ICE 234: Survey of Computers in Schools e-Portfolios Christy Keeler, Ph.D.

Group Brainstorming: Portfolios

Group Reporting: Portfolios

Daily Objectives Define “portfolio” and “e-portfolio.” Provide examples of basic purposes and elements of student-made portfolios/e-portfolios. Describe “confidentiality” as it relates to student work.

Daily Outline Group Brainstorming: Portfolios Opening Lecture: Designing e-Portfolios and Confidentiality Reviews: Student-Made Portfolios Reviews: e-Portfolios Closing

Portfolios Definition of Portfolio Collection of work Documents performance Includes a range of work, demonstrating a variety of skills Does not include all completed work Prepared with control over included items Using pre-defined criteria e-Portfolios Issues of Confidentiality

Paper-Based Portfolios Confidentiality Origin of portfolios Review portfolios Timer

Paper-Based Portfolios Did anything surprise you as you reviewed the portfolios? What did you like/dislike about them and why? If you were to assign portfolios to your students, what would you require/not require? How might the portfolios be different if they were e-portfolios?

Designing Websites Webpage Elements Vocabulary Text Links/Downloads Graphics (still, animated, video) Audio Programs Vocabulary Webmaster Homepage Menubar Non-linear hyperlinks Templates

Page Design Principles Page Organization Header Menu bar Body Footer Page Design Color contrasts Background White space Font type, style, and size ADA compliance Memory Consistency Page layout

Designing Websites Developing a “storyboard” Purpose of site Breadth of material coverage Audience Organization Depth of links User-friendly Consistency

Your e-Portfolio Homepage Links/descriptions of ≥ 3 artifacts Name, picture, purpose of e-portfolio, contact information Links/descriptions of ≥ 3 artifacts Tech Journey II Lesson Plan II Links/descriptions of articles Lists/descriptions of software and websites Graphics ≥ 2 (e.g., photos, clip art, video)

Reviewing e-Portfolios Go to today’s online lesson plan. Review one e-portfolio from each category.

Reviewing e-Portfolios What elements appear consistently in the portfolios? What designs did the e-portfolios use, and which of these contributed to the user-friendliness of the sites?

Daily Objectives Define “portfolio” and “e-portfolio.” Provide examples of basic purposes and elements of student-made portfolios/e-portfolios. Describe “confidentiality” as it relates to student work.

Daily Outline Group Brainstorming: Portfolios Opening Lecture: Designing e-Portfolios and Confidentiality Reviews: Student-Made Portfolios Reviews: e-Portfolios Closing

For Next Week No readings Reminders Gather e-portfolio items you wish to include Bracken, 3/26 (carpooling) Lesson Plan II, Materials, and Reflection Due 3/28 Be prepared for presentations Drop Date: 3/30

ICE 234: Survey of Computers in Schools Have a great week ~ See you next session! Christy Keeler, Ph.D.