Presentation at Idaho Charter School Network, June 10, 2011.

1. Sites Docs Mail ePortfolios Dr. Helen Barrett Video Picasa Calendar Voice

2. Outline Context Definitions Process - Reflection Product – Technology Google Apps Docs Sites http://electronicportfolios.org

3. Purpose & Objectives Participants will gain an overview of the various Google Tools and how they can be used to develop ePortfolios. Participants will see examples of ePortfolios created in K-12 schools using GoogleApps http://sites.google.com/site/eportfolioapps/ http://slideshare.net/eportfolios

5. showcase work online to multiple audiences

6. dialogue about learning artifacts/reflections

8. National Educational Technology Plan (2010) Technology also gives students opportunities for taking ownership of their learning. Student-managed electronic learning portfolios can be part of a persistent learning record and help students develop the self-awareness required to set their own learning goals, express their own views of their strengths, weaknesses, and achievements, and take responsibility for them. Educators can use them to gauge students’ development, and they also can be shared with peers, parents, and others who are part of students’ extended network. (p.12)

9. Golden Circle What? How? Why? 7

10. WHAT? Audio • Video • Text • Images Digital Repository Electronic Portfolio Social Networks Multimedia Artifacts

11. What is a Portfolio? Dictionary definition: a flat, portable case for carrying loose papers, drawings, etc. Financial portfolio: document accumulation of fiscalcapital Educational portfolio: document development of humancapital

13. Multiple Tools to Support Processes-Capturing & storing evidence-Reflecting-Giving & receiving feedback-Planning & setting goals-Collaborating-Presenting to an audience

14. Digital Repository(Becta, 2007; JISC, 2008)

15. WHY? Assessment Reflection Identity Guidance Learning Showcase Accountability Employment

16. Purpose The overarching purpose of portfolios is to create a sense of personal ownership over one’s accomplishments, because ownership engenders feelings of pride, responsibility, and dedication. (p.10) Paris, S & Ayres, L. (1994) Becoming Reflective Students and Teachers. American Psychological Association

17. United #7 ePortfolio Vision Statement (Draft) By implementing e-portfolios, United #7 will empower students to become active participants in their own personalized education. Through use of reflection, technology, and collaboration, students and teachers will develop skills that will lead them to achieve their lifelong goals.

18. Multiple Purposes of E-Portfolios in Education Learning/ Process/ Planning Marketing/ Showcase Assessment/ Accountability "The Blind Men and the Elephant” by John Godfrey Saxe

19. Digital Identity Creating a positive digital footprint

20. Lifelong Context for ePortfolios

21. Digital Identity Management http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79IYZVYIVLA Saskatchewan Identity Management Project: http://www.identitymanagementproject.com/

22. Passion and Self-Directed Learning Lisa Nielsen’s “The Innovative Educator” blog entries: Preparing Students for Successby Helping Them Discover and Develop Their Passions (Renzulli’s Total Talent Portfolio) 10 Ways Technology Supports21st Century Learners in Being Self Directed http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/

23. HOW? Workspace Tools Showcase “Capture the Moment”

25. Process: A series of events (time and effort) to produce a result- From Old French proces(“‘journey’”)

26. Product: the outcome/results or “thinginess” of an activity/process- Destination

28. Processes Social Networking Connect(“Friending”) Listen(Reading) Respond(Commenting) Share(linking/tagging) Portfolio Collection Selection Reflection Direction/Goals Presentation Feedback Technology Archiving Linking/Thinking Digital Storytelling Collaborating Publishing 22

29. Balancing the Two Faces of E-Portfolios Working Portfolio Presentation Portfolio(s) Docs Digital Archive (Repository of Artifacts) Collaboration Space Reflective Journal Portfolio as ProcessWorkspace The “Story” or Narrative Multiple Views (public/private) Varied Audiences & Purposes Portfolio as ProductShowcase Sites Blog

30. Why? Integrated EcoSystem Single Sign-On Walled Garden Transferable

31. Public Google Tools vs. GoogleApps for Education? Public Google Tools (Gmail.com accounts) Google Apps for Education Student owns the account for life (must be over 13) Student has complete control of access FREE for anyone No uploading to Google Video (must use YouTube to embed videos) Start immediately Protected environment (school assigns account) School can control access (limit to members) FREE for education Limited use of Google Video (10 GB) Need some advanced set-up time $10/year for domain name http://sites.google.com/site/colettecassinelli/proscons

