ePortfolios+2011

ePortfolios 2011

"There is a ground swell building in the use and exploration of eportfolios as constructive and reflective environments for children. T[|he MoE has just released a document] that expands ideas in this area. It is worth reading through some of the examples - quite a few in primary." Thanks to Innes Kennard for this information.
 * Digital Portfolios**

[|This Google Site has been set up by Dr. Helen Barrett] to focus on the use of Google Apps to create ePortfolios. On this site, there are instructions on how to use the different elements of Google Apps to maintain e-portfolios.
 * ePortfolios with GoogleApps**

[|VoiceThread as a Digital Portfolio]

Source: [] "It has been generally acknowledged that e-portfolios are primarily developed for ongoing learning, showcase, and assessment and that one e-portfolio system does not fit all purposes. If we are interested in the academic success and co-curricular accomplishments of our students through self-motivation, engagement, reflection, and ownership, then a learning portfolio nurtured over time has significant potential in being developed for life after graduation."
 * E-portfolios for Learning**

"LearnBoost empowers with a free all-in-one online classroom management solution so they can track student grades and progress, create standards-aligned lesson plans, generate beautiful analytics and reports, and organize their schedules from a central dashboard, all while integrating with Google Apps. Teachers can share academic progress and attendance with parents and students using the safe and secure student and parent platform. For more about LearnBoost’s features, watch the brief tour video or take a gander at the feature pages." Sourced from Teacher Challenge: Connecting teachers through free professional learning
 * LearnBoost**

Web 2.0 and other technology tools are making it quicker and easier than ever to create digital portfolios of student work, a method of assessment experts say increases student engagement
 * E-Portfolios Evolve Thanks to Web 2.0 Tools**

Nick Rate has posted an interesting number of e-portfolio links. Well worth exploring.
 * E-Portfolios in the news.**