This document discusses the implementation of digital portfolios in New Hampshire schools based on new state standards. It provides details on: - The history of digital portfolios becoming a graduation requirement starting in 2005. - How the Sakai platform is used as a collaborative learning environment and open source portfolio system to create and manage student portfolios. - The three major components that make up each student's portfolio - the learning matrix, submission form, and showcase portfolio. - Examples of portfolio submissions from third and sixth grade students that demonstrate skills in areas like creativity, communication, and research. - How the same tools are used for student competencies and also teacher professional portfolios.

1. Digital Portfolios Making it Work with Sakai S.A.U. 53 Solution

2. History of Digital Portfolio in New Hampshire July 1, 2005 – New State Standards Take Effect. Based on national standards - including the ISTE NETS-S Standards included digital portfolio requirement

3. New Hampshire I.C.T. Standards Local school boards require an integrated approach to the use of 21 st century tools. Develop ethical and responsible use of technology tools Use with core subject areas Develop cognitive proficiency Develop technological proficiency with hardware, software and network Create and maintain a digital portfolios

4. Local school board provide opportunities for students to demonstrate I.C.T. Competencies Instruction ( optional assessment if used to satisfy ½ credit proficiency for HS graduation) 9-12 Portfolio supports summative assessment by end of 8th grade Assessment rubrics ICT competency Local decisions about rubrics, platforms, materials, etc . 8th grade Portfolios support instruction (formative) ICT connected to disciplines K-8

5. What is Sakai? A Collaborative Learning Environment (C.L.E.) Course management system comprised of multiple Web 2.0 tools An Open Source Portfolio (O.S.P.) system

6. Course Management Menu These features include many Web 2.0 tools in a safe environment for students to work - a walled garden. Resource Folder - An area to place student resources such as content URLs, and class notes. Class assignments, quizzes and test electronically graded and channelled directly into grade book.

7. Collaborative Learning Environment Staff Communication The uses of collaborative learning environments are endless.

8. Three Major Components to the Portfolio The Learning Matrix The Submission Form The Showcase Portfolio

9. Matrices - Learning History Matrix pre k-12

10. Matrices Under Current Development ICT Matrix pre k-8

11. All Matrices can be Output to a Presentation Portfolio All submissions have the option of student reflection, reviewer’s feedback and viewer’s comments.

12. Submission Forms - ICT Matrix pre k-8 Submission forms can be created to guide and provide more information about submissions

13. All Matrices can be Output to a Portfolio. Submissions will automatically populate in a standard portfolio that can be navigated by the elements defined in the matrix, in this case subject or grade level.

14. All Matrices can be Output to a Portfolio. User will also be able to design their own portfolio choosing items to illustrate specific growth to a specific audience.

15. All Matrices can be Output to a Portfolio. User can individualize their heading and introduction with personal photos or graphics.

16. All Matrices can be Output to a Portfolio. Links are clickable to download complete assignment.

17. Sample from Portfolios and the Process

18. Work with Teachers and Students to Familiarize them with the Standards And create a planning sheet Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Research and Information Fluency Critical Thinking Problem Solving and Decision Making Digital Citizenship Technology Concepts and Operations

19. Familiarize Staff with plan for Scoring

20. Sample submission from the 3 rd grade

22. Sample submission from 6 th grade

23. Using the Same Tools for Competencies

24. And for Professional portfolios

26. If you have any questions… Please contact Deb Boisvert, Technology Coordinator Deerfield School District, [email_address] 603-463-7422 ext 522 Theresa Schneiderheinze, Technology Integrator, Three Rivers School, Pembroke tschneiderheinze @sau53.org 603-485-0539