This document discusses electronic portfolios and provides examples of how they can be implemented using Google Apps. It begins with defining what an e-portfolio is and exploring the purposes of reflection, identity development, guidance and lifelong learning. Various Google tools are presented for creating an e-portfolio, including Google Docs for collection, Blogger or Google Sites for reflective journals, and Google Sites for presentation. The document emphasizes making e-portfolios student-centered by incorporating choice, voice and passion. It also discusses using mobile devices and apps like Evernote, Dropbox and Dragon Dictation to capture artifacts. Digital storytelling is presented as a way to engage students and help them develop a positive digital identity through their e-portfolio.

1. Email: eportfolios@gmail.com Twitter hashtag: #eportfolios Student-Centered Interactive E-Portfolios Dr. Helen Barrett with Twitter:@eportfolios electronicportfolios.org/ slideshare.net/eportfolios/

3. As adult learners, we have much to learn from how children approach portfolios“Everything I know about portfolios was confirmed working with a kindergartener”

4. The Power of Portfolios what children can teach us about learning and assessment Author: Elizabeth Hebert Publisher: Jossey-Bass Picture courtesy of Amazon.com

5. The Power of Portfolios Author: Dr. Elizabeth Hebert, Principal Crow Island School, Winnetka, Illinois Picture taken by Helen Barrett at AERA, Seattle, April, 2001

6. From the Preface (1) Hebert, Elizabeth (2001) The Power of Portfolios. Jossey-Bass, p.ix “Portfolios have been with us for a very long time. Those of us who grew up in the 1950s or earlier recognize portfolios as reincarnations of the large memory boxes or drawers where our parents collected starred spelling tests, lacy valentines, science fair posters, early attempts at poetry, and (of course) the obligatory set of plaster hands. Each item was selected by our parents because it represented our acquisition of a new skill or our feelings of accomplishment. Perhaps an entry was accompanied by a special notation of praise from a teacher or maybe it was placed in the box just because we did it.”

7. From the Preface (2) Hebert, Elizabeth (2001) The Power of Portfolios. Jossey-Bass, p.ix “We formed part of our identity from the contents of these memory boxes. We recognized each piece and its association with a particular time or experience. We shared these collections with grandparents to reinforce feelings of pride and we reexamined them on rainy days when friends were unavailable for play. Reflecting on the collection allowed us to attribute importance to these artifacts, and by extension to ourselves, as they gave witness to the story of our early school experiences.”

8. From the Preface (3) Hebert, Elizabeth (2001) The Power of Portfolios. Jossey-Bass, p.ix-x “Our parents couldn’t possibly envision that these memory boxes would be the inspiration for an innovative way of thinking about children’s learning. These collections, lovingly stored away on our behalf, are the genuine exemplar for documenting children’s learning over time. But now these memory boxes have a different meaning. It’s not purely private or personal, although the personal is what gives power to what they can mean.”

10. What your parents saved for you

11. What you collect…

13. Is there a difference between what you purposefully save and what you can’t throw away?

14. How can we use our personal collections experiences to help learners as they develop their portfolios?The power of portfolios [to support deep learning] is personal.

15. Outline Definitions (What?) Reflection (Why?) Google Apps (How?) Blogger Docs & Sites Teacher Dashboard Using Mobile Apps Digital Storytelling

16. Install the following FREE* apps EverNote (for note taking, capturing websites) Edmodo (school-based social networking) StoryRobe (digital storytelling) $0.99 Dropbox (for document storage) + DropVox (audio recording stored in Dropbox) + PlainText (text editor stored in Dropbox) Piconhand

17. Establish the following accounts: Google account– Share with me so that I can share a Google Doc template Dropbox.com Edmodo.com Evernote.com

18. Model the process in this workshop Use one of the downloaded apps on your mobile device throughout the workshop to reflect & take notes Twitter hashtag: #mportfolios

19. EDMODO.COM Join this group: 1smdgg Use like Twitter (add tags)

20. Reflect What do you want to get out of this workshop? (Use Edmodonow. Use blog, PlainText, Evernote, or other app later.) Tag: goals

21. Context Why… Electronic Portfolios Now?

22. 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)

23. 2011 Horizon Report – K-12 Time-to-adoption: One Year or Less Cloud Computing Mobiles Two to Three Years Game-Based Learning Open Content Four to Five Years Learning Analytics Personal Learning Environments New Media Consortium http://www.nmc.org/

25. showcase work online to multiple audiences

26. dialogue about learning artifacts/reflections

28. Examples Online Portfolios & Blogs

29. Student examples ASB Google Sites portfolios & Victoria example Explore: Hunter Park Kindergarten & Abigail's E-Profile (NZ) – Blogger Kim Cofino’s 6th graders (Japan) - Blogger Pt. England School (NZ) – Blogger See links on 1-AM Agenda page

30. Golden Circle What? How? Why? 23

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

32. Responsibilities Specialty Case Portfolio One Word, Many Meanings Workspace Showcase Investments Art Work Collection of Artifacts

33. 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

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

35. Leonardo da Vinci’s Folio

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

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

40. Professional?

41. Students?Tag: Experience

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

43. 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

44. 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.

45. 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!

