Electronic Porfolios? What Do You Think?
Electronic Portfolios
As I worked on my web portfolio, I had a chance to reflect on the benefits it would have for me in the future. This portfolio says more than I could ever say in words. It demonstrates my capabilities, accomplishments, and potential for success in the future.
As I worked on my web portfolio, I had a chance to reflect on the benefits it would have for me in the future. This portfolio says more than I could ever say in words. It demonstrates my capabilities, accomplishments, and potential for success in the future.
As I played with Dreamweaver, my portfolio came to life. As I added more to my portfolio I felt a great sense of pride in displaying my work for the world to see. I can only imagine the sense of pride a young student would feel by creating his or her own electronic portfolio. I began to think about the idea of starting an electronic portfolio in kindergarten. You’re probably wondering how this would work. Let me explain.
What if we could create a portfolio model that could be used for every kindergarten child. This model would allow teachers to scan student work and display it in their portfolio. Kindergartners could make drawings using computer programs and those can be posted as well. As students get older, they can put in the work themselves. They can add their own links, change the face of their portfolio, and make it their own. They would be encouraged to post anything done in school or out of school. The student’s portfolio could be linked to the school’s website. This would allow students to view each other’s work. Parents, staff, administration, and community members, could see and admire the work students are creating.
I believe there would be lots of benefits to implementing this project. For one, students would feel a sense of responsibility towards their work. They would want to create work that was worthy for the world to see. This project would also integrate technology into the classroom from a very early age. Students could use this portfolio as part of their college application. They could take it with them to a job interview if they are interested in working with technology.
Questions:
Is anyone having their students create electronic portfolios in their own classroom? Has anyone heard of electronic portfolios starting as early as kindergarten? Do you think it’s a good idea?
What if we could create a portfolio model that could be used for every kindergarten child. This model would allow teachers to scan student work and display it in their portfolio. Kindergartners could make drawings using computer programs and those can be posted as well. As students get older, they can put in the work themselves. They can add their own links, change the face of their portfolio, and make it their own. They would be encouraged to post anything done in school or out of school. The student’s portfolio could be linked to the school’s website. This would allow students to view each other’s work. Parents, staff, administration, and community members, could see and admire the work students are creating.
I believe there would be lots of benefits to implementing this project. For one, students would feel a sense of responsibility towards their work. They would want to create work that was worthy for the world to see. This project would also integrate technology into the classroom from a very early age. Students could use this portfolio as part of their college application. They could take it with them to a job interview if they are interested in working with technology.
Questions:
Is anyone having their students create electronic portfolios in their own classroom? Has anyone heard of electronic portfolios starting as early as kindergarten? Do you think it’s a good idea?
Link:
http://www.electronicportfolios.org/ Check out this link. It's Dr. Helen Barrett's website. She has great resources for creating electronic portfolios. This could be a great resource for high school teachers and any one trying to create a professional portfolio.
posted by Maria Ramirez @ 7:27 PM
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