Winning Strategies Conference 2010 – Metro ECSU – Saturday, March 20 Jonathan C. W. Jones, M.Ed. eFolio for Transitioning Students

 EDGE  Description  Standards  Technology  Funding  Status  Future  Resources Outline

 Explain  Demonstrate  Guide  Enable EDGE Realistic people are DOERS Investigative people are THINKERS. Artistic people are CREATORS. Social people are HELPERS. Enterprising people are PERSUADERS. Conventional people are ORGANIZERS. I like to: …keep records of my work …be a leader …work outdoors …work in an office …work on math problems …help people …draw …give speeches RIASEC My Interest Profile Interest Profile Adapted from MN Careers 2008

Goal: Students will learn how to create their own electronic portfolio (eFolio) that will highlight their transition into adult life. Project Description How: By learning how to navigate several software applications (PowerPoint) and online resources (eFolio MN & Atomic Learning) Using eFolio MN: students created secure online educational and occupational portfolios to use and share. Using Atomic Learning: students viewed step-by-step video tutorials on how to make their portfolios.

Project Description

ISTE StandardeFolio Connection Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative process. (eFolio Artifact List) Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessment Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching. (Senteo Peer Evaluation) Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. (Paid Presentation to Granters) Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources. (EDGE) Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others. (2-Week Teacher SMART Board Trial) Standards MN Career & Technical Standards Connected to Project

Technology A Web-based portfolio designed to help you create a living showcase of your education, career, and personal achievements. A Web-based software training and support Login Sample eFolio

 Desktop Computers  Individual student work  SMART Board  Group instruction (EDGE)  Group learning videos (Atomic Learning)  Student practice presentations  SMART Senteo Response System  Peer evaluation Technology VIDEO

Qwest Teachers & Technology Grant Funding Minnesota Computers for Schools Northeast Metro 916 Foundation

 Finalizing last pages  Making revisions  Practicing presentations  Evaluating presentations  Evaluating eFolio  Determining attire This Project Lead To  Dynamic eFolios for students  Initiation of Laptop program  2-Week SMART Board Trial  Teacher feedback on SMART Board trial Project Status

 April 28 th Young Adults Present  Board members for Qwest Teacher & Technology Grant  916 Foundation Board members  Classroom Teachers & parents  Project Evaluations  Brainstorm for Additional Possibilities  SMART Board classroom study  Continuation of Laptop program  More technology integration (ex. Skype) Project Future

Resources Internet My Wiki Page MN Career & Technical Education (CTE) ISTE National Technology Standard Books Mn Career MN State Colleges & Universities Integrating Transition Planning Into the IEP Process -Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Career Development & Transition Pathways to Success: Helping Your MN Teen With College & Career Decisions - MN State Colleges & Universities, MN Department of Education, & iSeek Solutions