46. Reflect What is your Vision and Purpose for implementing ePortfolios in this school? Tag: Vision

47. Google Docs Open Google Docs Documents using Google App/Safari Start a document exploring your vision for ePortfolio development (No collaboration in docs.google.com/m/)

48. Lifelong Context for ePortfolios

49. Digital Identity Creating a positive digital footprint

50. 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/

51. “Know Thyself” Temple at Delphi

52. Student Literacy Achievement through Blogging The 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

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

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

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

58. Reflection Source: http://peterpappas.blogs.com/copy_paste/2010/01/taxonomy-reflection-critical-thinking-students-teachers-principals-.html Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy (Revised)

59. 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/Journals blog blog pages Sites

60. 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

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

62. Using Google Apps

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

64. Level 1 - Collection

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

66. Integrate file storage with computer and website Hyperlink to files in Public folder! Try it!

67. Dropbox Apps PlainText DropVox Records audio (.m4a) and sends it directly to your Dropbox account Creates plain text file (.txt) and saves directly to Dropbox account. Can create folders inside PlainText folder. Try it!

68. Dragon Dictation Voice recognition (adult) Share in many ways Try it!

69. EvernoteOne Account, Many Devices Capture Anything Access Anywhere Find Things Fast Capture something with one tool-- access it from another Web page access Emailing your memories Email notes, snapshots, and audio directly into your account. Emailed notes will go directly into your default notebook.

70. Evernote All in one recording/saving to Evernote Account (email address) Grades 3-5, Trillium Charter School, Portland (see my blog) iPod Touch4 $239 & Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901 $199

71. Case Study: Grades 3-5 Trillium Charter School, Portland, OR http://blog.helenbarrett.org/2011/06/evernote-for-intermediate-portfolios.html iPod Touch 4 Try it!

72. Reflect What type of evidence do you want to capture? How would you “capture the moment” with your iPad/iPod Touch? Where will you store these artifacts? Tag: Evidence

73. Hands-On Explore a few tools to address your portfolio purpose & process

74. Level 2: Primary Purpose: Learning/Reflection

75. Social Learning Interactivity! 62

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

77. Post to from Mobile Send email to pre-arranged email address Use BlogPressiOS app ($2.99) or Blogsy for iPad ($4.99) Set up Blogger Mobile and send SMS

78. 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

79. 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” 66

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

81. Timeline 68 Level 1: Collection Level 2: Collection + Reflection Level 3: Selection + Presentation

82. Developmental Plans K-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]

83. Digital Tools for Reflection Reflective Journal (Blog) Digital Storytelling and Engagement

84. Convergence

85. Do Your e-Portfolios have CHOICE and VOICE? Individual Identity Reflection Meaning Making 21st Century Literacy Digital Story of Deep Learning

86. Voice6+1 Trait® Definition Voice is the writer coming through the words, the sense that a real person is speaking to us and cares about the message. It is the heart and soul of the writing, the magic, the wit, the feeling, the life and breath. When the writer is engaged personally with the topic, he/she imparts a personal tone and flavor to the piece that is unmistakably his/hers alone. And it is that individual something–different from the mark of all other writers–that we call Voice. http://educationnorthwest.org/resource/503#Voice

87. Portfolio as Story "A portfolio tells a story. It is the story of knowing. Knowing about things... Knowing oneself... Knowing an audience... Portfolios are students' own stories of what they know, why they believe they know it, and why others should be of the same opinion.” (Paulson & Paulson, 1991, p.2)

88. Roger Schank, Tell Me a Story “Telling stories and listening to other people's stories shape the memories we have of our experiences.” Stories help us organize our experience and define our sense of ourselves.

89. Digital Storytelling Process Create a 2-to-4 minute digital video clip First person narrative [begins with a written script ~ 400 words] Told in their own voice [record script] Illustrated (mostly) by still images Music track to add emotional tone

90. Sample Storyboard

91. Sample Storyboard

92. Video Editing on iOS iMovie $4.99 ReelDirector $3.99 Splice $1.99 Free

93. Victoria’s 2nd Grade Autobiography

94. Tori – 2nd Grade http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyTi_2ZR2L4

95. Tori – 6th grade poem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v18VvMmCJY

96. Lucy the Cat (created with StoryRobe) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E1VpczjEaU

97. 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

98. Reflect What are your “AHA” moments in this workshop? What do you want to explore further? What are your next steps? Tag: Feedback or Goals

99. Teacher Dashboard Demo (Optional) Lite Version $95/year A tool to help teachers manage Google Apps in the classroom (being built in New Zealand) http://hapara.com/

100. A Reminder… Reflection & Relationships … the “Heart and Soul” of an ePortfolio… NOT the Technology! 87

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

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

103. Dual Skill Development Portfolio Skills Students Collecting/ Digitizing Selecting/ Organizing Reflecting Goal-Setting Presenting Teacher/Faculty/Mentor Pedagogy – Facilitate portfolio processes Role of Reflection Assessment/ Feedback Model own Portfolio Learning + Technology Skills

104. Initial Online Courses Planned Overview 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 Storytelling Create Your Professional Portfolio (tool neutral)

105. My Final Wish… dynamic celebrations stories of deep learning across the lifespan 92

106. Dr. Helen Barrett Researcher & ConsultantElectronic Portfolios & Digital Storytelling for Lifelong and Life Wide Learning Founding Faculty, REAL*ePortfolio Academy for K-12 Teachers *Reflection, Engagement, Assessment for Learning eportfolios@gmail.com http://electronicportfolios.org/ Twitter: @eportfolios http://slideshare.net/eportfolios