Future Vision Blog Post #1: Design Considerations
I have decided to create ePortfolios with my students using Google Sites. Using Google site is the most logical choice as all of my students have access to GAFE. I will try this out with one of my grade 8 blocks in semester two. In my research on e-portfolio, I came across a few different types of ePortfolio and what purpose it will be used for. Eportfolios can be created specifically for a course , to promote one’s job or career , and for learning and reflecting . The following diagram from Helen Barret's paper on ePortfolio, provided me with further understanding of the different parts of an ePortfolio. It helped me to focus on what and how I will use the ePortfolio in my class. In the first stage if this project, I will be focusing on the left side of this diagram, which is the documentation of learning (process). I will also try to weave in the Core Competencies at the Immediate Reflection and Reflective Journal stage. I plan to ...