1. Electronic Portfolios in Education Designed by Ann Erickson Master of Education in Instructional Technology University of Maine April 20, 2006

2. What is an Electronic Portfolio in Education? Collection of student work; Derived from the visual and performing arts tradition; Student’s best pieces; Student’s evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses; and Works-in progress. 7

3. An Electronic Portfolio… “A portfolio is a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the student’s efforts, progress, and achievements in one or more areas.” 6 Consist of Student participation in: Selecting content; Criteria for selection; Criteria for judging merit; and Evidence of student self-reflection. 6 http://electronicportfolios.org /

4. Types of Portfolios The three most common types of portfolios are:  Working Portfolio;  Display Portfolio; and  Assessment Portfolio 6 http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic60.htm

5. Why should we use an Electronic Portfolio? Information can be easily stored in a computer hard drive, floppy disc, CD or other; Less physical space required; Accessibility with minimal effort; Can hold a great deal of information; Collaborative student work; Portfolios can be enhanced; Computer and technology skills are improved; Students and teachers gain experience; and A sense of accomplishment and empowerment. 1

6. Students Attitudes and Perceptions The five components will help enhance positive attitudes and perceptions while developing electronic portfolios.  Give academic freedom;  Personal and unique;  Ensure understanding;  Individualized sessions for comments; and  Provide session for viewing/evaluations from peers. 5

7. The Process of Portfolio Development… Selection 1 Collectio n 2 Reflection 3 Direction 4 Portfolio Connection 6 5

8. Stages of Developing an Electronic Portfolio Defining the Portfolio goals and context; The Working Portfolio; The Reflective Portfolio; The Connected Portfolio;and The Presentation Portfolio. 2 http://www.disabilitygambia.gm/images /computer%20animated.png

9. Artifacts that could be placed in an Educational Portfolio… iMovies Photos Writing samples Charts Spreadsheets Academics Personal Information Clubs/Organizations Table of Contents Record voices Photos of projects Music Graphics Sound Resume Community Information Links to School Reflections

10. Suggested Technology Equipment Computer Multimedia Software Program Web Authoring Program Digital camera Scanner Video cameras LCD projector

11. Contrasting Paradigms of Portfolios Positivist Portfolios  “The purpose of the portfolio is to assess learning outcomes and those outcomes are, generally, defined externally. Positivism assumes that meaning is constant across users, contexts, and purposes. The portfolio is a receptacle for examples of student work used to infer what and how much learning has occurred.” 3 Constructivist Portfolios  “The portfolio is a learning environment in which the learner constructs meaning. It assumes that meaning varies across individuals, over time, and with purpose. The portfolio presents process, a record of the processes associated with learning itself; a summation of individual portfolios would be too complex for normative description.” 3

12. Overview--Portfolio Assessment offers a variety of Benefits… A record of a child’s ongoing development over time; Information to help you design instruction; Children’s involvement in assessing their own work; and A method of communication. 4

13. Examples of Electronic Portfolio Assessment Resources Rubrics http://www.essdack.org/port/rubric.html http://www.phschool.com/professional_d evelopment/assessment/rub_electronic_p ortfolio.html

14. Links to examples of Student Portfolios… Elementary Students http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sbeck/electroni cportsamples.htm http://www.kids-learn.org/class98/ http://www.essdack.org/port/example2.html Junior High http://www.k12.hi.us/~jholokai/tethree/lear ning/eschool/portfoliohomepage.htm

15. More examples of Electronic Portfolios... High School http://www.mehs.educ.state.ak.us/portfolio s/portfolio.html http://www.acsc.net/klsipes/studentportfoli os.htm Teacher Portfolio http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/class/edlf/ 589_004/Carter_Shreves/ http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/class/edlf/ 589_004/Christie_Belardo/

16. Drawbacks of Electronic Portfolios… Considerable effort on the part of teachers, administrators and policymakers; Planning and Developing; Reviewing student’s portfolios; Commenting on student work; and Extra space in classroom. 7

17. References 1. Abrenica, Yolanda. Electronic Portfolios. Retrieved April 23, 2006 from http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec596r/students/Abrenica/Abrenuca.html http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec596r/students/Abrenica/Abrenuca.html 2. Adreon, Heidi. Professional Development on Using Electronic Portfolios In the Classroom. Retrieved April 24, 2006 from http://students.ed.uiuc.edu/adreon/edpsy490TER_majorproject.htmlhttp://students.ed.uiuc.edu/adreon/edpsy490TER_majorproject.html 3. Barrett, Helen, Ph.D. and Judy Wilkerson, Ph.D. (2004). Conflicting Paradigms in Electronic Portfolio Approaches. Retrieved April 21, 2006 from http://electronicportfolios.org/systems/paradigms.html http://electronicportfolios.org/systems/paradigms.html 4. Cohen, Lynn. The Power of Portfolios. Scholastic, Teachers’ Timely Topics. Retrieved April 17, 2006 from http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/assessment/powerportfolios.htmhttp://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/assessment/powerportfolios.htm 5. Conway, Frederick. (2005, March). Electronic Portfolios and Dimension of Learning. The Journal. Retrieved April 23, 2006 from http://www.thejournal.com/articles/17202http://www.thejournal.com/articles/17202 6. Electronic Portfolios in the K-12 Classroom. (2002). Education World. Retrieved on April 17, 2006 from http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech111.shtmlhttp://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech111.shtml 7. Student Portfolios: Classroom Uses. (1993, November). Consumer Guide. Retrieved on April 23, 2006 from http://www.ed.gov/pubs/OR/ConsumerGuides/classuse.htmlhttp://www.ed.gov/pubs/OR/ConsumerGuides/classuse.html Picture of Dr. Helen Barrett. Retrieved April 20, 2006 from http://electronicportfolios.org/http://electronicportfolios.org/ Picture of students. Retrieved April 20, 2006 from http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic60.htmhttp://eduscapes.com/tap/topic60.htm Picture of computer. Retrieved April 24, 2006 from http://www.disabilitygambia.gm/images/computer%20animated.png http://www.disabilitygambia.gm/images/computer%20animated.png