Dr. Helen Barrett presented on student-centered interactive e-portfolios. She defined e-portfolios and their components, and explained their purposes for reflection, identity development, and showcasing work. She demonstrated how to create e-portfolios using Google Apps tools like Docs, Sites, and Blogger. E-portfolios allow students to collect work, reflect on learning, and present selected pieces to various audiences. When implemented across K-12, e-portfolios can help students find their voice and passions.

1. Email:eportfolios@gmail.comTwitter hashtag:#eportfoliosStudent-Centered Interactive E-Portfolios Dr. Helen BarrettwithTwitter:@eportfolioselectronicportfolios.org/slideshare.net/eportfolios/

2. Outline ContextDefinitions (What?)Reflection (Why?)Google Apps (How?) BloggerDocsSitesTeacher Dashboard

3. Purpose & ObjectivesParticipants 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 GoogleAppshttp://sites.google.com/site/eportfolioapps/http://slideshare.net/eportfolios

4. ContextWhy…Electronic Portfolios Now?

5. 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)

6. 2011 Horizon Report – K-12Time-to-adoption: One Year or LessCloud ComputingMobiles Two to Three YearsGame-Based LearningOpen Content Four to Five YearsLearning AnalyticsPersonal Learning Environments New Media Consortium http://www.nmc.org/

7. What are Interactive Portfolios?Portfolios using Web 2.0 tools to: reflect on learning in multiple formats

8. showcase work online to multiple audiences

9. dialogue about learning artifacts/reflections

10. provide feedback to improve learning Balanced?Student-CenteredSchool-CenteredFocus on Interests, Passions, GoalsChoice and VoiceReflectionLifelong LearningFocus on Standards, OutcomesAccountability, Achievement Term, Graduation

11. Golden Circle What?How?Why?9

12. WHAT?Audio • Video • Text • ImagesDigital RepositoryElectronic PortfolioSocial NetworksMultimedia Artifacts

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

14. E-Portfolio ComponentsMultiple Portfolios for Multiple Purposes-Celebrating Learning-Personal Planning-Transition/entry to courses-Employment applications-Accountability/Assessment

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

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

17. WHY?AssessmentReflectionIdentityGuidanceLearningShowcaseAccountabilityEmployment

18. PurposeThe 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

19. 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.

20. 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!

21. Lifelong Context for ePortfolios

22. Multiple Purposes of E-Portfolios in EducationLearning/ Process/ PlanningMarketing/ Showcase Assessment/ Accountability"The Blind Men and the Elephant” by John Godfrey Saxe

23. Digital IdentityCreating a positive digital footprint

24. Passion and Self-Directed LearningLisa 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 Directedhttp://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/

25. “Know Thyself”Temple at Delphi

26. Managing OneselfPeter Drucker, (2005) Harvard Business Review“Success in the knowledge economy comes to those who know themselves – their strengths, their values, and how best they perform.”Purpose: Use ePortfolios for managing knowledge workers' career developmentWhat are my strengths?How do I perform?What are my values?Where do I belong?What should I contribute?Responsibility for RelationshipsThe Second Half of your Life

27. Student Literacy Achievement through BloggingThe Project definitely provided a motivation for writing, an improvement in audience awareness and purpose and in presentation skills. Other school interventions also had an impact on literacy achievement; however the Project has provided a purpose and enthusiasm for literacy.The students of Manaiakalani were provided with a “hook” (e-learning outcomes published in on-line spaces) which gave these decile 1 students a voice to be heard globally. Subsequently, participating in the Manaiakalani Project enhanced their literacy, engagement, oral language and presentation. (p.70)Tamaki Schools, Auckland, NZ

28. HOW?WorkspaceToolsShowcase“Capture the Moment”

29. Process/ProductePortfoliois both process and product”

30. Process: A series of events (time and effort) to produce a result- From Old French procesJourney

31. Product: the outcome/results or “thinginess” of an activity/processDestination

32. WiktionaryBoundaries Blurring (between e-portfolios & social networks)Structured Accountability Systems? or…Lifelong interactive portfoliosPicasaMash-upsFacebookFlickrblogsYouTubeNingwikisTwitter26

33. ProcessesSocial NetworkingConnect(“Friending”)Listen(Reading)Respond(Commenting)Share(linking/tagging)PortfolioCollectionSelectionReflectionDirection/GoalsPresentationFeedbackTechnology ArchivingLinking/ThinkingDigital Storytelling Collaborating Publishing27

34. Balancing the Two Faces of E-PortfoliosWorking PortfolioPresentation Portfolio(s)DocsDigital Archive (Repository of Artifacts)Collaboration SpaceReflective JournalPortfolio as ProcessWorkspaceThe “Story” or NarrativeMultiple Views (public/private)Varied Audiences & PurposesPortfolio as ProductShowcaseSitesBlog