32. Using Google Apps

33. Creating an ePortfolio with GoogleApps Storage = Google Docs Reflective Journal = Blogger or Google Sites Announcements page type Presentation =Google Sites

34. Level 1 - Collection

35. With iOS (iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad) Text Images Audio Video Capture the Moment

36. Level 2: Primary Purpose: Learning/Reflection

37. Blogging* by eMail*the act of sharing yourself Tumblr Posterous Set up account on website Send email to: myaccount.tumblr.com iPhone App Call in your posts for audio post to blog Cross-post to Facebook & Twitter Just email to post@posterous.com iPhone App Cross-post to Facebook & Twitter

38. Post to from Mobile Send email to pre-arranged email address Use BlogPressiOS app ($2.99) Set up Blogger Mobile and send SMS

39. Level 3: Showcase Portfolio Level 3: Primary Purpose: Showcase/Accountability

40. Timeline 34 Level 1: Collection Level 2: Collection + Reflection Level 3: Selection + Presentation

41. Developing Plans K-2– no individual student accounts & Class Portfolios Grades 3-5 – Individual student accounts & Level 1 portfolios with introduction to Reflection Grades 6-8 – Individual student accounts & Level 2 portfolios (Collection + Reflection) Grades 9-12 – Individual student accounts & Level 3 portfolios (Selection & Presentation)

42. Examples Online Portfolios & Blogs

43. Student examples Templates – public on Google Sites Hunter Park Kindergarten & Abigail's E-Profile - Blogger 3rd Grade – American School of Bombay – Google Sites Ryan’s Senior Project – Google Sites My Google Sites Presentation Portfolio

44. Social Learning Interactivity! 38

45. Student Engagement! CQ + PQ > IQ (Friedman, 2006)[Curiosity + Passion > Intelligence] Find voice and passions through choice and personalization! Portfolio as Story Positive Digital Identity Development - Branding “Academic MySpace” 39

46. Successful ePortfolio Process: Develop multimedia artifacts through Project-Based Learning with Docs & Learning with Laptops Engage students in reflection to facilitate deep learning through… Digital storytelling Journal/Blog & Presentation Portfolio – Workspace + Showcase

47. 3 Levels of My Portfolio My website (where most artifacts are stored)http://electronicportfolios.org/ PDF version from 2000: http://electronicportfolios.org/samples/ My Blog = My Reflective Journal(Blogger) http://blog.helenbarrett.org/ My Professional/Presentation Portfolio(Google Sites) http://sites.helenbarrett.net/

48. ePortfolios should be more Conversation than Presentation (or Checklist) Because Conversation transforms!

49. Teacher Dashboard Demo (Optional) A tool to help teachers manage Google Apps in the classroom being built in New Zealand http://hapara.com/

50. A Reminder… Reflection & Relationships … the “Heart and Soul” of an ePortfolio… NOT the Technology! 44

51. Portfolios help learners find their Voice… and explore their Purpose and Passions through Choice!

52. From Mead School District’s Student Portfolio Handbook: Remember, you are telling us a story, and not just any story. Your portfolio is meant to be your story of your life over the last four years as well as the story of where your life might be going during the next four years: tell it with pride!

53. Is the Future ofePortfolio Development in your pocket? ISTE Pre-Conference Workshop Philadelphia June 25, 2011, 12:30-3:30 PM Bring your iOS devices iPod Touch iPhone, iPad

54. REAL* ePortfolio Academy for K-12Teachers *Reflection Engagement Assessment for Learning

55. My Final Wish… dynamic celebrations stories of deep learning across the lifespan 49

56. Dr. Helen Barrett Researcher & ConsultantElectronic Portfolios & Digital Storytelling for Lifelong and Life Wide Learning Founder, REAL*ePortfolio Academy *Reflection, Engagement, Assessment for Learning eportfolios@gmail.com http://electronicportfolios.org/ Twitter: @eportfolios http://slideshare.net/eportfolios