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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. Who was the first famous “folio” keeper? Definitions

12. Leonardo da Vinci’s Folio

13. 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

14. What is a Portfolio in Education? A portfolio is a purposeful collection of [academic] work that exhibits the [learner’s]efforts, progress and achievements in one ormore areas[over time]. (Northwest Evaluation Association, 1990)

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

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

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

19. 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

20. 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.

21. Multiple Purposes from Hidden Assumptions What are yours? • Showcase • Assessment • Learning • http://www.rsc-northwest.ac.uk/acl/eMagArchive/RSCeMag2008/choosing%20an%20eportfolio/cool-cartoon-346082.png

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

23. Digital Identity Creating a positive digital footprint

24. 5 Reasons Why Your Online Presence Will Replace Your Resume in 10 years Social networking use is skyrocketing while email is plummeting You can’t find jobs traditionally anymore People are managing their careers as entrepreneurs The traditional resume is now virtual and easy to build Job seeker passion has become the deciding factor in employment http://blogs.forbes.com/danschawbel/2011/02/21/5-reasons-why-your-online-presence-will-replace-your-resume-in-10-years/

25. Dan Schawbel, Forbes“personal branding guru” “Your online presence communicates, or should communicate, what you’re truly and genuinely passionate about… I firmly believe that you won’t be able to obtain and sustain a job without passion anymore.” http://blogs.forbes.com/danschawbel/2011/02/21/5-reasons-why-your-online-presence-will-replace-your-resume-in-10-years/

26. Lifelong Context for ePortfolios

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

28. 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/

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

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

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

34. Balancing the 2 Faces of E-Portfolios

35. Types of E-Portfolio Implementation Working Portfolio The Collection The Digital Archive Repository of Artifacts Reflective Journal(eDOL) Collaboration Space Portfolio as Process-- Workspace (PLE)“shoebox” Presentation Portfolio(s) The “Story” or Narrative Multiple Views (public/private) Varied Audiences(varied permissions) Varied Purposes Portfolio as Product-- Showcase

37. Structure of E-Portfolio Types Portfolio as Product/ Showcase Organization: Thematic – Documenting achievement of Standards, Goals or Learning Outcomes for primarily external audiences Primary Purpose: Accountability or Employment or Showcase Reflection: retrospective focus on Standards, Goals or Learning Outcomes (Themes) Portfolio as Process/ Workspace Organization: Chronological – eDOL(Electronic Documentation of Learning – U. of Calgary) Documenting growth over time for both internal and external audiences Primary Purpose: Learning or Reflection Reflection: immediate focus on artifact or learning experience

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

39. 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

40. Using Google Apps

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

42. Level 1 - Collection

44. Digital Conversion (Collection)

45. Artifacts represent integration of technology in one curriculum area (i.e., Language Arts)

47. Level 2: Primary Purpose: Learning/Reflection

49. organized chronologically (in a blog?)

50. Captions (Background Information on assignment, Response)

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

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

55. organized thematically (in web pages or wiki)

56. Why did I choose these pieces? What am I most proud to highlight about my work?

57. What do they show about my learning?

58. What more can I learn (Goals for the Future)?

60. 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

61. Timeline 47 Level 1: Collection Level 2: Collection + Reflection Level 3: Selection + Presentation

62. 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)

63. Boundaries Blurring (between e-portfolios & social networks) Structured Accountability Systems? or… Lifelong interactive portfolios Picasa Mash-ups Facebook Flickr blogs YouTube Ning wikis Twitter 49

64. Social Learning Interactivity! 50

65. 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” 51

66. 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

67. 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/

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

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

70. A Reminder… Reflection & Relationships … the “Heart and Soul” of an ePortfolio… NOT the Technology! 56

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

72. 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!

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

74. My Final Wish… dynamic celebrations stories of deep learning across the lifespan 60

75. Dr. Helen Barrett Researcher & ConsultantElectronic Portfolios & Digital Storytelling for Lifelong and Life Wide Learning eportfolios@gmail.com http://electronicportfolios.org/ Twitter: @eportfolios http://slideshare.net/eportfolios