1. Beyond Big Binders: Teaching Portfolios in the Web 2.0 World
Monica Rysavy
Kimberly Tohill
The Pennsylvania State University
PETE&C 2013

2. A bit of background...
40% of college campuses use some type of e- portfolio (2011)
21st century citizens with 21st century skills need 21st century assessment!
Porfolios are designed to showcase YOU and YOUR skills!
Students have changed, pedagogy is changing, assessment must change too!

3. What is an e-Portfolio?
Combination of professional theory and practical experience
Purposeful collection of meaningful data from teaching activities and related experiences
Multi-modal
Artifact of learning that showcases the individual
Represents an entire process of learning in the form of a product
Main difference with traditional portfolios is the inclusion of rich media.  The individual can use the portfolio to present himself in relation to ever-changing society and times.

4. Why are e-portfolios so important?
Identification and documentation of personal skills and abilities
Demonstrates more than tests
Incorporates self-reflection
Helps beginning teachers translate theory into practice
Helps experienced teachers to self-improve
Elicits the community as an audience
Makes visible the process of learning as a product
Student empowerment!
E-portfolios are 100% customizable to each unique person.
Demonstrate more than tests such as personal & social responsibility, intercultural competence & knowledge, teamwork, etc.
Self-reflection leads to personal growth, professional growth and shows the ability of an individual to construct knowledge.

5. Professional Profile Personal Profile Things to include... Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Professional References
Brief self-description or overview
Educational beliefs
Personal teaching philosophy
Classroom management philosophy

6. Pertinent Experiences
Courses taken
Credit-bearing
Continuing education
Open courses
Jobs
Internships
Service/volunteer work
Professional activities and memberships
Relevant interests
Relevant life experiences

7. Skills Matrix Communication Creativity Critical Thinking
Intercultural Knowledge
Leadership
Life Management
Project Development
Research
Social Responsibility
Teamwork
Technology
Comm: video of presentation; creativity - bulletin boards; critical thinking: paper with instructor feedback; intercultural - experiences abroad; research - studies; social responsibility - volunteering, membership in community groups

8. Artifacts and Examples
Documents
writing samples, research papers, spreadsheets
Presentations
Images
photographs, artwork, social bulletin boards
Observations
Music & sounds
podcasts, audio clips
Assessments
samples, outcomes, histograms
Videos
Link to personal/ professional website
Link to professional blog and/or microblog
Social bookmark lists
Both from you and your students

9. Reflections Self-reflections of observations
Notes taken during educational experiences
Notes taken during relevant personal experiences
Experiences gained from mentors, peers, and teachers

10. Considerations File formats Layout Use of color and images
Use universally accessible formats like PDF or RTF when possible. Make the layout attractive but not cluttered and easy to navigate.
Watch color combinations as they may appear different on various monitors and mobile devices. Dark background, light text; light background, dark text. Customize what can be seen based on who views your site - tailor to specific visitors like potential employers or visitors

11. Supporting Teaching and Learning
Supports self-directed learning and learner autonomy
Provides evidence of learning, progress, and growth
Offers a more complete context for artifacts and experiences
Encourages continual personal reflection and refinement
Allows for discussion of both strengths and weaknesses
Iterative process; gives insight into the time and place where the artifacts were created.  creator must explore their beliefs and assumptions as they choose which work to showcase - what do i want to present to the world?

12. Supporting Teaching and Learning
Makes the process of planning --> teaching --> reflection --> application explicit
Converts paper-based work to digital
Improves technical skills
Provides a type of on-going professional development

13. ePORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT WEBSITES
eFolio PA
PortfolioGen
MERLOT ePortfolio

14. EFolio PA Is a multimedia electronic portfolio management system
This system was created to address the needs of students, career-seekers and employers
Helps you create a living showcase of your education, career and personal achievements.
It integrates educational, employment and economic development objectives.
Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor

15. eFolio PA: Features Multi-media content repository
Flexible security for your sites
Organize your information
Manage site visitors
Drag and drop build tools
50MB of Storage Space
Automatically generated pages
Support for custom code integration
Multiple sites for targeted audiences
Easy content changes

16. EFOLIO PA: Costs
All Pennsylvania residents and students enrolled at Pennsylvania educational institutions can use eFolio Pennsylvania to reach their career and education goals
FREE!

17. eFolio PA: Sample Site
Sample eFolio Website of a Pennsylvania Job Seeker

18. PortfolioGen
Free online service for teachers to create their own customized portfolio webpage
Portfoliogen was developed by teachers for teachers to allow you to use todays technology to create a web based portfolio and display your skills beyond the conventional paper-based portfolio
Registered users receive their own URL web address allowing them to share their credentials with prospective employers, principals, professors and peers

19. PortfolioGen: Features
Personal URL for Your Portfolio Webpage
Customize the Design and Layout of Your Webpage
Post Information such as Certifications, Education, and Work Related Photos
Stay Connected With a Message Center Where Potential Employers Can Contact You.
Upload Documents Such as your Resume, Teaching Philosophy, Lesson Plans, Recommendations, Evaluations, & Transcripts
Stats, See How Many People are Viewing Your Portfolio Webpage
Embed Videos and Flash into Your Webpage

20. Portfoliogen: costs
Two Plans are offered: Basic (Free) or Premium (Paid)
Support for additional document types
Premium plans cost $ per year and offer the following additional features:
Add more & larger photos
Viewer Stats
Add additional external links
No ads
Enhanced Web Page Designs
Create a custom portfolio URL
Add 5 additional pages to your portfolio
Premium Support
Higher Document Upload Limit (20 vs 2 with free plan)
Permits larger document sizes

21. PortfolioGen: Sample Site
Sample teacher website created with PortfolioGen

22. re.vu Pronounced “Review” A visual resume website
Enables you to present your information in the popular infographic style

23. re.vu: Features
Link your re.vu account to your LinkedIn account and automatically pull in content of your choice including: Education, Work Experience, Certifications, etc…
re.vu creates graphs and charts that organize your information in a visually appealing way
Add additional content such as portfolio samples or even upload a copy of your traditional resume
Link to social networks of your choice

24. Re.vu: additional features & Costs
Analytics
Create a QR code that you can add to resume, business card, blog, signature, etc…
Learn how many people have visited your profile, how long they stayed, and what they looked at
Submit your site to search engines to increase your ranking
Promote your site by sharing it on sites like:
Cost = FREE!
Facebook
Twitter
Linkedin

25. Re.vu: sample site
Sample Teacher re.vu website

26. Any questions so far?

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29. Presenter Contact Information
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