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21 st Century Education Do teachers have a clear vision of what and how our students should know in this century?

Do teachers have a clear vision of what and how our students should know in this century?

21 st Century Education “ The illiterates of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn . ” Alvin Toffler

“ The illiterates of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn . ”

Alvin Toffler

21 st Century Education “ The principle task of education is to create men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done before. ” Jean Piaget

“ The principle task of education is to create men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done before. ”

Jean Piaget

21 st Century Education "The future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed." William Gibson

"The future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed."

William Gibson

Overview Portfolio Metaphors What is a Portfolio? Portfolio Process Portfolio Template What to Put in Your Portfolio Questions and Answers

Portfolio Metaphors

What is a Portfolio?

Portfolio Process

Portfolio Template

What to Put in Your Portfolio

Questions and Answers

Attic “ A portfolio is an attic filled with rich memories that are evoked by the artefacts stored up there ” Dr. Helen Barrett From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A portfolio is an attic filled with rich memories that are evoked by the artefacts stored up there ”

Dr. Helen Barrett

Briefcase “ A portfolio is a briefcase filled with intellectual assets and investments in time and learning ”

“ A portfolio is a briefcase filled with intellectual assets and investments in time and learning ”

Butler “ A portfolio is a butler that provide s important auxiliary services” Serge Ravet From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A portfolio is a butler that provide s important auxiliary services”

Serge Ravet

Campfire “ A portfolio is a campfire around which we can tell our stories. It draws people together. It gives a place to sing songs, find healing for wounds, and be illumined by the wisdom of peers. ” Dr. Joanne Carney From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A portfolio is a campfire around which we can tell our stories. It draws people together. It gives a place to sing songs, find healing for wounds, and be illumined by the wisdom of peers. ”

Dr. Joanne Carney

Caterpillar “ A portfolio is a n emerging form... undergoing metamorphosis through personal growth... from a caterpillar to a butterfly ” From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A portfolio is a n emerging form... undergoing metamorphosis through personal growth... from a caterpillar to a butterfly ”

Companion “ A portfolio is a companion or familiar friend to whom we can turn at any hour of the day or night, anywhere, any place.” Ray Tolley From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A portfolio is a companion or familiar friend to whom we can turn at any hour of the day or night, anywhere, any place.”

Ray Tolley

Confessional “ A portfolio is a place where I can quietly and privately recount acts of commission and omission and confess such to a selected audience. It is a place of catharsis and refreshment. Upon leaving this sanctuary I am inspired to new levels of enlightenment and endeavour.“ Ray Tolley From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A portfolio is a place where I can quietly and privately recount acts of commission and omission and confess such to a selected audience. It is a place of catharsis and refreshment. Upon leaving this sanctuary I am inspired to new levels of enlightenment and endeavour.“

Ray Tolley

Dashboard “ A portfolio is a n informative display of the state of my skills and knowledge ” Serge Ravet From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A portfolio is a n informative display of the state of my skills and knowledge ” Serge Ravet

Journey “ A portfolio is a trip where we talk, learn, and collect mementoes . Along the way we ’ll predict what's ahead; discuss problems as adventures and failures as false starts. ” Pearl & Leon Paulson From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A portfolio is a trip where we talk, learn, and collect mementoes . Along the way we ’ll predict what's ahead; discuss problems as adventures and failures as false starts. ”

Pearl & Leon Paulson

Jungle “ A rich and dense collection of my growth” From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A rich and dense collection of my growth”

Kaleidoscope “ A portfolio is a place that allows me to see how my learning experiences connect together to create endless possibilities ” Dr. Joan E. Dominick From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A portfolio is a place that allows me to see how my learning experiences connect together to create endless possibilities ”

Dr. Joan E. Dominick

Kitchen “ A portfolio is where I create, simmer and stew mind food. My students are my dinner guests that sample my learning concoctions”

“ A portfolio is where I create, simmer and stew mind food. My students are my dinner guests that sample my learning concoctions”

Laboratory “ A laboratory where I construct meaning from my accumulated experience ” Pearl & Leon Paulson From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A laboratory where I construct meaning from my accumulated experience ”

Pearl & Leon Paulson

Map “ A portfolio provides a map for me to look at . I use it to set goals for my own progress ” Dr. Mary Diez From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ A portfolio provides a map for me to look at . I use it to set goals for my own progress ”

Dr. Mary Diez

Mirror “ A portfolio assist s you to see your self ” Dr. Mary Diez

“ A portfolio assist s you to see your self ”

Dr. Mary Diez

Snapshots of Learning A collection of snapshot s about my learning that I use to reflect about my progress .

A collection of snapshot s about my learning that I use to reflect about my progress .

Sonnet “ My portfolio, like the sonnet, it is simply a form, a structure that I use to help me express meaning . ” Dr. Mary Diez From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ My portfolio, like the sonnet, it is simply a form, a structure that I use to help me express meaning . ”

Dr. Mary Diez

Story “ I use what I have made and thought to tell a story from my perspective. This is my story , with start, plot and ending” Pearl & Leon Paulson From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ I use what I have made and thought to tell a story from my perspective. This is my story , with start, plot and ending”

Pearl & Leon Paulson

Test “ My portfolio is a test. It contains written reflections (a form of an essay) and products representative of my skills, and performance ” From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

“ My portfolio is a test. It contains written reflections (a form of an essay) and products representative of my skills, and performance ”

Theatre It ’s my digital theatre - where the audience is by invitation only. Ray Tolley From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

It ’s my digital theatre - where the audience is by invitation only.

Ray Tolley

Window My portfolio is a window. Not only can others look inside, but windows offer me the the chance to look outside as well.” Rebecca Fiedler From Barrett, H. C. Metaphors for Portfolios http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

My portfolio is a window. Not only can others look inside, but windows offer me the the chance to look outside as well.”

