5305

Disruptive Innovation in Education

CALL TO ACTION - Innovation Project - EPortfolios



The video above is a "Call to Action" video about ePortfolios in the classroom. (It was created using Google Slides, all videos and photos taken by me with a Samsung Galaxy S7 phone, Smart Recorder App used for voice overs, inserted and edited with iMovie, completed in the Houston area.)

During this course, I composed a proposal letter about an innovation project. My topic was starting an e-Portfolio in pre-k, rather than waiting for third grade when students are to create a Google Site as part of one of their required technology projects. The students will be using their 21st century skills while they take ownership of their work so their true personalities will begin to surface.

letter for innovation proposal project

Next, I completed a literature review which has research to support using ePortfolios and its benefits, as well as using the growth mindset and COVA approach in the classroom. In this day and time, the world of technology is continuously moving, growing, and changing. Information is readily available at all times with the internet and a click of a few buttons.

Literature Review 5305, Herring, A

Lastly, I created an implementation outline of the disruptive innovation plan to incorporate ePortfolios in the lower grades. This plan will help build a foundation of technology skills and be an extension of the current technology requirements students will fulfill in third grade. This plan includes a pilot program as well as a multi-step implementation plan for the future.

Implementation Outline for ePortfolios

For more information regarding innovative education and ePortfolios, this is an annotated bibliography of additional resources.

annotated bibliography

Grade Rubric: 148/150

Comments: You have written a well organized post that includes all the necessary links. Good job. (Sara)

Overview of my grades from 5305 - Authentic Innovation Plan. 484.9375 out of 500 is a 96.9875 which is an A.