1-Overview (What?)

• Topic: GETTING STARTEDIntroduction from Dr. BarrettThis first module will provide the context for creating electronic portfolios in K-12 education, including examples of online portfolios and online videos to view. You will begin the planning process for implementing electronic portfolios in your classroom, school, or district. It is also important to model the portfolio learning process, so you are encouraged to create a blog and reflect on the learning activities included in each lesson. In 2009, Simon Sinek gave a TED talk where he discussed, "The Power of Why?" and presented the Golden Circle. This course will address all three questions about ePortfolios: What? How? Why? First, in this lesson, we need to make sure we are talking about what we mean by ePortfolios...including the benefits. In the next lesson, we will think about why we are developing ePortfolios (motivation), what we mean by process vs. product, and you will write your vision statement. In the rest of the lessons, we will discuss how to implement your vision through my levels of implementation.Learning Objectives: You will:explore the multiple purposes and processes for creating electronic portfolios in K-12 Schools.

• explore previous portfolio experiences

  • explore the variety of online examples of online electronic portfolios

• explore the variety of online resources available to construct an online portfolio

• set up (or adapt) blog as reflective journal

INPUTS

Watch the following video: ePortfolios as a Story of Deep Learning (UW2011) by Dr. Barrett (21 minutes): http://vimeo.com/eportfolios/uwbothell

http://vimeo.com/eportfolios/uwbothell

E-Portfolios as Digital Stories of Deep Learning from Helen Barrett on Vimeo.

Watch the following YouTube videos: Dr. Barrett's TEDxASB: Blurring the Boundaries: Social Networking & ePortfolio Development (19 minutes)

Explore:Review some of the examples of portfolios found in the Resources section.

View the age-relevant videos provided on the Videos page in the Resources section.

Do a Google search to find online portfolios in K-12 Education. Share examples of online portfolios.

If you don't already have one, sign up for a blog account in either Blogger or WordPress.com.

If you don't already have it installed, download the Firefox web browser OR download the Chrome web browser.

Supplemental Readings/Videos:

• Read Dan Pink, on 3 ways to increase motivation in schools

  • Watch Dan Pink's TED Talk on Intrinsic Motivation (19 minutes)

  • Watch RSA Animate - Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us (11 minutes)

OUTPUTS

This lesson's assignments:

• find and share examples of online student portfolios

• online readings & videos (see Inputs)

• discussions/dialogue with peer or online group

• begin developing Implementation Plan

• weekly blog entry

Discussions: Introductions in designated Discussion area

Introductions

Dialogue #1: Introduce yourself, where you teach, what subject(s) you teach and/or what grade level? What is your prior experience with the portfolio process --paper or electronic? what would you like to get out of this course? What are your questions about electronic portfolios? Share your blog address.

Similarities & Differences between social networks and electronic portfolios

Dialogue #2: divide into two discussions-- those who use and those who don't use social networking web tools. YES: Which social networks do you use? What do you think are the similarities and differences between the social networking processes and electronic portfolio processes, as you currently understand them. NO: If you don't use social networks, why not? What is your understanding of social networking?

Dialogue #3: What are the differences between the two faces of e-portfolios? What does Julie Hughes' statement mean: e-portfolios should be more a conversation (2-way) than a presentation (1-way)? What are the benefits of e-portfolios from process/product perspective? (Barnstable)

Intrinsic Motivation (TEDxASB talk + Dan Pink)

Discussion #4: Why are you having students develop e-portfolios? How are you going to address student motivation and ownership of their portfolios?)

- Digital Tools for Collection/Digital Archive Development & Classroom Management Tools (Storage Systems & using Mobile Devices) (my ISTE conference workshop)

Implementation Plan Element:

Open GoogleDocs Electronic Portfolio Planning Worksheet and save a copy so that you can edit it. (Googledocs File Menu->Make a copy...)

Step 1: Essential Conditions - Are you ready for ePortfolio Implementation?

• 1. Read the Essential Condition rubric (PDF Attachment) and do a brief self-assessment about where you think your school/district rates on the rubric.

  2. Make a brief note of the “evidence” you have to support that self-assessment. If you are here with someone from your district, complete the self-assessment together.

  3. How will the ratings impact on your plan for implementation? What can you do to improve the situation? 

Alternative Assignment (building your own professional portfolio):

Address the questions above but focus on your own professional portfolio development context. Assess your own readiness for developing a professional portfolio.

Reflection Prompt: Reflection in blog - 3-5 paragraphs: write a blog entry that documents your learning activities for this lesson. What did you learn from the reading, viewing and discussions. (Optional, but recommended for non-credit participants)