Rebecca Fiedler

What is a Portfolio A portfolio is a collection of evidence that is gathered together to show a person ’ s learning journey over time and to demonstrate their abilities. Butler, P. A Review Of The Literature On Portfolios And Electronic Portfolios

A portfolio is a collection of evidence that is gathered together to show a person ’ s learning journey over time and to demonstrate their abilities.

What is a Digital Portfolio (A digital portfolio) … is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on the Web. Such electronic evidence may include inputted text, electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries, and hyperlinks. (Digital Portfolios) are both demonstrations of the user's abilities and platforms for self-expression http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_portfolio

(A digital portfolio) … is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on the Web. Such electronic evidence may include inputted text, electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries, and hyperlinks. (Digital Portfolios) are both demonstrations of the user's abilities and platforms for self-expression

What is a Portfolio A tool for assessing a students work and progression. structuring learning and teaching. enhancing communication and collaboration. sharing experiences and resources supporting the construction of a "community of practice". http://www.it.hiof.no/prosjekter/hoit/html/nr1_00/hakont.html

A tool for

assessing a students work and progression.

structuring learning and teaching.

enhancing communication and collaboration.

sharing experiences and resources

supporting the construction of a "community of practice".

Portfolio Process Collect Select Reflect Present Share Tutor Guide to accompanying young adults in developing their ePortfolio

Collect

Select

Reflect

Present

Share

Portfolio Process Reflection When you start to think about how your work meets the criteria; when you analyze the effectiveness your efforts, and plan for improvement …then you are engaging in reflection Reflection is: Metacognition Regulation of cognition

Reflection

When you start to think about how your work meets the criteria; when you analyze the effectiveness your efforts, and plan for improvement …then you are engaging in reflection

Reflection is:

Metacognition

Regulation of cognition

Portfolio Template Skills for a Changing World Example Tutor Guide to accompanying young adults in developing their ePortfolio

Skills for a Changing World Example

What should be in a Portfolio Portfolio = Artefacts + Reflection + Validation

Portfolio = Artefacts + Reflection + Validation

Questions and Answers Who wants to create an electronic portfolio, and why? Who wants to read an electronic portfolio, and why? What skills will students need to develop? How will the portfolio be introduced? How will the portfolio be reviewed? Butler, P. A Review Of The Literature On Portfolios And Electronic Portfolios

Who wants to create an electronic portfolio, and why?

Who wants to read an electronic portfolio, and why?

What skills will students need to develop?

How will the portfolio be introduced?

How will the portfolio be reviewed?

21 st Century Education Do we have a clear vision of what and how our students should know?

Do we have a clear vision of what and how our students should know?

21 st Century Education ICT Enhance s our Access to Data Ability to Conduct Deeper Analyses Ability to Plan and Prioritise Our Insight into Others Access to Alternate Perspectives Learners

ICT Enhance s our

Access to Data

Ability to Conduct Deeper Analyses

Ability to Plan and Prioritise

Our Insight into Others

Access to Alternate Perspectives

21 st Century Education Learners want to engage and would like to Archive Link Narrate Collaborate Publish Learners

Learners want to engage and would like to

Archive

Link

Narrate

Collaborate

Publish

21 st Century Education “ It is through the interaction of the human mind and digital technology that the digitally wise person is coming to be .” Marc Perensky

“ It is through the interaction of the human mind and digital technology that the digitally wise person is coming to be .”

Marc Perensky

21 st Century Education “ Some people see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not? ” George Bernard S haw

“ Some people see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not? ”

George Bernard S haw

21 st Century Education "Education is the lighting of a flame, not the filling of a vessel." Socrates ”

"Education is the lighting of a flame, not the filling of a vessel." Socrates ”

21 st Century Education What and how are you helping students to know?

What and how are you helping students to know?

References and Credits H C Barrett (2008) ‘ Metaphors for Portfolios ’ Available http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html P. Butler (2006). `A Review Of The Literature On Portfolios And Electronic Portfolios' . Tech. rep., eCDF ePortfolio Project. Available https://eduforge.org/docman/view.php/176/1111/ePortfolio%20Project%20Research%20Report.pdf Marc Prensky (2009) ‘ H. Sapiens Digital: From Digital Immigrants and Digital Natives to Digital Wisdom ’ . Innovate, Fischler School of Education and Human Services Available http://innovateonline.info/?view=article&id=705 ‘ Electronic portfolio. ’ Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia . 18 Feb 2009, 19:59 UTC. 25 Feb 2009 Available http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Electronic_portfolio&oldid=271640969 . Bonnie Dudley Edwards and Angela Baker (2006) “ Tutor Guide to accompanying young adults in developing their ePortfolio ” Images Stock Exchange Central http://www.scx.hu

H C Barrett (2008) ‘ Metaphors for Portfolios ’ Available http://electronicportfolios.org/metaphors.html

P. Butler (2006). `A Review Of The Literature On Portfolios And Electronic Portfolios' . Tech. rep., eCDF ePortfolio Project. Available https://eduforge.org/docman/view.php/176/1111/ePortfolio%20Project%20Research%20Report.pdf

Marc Prensky (2009) ‘ H. Sapiens Digital: From Digital Immigrants and Digital Natives to Digital Wisdom ’ . Innovate, Fischler School of Education and Human Services Available http://innovateonline.info/?view=article&id=705

‘ Electronic portfolio. ’ Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia . 18 Feb 2009, 19:59 UTC. 25 Feb 2009 Available http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Electronic_portfolio&oldid=271640969 .

Bonnie Dudley Edwards and Angela Baker (2006) “ Tutor Guide to accompanying young adults in developing their ePortfolio ”

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