and the process, especially storage, presentation, and duplication. duplication.

• Electronic portfolios make student work replayable, Electronic portfolios make student work replayable, portable, examinable, reviewable, and widely portable, examinable, reviewable, and widely distributable. distributable.

Barrett, 1998

ArtifactsArtifacts

Lesson Plans Linked to StandardsLesson Plans Linked to Standards Student Subject Matter Content StandardsStudent Subject Matter Content Standards Professional Teacher Performance StandardsProfessional Teacher Performance Standards

Observations – LogsObservations – Logs Checklists, Assessments, EvaluationsChecklists, Assessments, Evaluations Professional Documents and ResearchProfessional Documents and Research Powerpoint PresentationsPowerpoint Presentations Student WorkStudent Work Photos and ArtworkPhotos and Artwork Video and Audio FilesVideo and Audio Files Webpages – Portfolio/CurriculumWebpages – Portfolio/Curriculum

ReflectionReflection

Written reflections, evaluations, email Written reflections, evaluations, email messages, critiques, recommendations, messages, critiques, recommendations, congratulatory messages, etc.congratulatory messages, etc.Peer Coaching and EvaluationsPeer Coaching and EvaluationsCollaboration, Dialogues, Self AssessmentCollaboration, Dialogues, Self Assessment

Case Study ResponsesCase Study ResponsesAudio/Video statements/reflectionsAudio/Video statements/reflectionsTeaching video segments/interviewsTeaching video segments/interviews

Stages for Portfolio Stages for Portfolio DevelopmentDevelopment

Portfolio Development

Electronic Portfolio Development

Multimedia Development

Purpose & Audience

1. Defining the Portfolio  Decide Assess

Collect Interject

2. The Working Portfolio Design Plan

Select Reflect Direct

3. The Reflective Portfolio Develop

Inspect Perfect Connect

4. The Connected Portfolio Implement Evaluate

Respect 5. The Presentation Portfolio Present Publish

Barrett, 2001

The Electronic Portfolio Multimedia The Electronic Portfolio Multimedia DevelopmentDevelopment

Web authoring and other multimedia Web authoring and other multimedia software applications software applications

Need emphasis on teaching and learning, Need emphasis on teaching and learning, NOT NOT technologytechnologyUse Documents from Word, Excel, Use Documents from Word, Excel,

Powerpoint, Frontpage or Web EditorsPowerpoint, Frontpage or Web EditorsPhoto Scanning and EditingPhoto Scanning and EditingCreate links to Standards, Artifacts, Create links to Standards, Artifacts,

Assessments, etc.Assessments, etc.

What should I do now?What should I do now? BrainstormBrainstorm possible artifacts as evidence for each of the possible artifacts as evidence for each of the

technology leadership standards.technology leadership standards. Gather previous technology assignmentsGather previous technology assignments Gather evidence of technology involvement as a teacher leader Gather evidence of technology involvement as a teacher leader

in your local school settingin your local school setting Create a portfolio folder on your computer.Create a portfolio folder on your computer. CollectCollect all possible text, graphic, and multimedia all possible text, graphic, and multimedia

artifacts in your portfolio folder.artifacts in your portfolio folder. Scan documents, photos, etc.Scan documents, photos, etc. Take photos with digital camera (or have them Take photos with digital camera (or have them

developed on CD)developed on CD) Save photos as jpeg (jpg) or gif files.Save photos as jpeg (jpg) or gif files. Save document files as web pages (html) or Acrobat Save document files as web pages (html) or Acrobat

Reader files (pdf)Reader files (pdf)

Suggested Previous Suggested Previous Technology ArtifactsTechnology Artifacts

EDUU551 – Educational Applications of EDUU551 – Educational Applications of ComputersComputersWeb Page Portfolio Based on CSTP/TPEsWeb Page Portfolio Based on CSTP/TPEsTeacher Productivity – Word, Desktop Teacher Productivity – Word, Desktop

Publishing, Excel Spreadsheets, Gradebook Publishing, Excel Spreadsheets, Gradebook Calculations, Charts and GraphsCalculations, Charts and Graphs

Lesson Planning Teaching with Technology – Lesson Planning Teaching with Technology – Powerpoint, Scavenger Hunt Lesson PlanningPowerpoint, Scavenger Hunt Lesson Planning

Research – ERIC and Philosophy of Ed Research – ERIC and Philosophy of Ed Technology Paper Technology Paper

More Technology ArtifactsMore Technology Artifacts

EDUU552 – Using Technological Tools in EDUU552 – Using Technological Tools in TeachingTeaching Lesson Planning Integrating Technology – Primary Lesson Planning Integrating Technology – Primary

Sources, Essential Question, Student ResearchSources, Essential Question, Student Research Multimedia presentations – Powerpoint Portfolio, Multimedia presentations – Powerpoint Portfolio,

Curriculum/Instructional DesignCurriculum/Instructional Design Spreadsheets and Databases – Data-driven Spreadsheets and Databases – Data-driven

AssessmentAssessment Assistive TechnologiesAssistive Technologies Curriculum WebpagesCurriculum Webpages Technology Planning – Acceptable Use PoliciesTechnology Planning – Acceptable Use Policies

Advanced Technology: EDUU563Advanced Technology: EDUU563 EDUU563 – Curriculum, Leadership, EDUU563 – Curriculum, Leadership,

Instructional TechnologyInstructional Technology District or Department Technology Plan and District or Department Technology Plan and

PresentationPresentation Web Site Lesson Based on StandardsWeb Site Lesson Based on Standards Research Journal BlogResearch Journal Blog Reviews from Course Wiki: Technology Tools and Reviews from Course Wiki: Technology Tools and

