implementing eportfolios

Implementing Student

E-Portfolios

Susan GeigerAnne Arriaga

Moreau Catholic HS LibraryInternet@Schools

Internet Librarian 2011

Moreau Catholic High School

1:1 Laptop school since 2007

Google Apps for Education

Hybrid Instructional Model

Technology = Change

What’s driving this change?

Slideshows

Videos

Web 2.0 Digital Creations like Glogs

Audio

Why ?

Not Learning to Use Technology, but Using Technology to Learn.

In Service of a Student Centered Classroom

A Modest Proposal from our Principal

Freshmen Students

2 Departments (Theology and English)

2 artifacts posted each quarter

Why the Library ?

What a long strange trip it’s been

Reimagine

We will build it for you.

We will help you use it.

We will learn something new together.

This is our job.

You Dream It…

Tech Camp Curriculum

Plagiarism Course on Moodle

Parent Club MeetingFebruary 2, 2010

TECH SAVVY PARENTSA Presentation by the Moreau Catholic High School Library

Making WASC transparent and digital

Moving to eLearning Resources

<Have laptop will travel>

Embedded Librarian

Disclaimer

Dr Helen Barrett eportfolios.org

E-portfolio Guru

e-Portfolio Essentials

Student ownership

Reflection component

Authentic audience

Connection to learning outcomes

Student Driven

Students choose work

Students design portfolio

Students own the contents

A cautionary tale

Authentic Audience

Social Media Components

Comments

Learning Outcomes

The works (artifacts) should provide proof of schoolwide objectives.

In our case ESLR’s

ESLRS

Pilot Program

mandated by Principal

Teacher Buy-in

Brainstorming Meeting with all teachers in English & Theology departments

ePortfolios: A Pilot ProgramEnglish and Theology 9th Grade Teachers

Susan Geiger and Anne Arriaga

Why?

Students learn how to best represent themselves online.

Digital Footprint

Students engage in metacognition by reflecting on what they know 

ePortfolios are accessible, can store multiple media, and are easy to update.

Vs.

Space - paperless!! Digital ePortfolios will replace resumes.

Students are using technology to build and create, so why not have them save/keep it here?

Allows for cross curricular student work.

 Students take ownership of their

learning

 Students choose the work that demonstrates their capabilities.(self selection is part of the learning process and ensures a more authentic reflection)

Being able to share with others (it's public!) is a motivator. Students like to display their work.  

Teachers' Role

 Provide department standards (file names, headings, etc.). However, look and feel should be up to the student! Guide reflection process.

Determine rubric for assessment. 

Pilot Program

2011-2012

Students upload 1 piece of work (which was likely previously graded) per semester and provide a reflection.

Students provide summary of assignment or attach assignment instructions/rubric.      

Moving on, this program will be expanded to all departments helping to show a rounded picture of students' abilities and special areas of interest.

2011-2012: Frosh

2012-2013: Frosh, Sophomores

2013-2014: Frosh, Sophomores, Juniors

2014-2015: Frosh, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

Remember this is a pilot program.  

We will learn together!

ePortfolio

Examples

Google Sites Explainedand managing your

students' Google Sites

Students created a Google Site during Tech Camp

Why Google Sites ?

Free

Interacts with other Google Apps

Somewhat customizable

Selectively Private

Google Sites Negatives

A bit clunky

Any non-Google related software (e.g. word documents) must be attached

Size limits on uploadso

Teacher Concerns

Number of artifacts per quarter

Plagiarism

Assessment

Negotiation

Theology EDLRs

Balance

School centered

Studentcentered

Privacy

The Marketplace

Open Source from New Zealand

Problems with Google Sites

A bit clunky.

Any non-Google related software (e.g., PowerPoint, Word) cannot be embedded within a page. Must be attached.

The Jury is still out…

Image credits

Folder Imagehttp://e-language.wikispaces.com/e-portfolios

Reference Stacks http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4863231743_4b1b2b6c80_b.jpg

Baby Steps http://www.flickr.com/photos/64958688@N00/6080384349/

Student sunsethttp://backtothefuturetrading.com/2011/07/26/trading-freedom/

Bonfirehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/quinnanya/3783509327/

Fishbowl http://www.flickr.com/photos/stusic/260266620/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Image Credits Continued

Bulletin Board http://www.flickr.com/photos/vblibrary/4384436153/

Shovel http://www.flickr.com/photos/wheatfields/4502856530/

Showcase http://www.flickr.com/photos/vblibrary/4384436153/

Refrigerator door http://smallestuser.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/refrige.jpg

Wedge http://www.flickr.com/photos/fetchcomms/4124861105/

Teacher Buy-in http://images.cdn.fotopedia.com/flickr-1350774613-hd.jpg

Image Credits Continued

Footprint http://www.flickr.com/photos/ezioman/410340190/

Reflection face http://www.rudecactus.com/archives/reflection-thumb.jpg

Intersectionhttp://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/29/17/291771_961cfe11.jpg

Balance http://www.flickr.com/photos/nazareth_college/5958476180/

Ombination Lock http://www.flickr.com/photos/infinite-origami/173470911/

Market Hall and Market Place, Kingston-upon-Thames Image: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/112847

Jury Boxhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/rscottjones/387561128/