How to build ePortfolio’s

Dianne PappafotopoulosK-12 Instructional Technology Specialist Teacher

Dover Sherborn Public Schools

Things to consider Apps selected Purpose of portfolio Description of ePortfolio process using apps

Agenda

• Will student work be public?

• Will students be able to view / comment on peers work?

• Will teacher be able to provide feedback privately?

• Is student work organized for viewing?

• Are the portfolios transferable from year to year?

• Can students access / export their work outside of school?

• Does the platform allow for multiple file types (docs, audio, video files)?

• Are there costs for using the tool or platform?

• Can a teacher create a teacher account / student accounts, or do students sign up on their own? Is there a minimum age?

• Can the tool be integrated into an existing SIS?

Things to Consider

Google Apps (Drive, Blogger, Sites)

Evernote

VoiceThread

What apps/programs should I use to collect and store student data?

Showcase student work

Evaluate student work

Track student growth

Purpose of ePortfolios

Student collects work in digital format, stores it in Google Drive folder, shares with teacher.

Google Apps: ePortfolio as storage

Student creates an online journal/blog, collects work to showcase and gets feedback from teacher (Google Sites, Blogger).

ePortfolio as workspace

Student should ask…. What am I most proud to highlight about my

work?

What does this work show about my learning ?

What more can I learn?

Student self-assesses and teacher provides feedback

ePortfolio as showcase

  

TEACHER:

• Identify the PURPOSE of portfolio.• Indicate goals, outcomes and standards• Create template in Google Site for students to collect / display work• Check student work and provide feedback for assessment.• Allow students to update their work based on your comments.• Use a rubric to evaluate student work.• Allow students to present highlights of their portfolios.

STUDENT:

Create a Google Site with the following elements:

• Introduction (who are you?)• Journal/Blog (describe the purpose)• Collection of work to display in this portfolio• Reflection: how do items in portfolio show achievement and meet

goals?

How to use Google Apps for ePortfolio

Create a Folder for work on Google Drive (store video, docs, presentations)

• Create a folder in Google Drive• Upload files• Share from an app to the Google Drive

Storage in Google Drive

Evernote lets you take notes, sync files across devices, save webpages, capture media, and share your ideas.

Create folder for each student or 1 for class

Access from anywhere

Find info fast! Search by tag, keyword or text within your note

Evernote

Voicethread allows conversations in the cloud. Students/teachers/parents can comment on an image or idea.

Students create a VT of their work to use as a portfolio.

VoiceThread