This presentation illustrates the steps used in developing an eportfolio professional development workshop for teachers.

1. South Harmon SD Technology Workshop Creating E-Portfolios using Google Docs Steven Poast EDTECH 554

2. Professional Development Background South Harmon SD is in the beginning phases of implementing an E-Portfolio program for all middle and high school students. Through their research the administration has been advised to begin this process with a small group of teachers from each building. These teachers will serve as faculty mentors for all middle and high school teachers in later phases of the e-portfolio program. This group of teachers will learn the necessary methods, and technical skills needed to effectively develop electronic artifacts, digital images of work, and reflective writing of student learning, all vital for a successful e-portfolio.

3. Learner Background Technology use surveys were given to all South Harmon teachers during the spring of the previous school year. The teachers selected for this PD workshop have demonstrated Tier 1 and 2 levels of technology integration in their classrooms. These teachers have stated a familiarity with Microsoft Office applications PowerPoint, Word, and Excel in either personal or professional use. Each teacher has indicated an ability to use the internet along with a desire to learn how to implement technology into their classrooms in a manner that will enhance student learning. By participating in this workshop these teachers have also agreed to serve as mentor teachers in their respective schools. They will provide support to other teachers in their buildings who are not at Tier 1 or 2 technology levels.

4. Objectives In this workshop learners will: Use Google Docs to enhance lesson plans Create their own professional E-Portfolio using Google Docs Develop lessons to introduce and implement E-Portfolios into their classroom Develop procedures and time-line for continued integration of E-Portfolios by all teachers in the South Harmon SD, which will be implemented into the District Improvement Plan. Plan school and district meetings to review workshop materials, provide peer-feedback, and brainstorm new ideas to enhance student learning through technology

5. Workshop Information Location - School District’s largest computer/media lab; alternative - set up meeting room location within a building and either bring computers in (laptops) or allow learners to go to classrooms to practice skills Date/Time - 2 day workshop will take place just prior to the beginning of the school year. Arrangements will have been made in advance to those participating as well as those hosting the professional development. Artifacts - Learners will be expected to bring professional artifacts in digital form to use in creating their E-Portfolio and a selection of lesson plans (including plans for the upcoming year) for the technology enhancement activity

6. Agenda - Day 1 Introduction - 30 minutes What are Web 2.0 tools? Google Docs? What are E-Portfolios? How can they enhance student learning? How does this apply to South Harmon’s Vision Statement? Review workshop agenda AM Session (3 hours) - Google Docs Presentation and exploration by learners Access Google Docs Explore Documents - Create document for classroom use Explore Presentations - Create a 3-4 slide presentation for classroom use Explore Spreadsheets - Create a spreadsheet for classroom use

7. Agenda - Day 1 PM Session (3 hours) - Enhance Lessons with Google Docs Review morning presentation Question: What ways can Google Docs be used to enhance student learning? Provide samples of: Enhanced lessons, Enhancement Checklist, and Rubric Learners will work with partners (by grade and/or subject) to develop two enhanced lessons (1 previous lesson and 1 future lesson) Reminder of homework for Learners (communicated prior to workshop) Bring in samples of professional work to put into your E-Portfolio Pictures, Lesson plans, articles published, etc.

8. Agenda - Day 2 AM Session (3 hours) - Creating E-Portfolios Review of Day 1 Question: How can E-Portfolios help you become a better teacher? Provide samples of E-Portfolios for learners to model - Learners create E-Portfolios Using artifacts saved either to school server or on flash drive Access Google Docs, utilizing the Documentation, Presentation, and Spreadsheet applications Learners should include 4-5 artifacts in their E-Portfolio Learners will write an initial reflection piece for 1-2 artifacts in their portfolio This will serve as a starting point for their professional E-Portfolio New artifacts will be added throughout the year and an updated version will be presented at mid-year and end-of-year meetings.

9. Agenda - Day 2 PM Session (3 hours) - Developing E-Portfolio lesson plans for students Selected learners (instructor’s discretion) will present their E-Portfolios Sharing of ideas to improve and enhance professional E-Portfolios Learners will work with partners (by grade and/or subject) to develop an E-Portfolio unit for their students Future Planning and Conclusion Establish contact persons for each school Develop procedures and time-line for continued integration of E-Portfolios by all teachers in the South Harmon SD, which will be implemented into the District Improvement Plan. Set meeting times (school and district) to share progress, evaluate lessons, and brainstorm ideas throughout the year Complete E-Portfolio learner survey

10. Impact on Student Learning Students will be able to engage in content by creating artifacts for their E-Portfolio Students will learn to develop critical thinking skills through reflective writing about their artifacts and how they have grown in their learning.

11. Improve Teacher Effectiveness Google Docs provides a means to present information for students to view both in and out of the classroom. Therefore extending time for learning. Increase ability to gain student attention and engagement through technology enhanced projects Provides teachers opportunity to reflect on their own work as well as student progress

12. Taking skills to the classroom One future lesson enhancing technology will be developed during the workshop Teachers will be meeting periodically to discuss how skills are being used and brainstorm new ideas to better utilize these skills Teachers will serve as mentors for other teachers in their respective buildings, helping them to utilize Google Docs to enhance lessons

13. Differentiating Learning Google Docs provides different platforms for presentation Teachers can use Google Docs to help adjust how content is taught and how content is processed and presented by the students

14. Measuring Teacher Learning Progress of professional E-Portfolios Evidence of new applications within the classroom Student use of Google Docs and E-Portfolios

15. Measuring Student Learning Progress in number of students using Google Docs in class work Evaluation of student E-Portfolios from beginning of school year to end of school year Student E-Portfolio satisfaction survey

16. Resources for Google Docs and E-Portfolios Google.com Google Docs and Differentiated Instruction E-Portfolio Lesson Plan PD Guide for implementing E-Portfolios E-Portfolio Rubric ideas Teacher Technology Survey