35. Why?Integrated EcoSystemSingle Sign-OnWalled GardenTransferable

36. Public Google Tools vs. GoogleApps for Education?Public Google Tools (Gmail.com accounts)Google Apps for EducationStudent owns the account for life (must be over 13)Student has complete control of accessFREE for anyoneNo uploading to Google Video (must use YouTube to embed videos)Start immediatelyProtected environment (school assigns account)School can control access (limit to members)FREE for educationLimited use of Google Video (10 GB)Need some advanced set-up time$10/year for domain namehttp://sites.google.com/site/colettecassinelli/proscons

37. Using Google Apps

38. Creating an ePortfolio with GoogleAppsStorage = Google DocsReflective Journal = Blogger or Google Sites Announcements page type Presentation =Google Sites

39. Level 1 - Collection

40. With iOS (iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad) Text Images Audio VideoCapture the Moment

41. Level 2: Primary Purpose: Learning/Reflection

42. Post to from MobileSend email to pre-arranged email addressUse BlogPressiOS app ($2.99) or Blogsy for iPad ($4.99) Set up Blogger Mobile and send SMS

43. Level 3: Showcase PortfolioLevel 3: Primary Purpose: Showcase/Accountability

44. Timeline38Level 1: CollectionLevel 2: Collection + ReflectionLevel 3: Selection + Presentation

45. Developmental PlansK-2– no individual student accounts & Class Portfolios [Blogger]Grades 3-5 – Individual student accounts & Level 1 portfolios with introduction to Reflection [Blogger & Docs]Grades 6-8 – Individual student accounts & Level 2 portfolios (Collection + Reflection) [All tools]Grades 9-12 – Individual student accounts & Level 3 portfolios (Selection & Presentation) [All tools]

46. Self-Regulated LearningAbrami, P., et. al. (2008), Encouraging self-regulated learning through electronic portfolios. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, V34(3) Fall 2008. http://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/viewArticle/507/238 Captions/Journalsblogblog pagesSites

47. ReflectionSource: http://peterpappas.blogs.com/copy_paste/2010/01/taxonomy-reflection-critical-thinking-students-teachers-principals-.htmlBased on Bloom’s Taxonomy (Revised)

48. ExamplesOnline Portfolios & Blogs

49. Student examplesHunter Park Kindergarten & Abigail's E-Profile (NZ) – BloggerKim Cofino’s 6th graders (Japan) - BloggerPt. England School (NZ) - BloggerRyan’s Senior Project (US) – Google SitesMy Google Sites Presentation Portfolio

50. Social LearningInteractivity!44

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

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

53. ePortfolios should be more Conversationthan Presentation(or Checklist)Because Conversation transforms!

54. Teacher Dashboard Demo(Optional)LiteVersion $95/yearA tool to help teachers manage Google Apps in the classroom(being built in New Zealand)http://hapara.com/

55. A Reminder…Reflection & Relationships… the “Heart and Soul” of an ePortfolio… NOT the Technology!49

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

57. Is the Future ofePortfolio Development in your pocket?“Capture the Moment” with iOS, Android devices

58. REAL*ePortfolioAcademy for K-12Teachers*ReflectionEngagementAssessment forLearning

59. Dual Skill DevelopmentPortfolio SkillsStudentsCollecting/ DigitizingSelecting/ OrganizingReflectingGoal-SettingPresentingTeacher/Faculty/MentorPedagogy – Facilitate portfolio processesRole of ReflectionAssessment/ FeedbackModel own Portfolio Learning+ Technology Skills

60. Initial Online Courses PlannedOverview of Student-Centered Electronic Portfolios in K-12 Education (tool-neutral – focus on “Portfolio” Reflection Process & Feedback)Implement Electronic Portfolios with K-12 Students using Google Apps (Docs, Sites, Blogger, YouTube, Picasa, Digication, Teacher Dashboard) (focus on “Electronic”)Add Voice to ePortfolios with Digital StorytellingCreate Your Professional Portfolio (tool neutral)

61. My Final Wish…dynamic celebrations stories of deep learningacross the lifespan55

62. Dr. Helen BarrettResearcher & ConsultantElectronic Portfolios & Digital Storytelling for Lifelong and Life Wide LearningFounding Faculty, REAL*ePortfolio Academy for K-12 Teachers*Reflection, Engagement, Assessment for Learningeportfolios@gmail.comhttp://electronicportfolios.org/Twitter: @eportfolioshttp://slideshare.net/eportfolios