Are you ready to implement Student-Led Conferences with ePortfolios?
Are you ready to implement Student-Led Conferences with ePortfolios?
- Have a clear vision and start small first
- All About Me page
- Memories page
- Reflections page
- Provide a checklist of non-negotiable items, but allow students the freedom to add more
- Consider a template for the first year
- Generic shell that is simple, but still allows for student choice with design
- Provide solid time line for each section
- By the end of the first marking period, ______________ must be completed.
- Integrate ePortfolios into lessons/activities
- Make it a rotation during center time
- Consider providing a few minutes of dedicated time during computer lab every cycle
- Student-led conference time
- Invite families to attend student-led conference
- Ask other adults (admin, paraprofessionals, etc) to stand-in for parents/guardians
- Provide question starters if you feel your students need them
- Have students practice holding a student-led conference with each other