Instructional StrategiesInstructional Strategies Multimedia Podcast, Video, AudioMultimedia Podcast, Video, Audio Online course moduleOnline course module

Instructional Design, Goals, Objectives, EvaluationInstructional Design, Goals, Objectives, Evaluation Lecture, Presentations, Resources, Assessments, Lecture, Presentations, Resources, Assessments,

Discussion PromptsDiscussion Prompts

Advanced Technology: EDUU564Advanced Technology: EDUU564

EDUU564 – Social Implications of Educational EDUU564 – Social Implications of Educational TechnologyTechnology Research – Literature ReviewResearch – Literature Review

Digital EquityDigital Equity Innovative Practices for Infusing Technology into Teaching Innovative Practices for Infusing Technology into Teaching

and Learningand Learning

Research on Demographics and Equal AccessResearch on Demographics and Equal Access Professional Development PresentationsProfessional Development Presentations Needs Assessment, Surveys, Observations, Needs Assessment, Surveys, Observations,

InterviewsInterviews Online Delivery of Professional DevelopmentOnline Delivery of Professional Development

Technology Facilitation (TF) Technology Facilitation (TF) StandardsStandards

Prepare candidates to serve as building/campus-Prepare candidates to serve as building/campus-level technology facilitators who will: level technology facilitators who will:

exhibit knowledge, skills, and dispositions equipping exhibit knowledge, skills, and dispositions equipping them to teach technology applicationsthem to teach technology applications

demonstrate effective use of technology to support demonstrate effective use of technology to support student learning of content student learning of content

provide professional development, mentoring, and basic provide professional development, mentoring, and basic technical assistance for other teachers who require technical assistance for other teachers who require support in their efforts to apply technology to support support in their efforts to apply technology to support student learningstudent learning. .

http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTechnologyFacilitatorsandLeaders/Technology_Facilitation_Standards.htm ForTechnologyFacilitatorsandLeaders/Technology_Facilitation_Standards.htm

ISTE/NCATE Technology ISTE/NCATE Technology Facilitation/Leadership Standards Facilitation/Leadership Standards

TL-I. Technology Operations and Concepts. TL-I. Technology Operations and Concepts. TL-II. Planning and Designing Learning TL-II. Planning and Designing Learning

Environments and ExperiencesEnvironments and Experiences TL-III. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum TL-III. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum TL-IV. Assessment and Evaluation TL-IV. Assessment and Evaluation TL-V. Productivity and Professional Practice TL-V. Productivity and Professional Practice TL-VI. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues TL-VI. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues TL-VII. Procedures, Policies, Planning, and TL-VII. Procedures, Policies, Planning, and

Budgeting for Technology Environments Budgeting for Technology Environments TL-VIII. Leadership and VisionTL-VIII. Leadership and Vision Click

Here

Web-based PortfoliosWeb-based Portfolios

Determine which web authoring program Determine which web authoring program you are most comfortable with:you are most comfortable with:Free Open Source Web EditorsFree Open Source Web Editors

Sea Monkey – Sea Monkey – http://www.seamonkey-project.org/http://www.seamonkey-project.org/    Nvu - Nvu - http://www.nvu.com/http://www.nvu.com/

FrontpageFrontpage (part of old Microsoft Office) (part of old Microsoft Office)Dreamweaver – Dreamweaver – http://www.dreamweaver.comhttp://www.dreamweaver.com

Avoid Word

AndInternet Explorer

Google SitesGoogle Sites Highly Recommended for Final PortfolioHighly Recommended for Final Portfolio Includes wizard for easy creation of webpagesIncludes wizard for easy creation of webpages Can attach your documents, powerpoints, excel Can attach your documents, powerpoints, excel

files, pdfs, etc. files, pdfs, etc. Can inteface with Google docs and other Google Can inteface with Google docs and other Google

AppsApps Web Address - Web Address - http://sites.google.comhttp://sites.google.com See Google Overview at: See Google Overview at:

http://www.google.com/sites/overview.htmlhttp://www.google.com/sites/overview.html See the Google help at: See the Google help at:

http://sites.google.com/support/?hl=enhttp://sites.google.com/support/?hl=en Google Apps - Google Apps - http://www.google.com/apps/http://www.google.com/apps/

Google AppsGoogle Apps

Dr. Helen Barrett Google HelpDr. Helen Barrett Google Help Google Apps -Google Apps - http://electronicportfolios.org/google/index.htmlhttp://electronicportfolios.org/google/index.html

How to Create an Electronic Portfolio with How to Create an Electronic Portfolio with Google Sites -Google Sites - http://sites.helenbarrett.net/portfolio/how-tohttp://sites.helenbarrett.net/portfolio/how-to

How to Create an Electronic Portfolio with How to Create an Electronic Portfolio with Google Apps -Google Apps - http://sites.google.com/site/eportfolios/How-To-http://sites.google.com/site/eportfolios/How-To-Create-ePortfolios-with-GoogleAppsCreate-ePortfolios-with-GoogleApps

Handout -Handout - http://electronicportfolios.org/google/handout.pdf http://electronicportfolios.org/google/handout.pdf

ePortfolios for Learning -ePortfolios for Learning - http://electronicportfolios.org/blog/2008/09/google-sites.html http://electronicportfolios.org/blog/2008/09/google-sites.html

My Portfolio Presentations-My Portfolio Presentations- http://sites.google.com/site/eportfolios/Home/my-portfoliohttp://sites.google.com/site/eportfolios/Home/my-portfolio