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A digital or electronic portfolio is "a collection of work that is organized in a digital format and portfolios may include writing samples, audio files, videos, and other multimedia elements" (Herrington, Hodgson, & Moran 209).

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Why should teachers use digital portfolios in the classroom?

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Why should teachers use digital portfolios in the classroom?

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Digital portfolios are very useful tools because:

- They naturally show student growth, reflection, and progression throughout a semester or year.

- They allow for self-reflection, which is important when trying to build student ownership.

- They allow students to feel a sense of pride in their work. They give students the freedom to choose and figure out what pieces they actually want included in their portfolios.

- They allow for viewers to see a range of work. Don't just throw in students' best work; also include mediocre or "needs improvement" work to better show growth!

- They are a productive use of technology and encourage students to explore more options they didn't know were out there and to use new tools.

- They could improve interpersonal connections, such as if parent-teacher or student-teacher conferences were linked to these portfolios.

- They're a nice fusion of multimedia sources; there isn't really a limit to what digital portfolios can contain and display.

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Will digital portfolios effectively engage students? Will they appreciate the process of making them?

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Will digital portfolios effectively engage students? Will they appreciate the process of making them?

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Student interest and engagement should be peaked, first and foremost, because the project of creating a digital portfolio asks them to utilize technology, something they use every day and are fluent in. Students use "digital technologies to write many new kinds of text...Helping writers develop fluency and competence in a variety of technologies is a key part of teaching writing in this century" (Herrington, Hodgson, & Moran 7).

"Every Student Should Have a Digital Portfolio" http://www.gettingsmart.com/2015/06/every-student-should-have-a-digital-portfolio/

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"The Digital Teaching Portfolio Handbook: A How-To Guide for Educators "

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"The Digital Teaching Portfolio Handbook: A How-To Guide for Educators "

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Written by Clare R. Kilbane & Natalie B. Milman

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What technology exists to create digital portfolios?

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What technology exists to create digital portfolios?

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Below is a list of sites that students and teachers can use to create digital portfolios. That being said, there are many more out there!

- Weebly https://www.weebly.com

- Blogger www.blogger.com/blogger.g#welcome

- Wordpress https://wordpress.com/

- Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com

- Google Drive https://www.google.com/drive/

- Padlet https://padlet.com

- Realtime Board https://realtimeboard.com

- Squarespace https://www.squarespace.com

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What are some strategies to best implement digital portfolios in the classroom?

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What are some strategies to best implement digital portfolios in the classroom?

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Ways to most effectively implement digital portfolios in the classroom:

1) Begin them as early as possible

2) Allow time to play with different platforms and sites

3) Introduce as many platforms as possible so students have choice

4) Do not bite off more than you can chew (not every assignment needs to go into the portfolio; choose the biggest assignments or the ones that students had the most fun with)

5) Promote creativity, pride, and ownership

6) Give thoughtful, quality feedback when reacting and reflecting on student work

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What do the "haters" have to say about digital portfolios (and why they're wrong)?

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What do the "haters" have to say about digital portfolios (and why they're wrong)?

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The following online article brings up some valid points when it comes to digital portfolios and their potential limitations:

https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2009/10/16/shavelson

To name a few:

1) Lack of standardization

2) Not feasible for large scale learning assessment

3) There can be bias

Personally, I think the pros vastly outweigh the cons. Yes, portfolios would be difficult to assess but not impossible. It's a natural tool that shows growth and (speaking of standardization) standards-based grading is all about the proof of growth and improvement and mastery of particular skills.

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How can teachers use digital portfolios in the classroom?

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How can teachers use digital portfolios in the classroom?

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Teachers can use digital portfolios in a myriad of ways, such as for:

- Assessments (to demonstrate growth and progression)

- Career planning and professional writing (can be a tool to ultimately use during an interview or job search in general)

- Conferences (between students and teachers, parents and teachers, teachers and teachers, etc.)

- Easy editing, sharing, and networking of work and ideas

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What are some good examples of digital portfolios in the classroom?

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What are some good examples of digital portfolios in the classroom?

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"11 Essentials for Excellent ePortfolios" https://www.edutopia.org/blog/11-essentials-for-excellent-eportfolios-vicki-davis

Some professional examples of digital portfolios submitted by artists, writers, graphic designers, etc. Obviously student examples wouldn't be quite as detailed but the idea is there:
http://www.creativebloq.com/portfolios/examples-712368

The following two links will direct you to examples from universities that can be used as models:

1) http://wp.auburn.edu/writing/eportfolio-project/eportfolio-examples/

2) https://sites01.lsu.edu/wp/cxc/digital-portfolio-examples/

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"Bringing Technology into the Classroom"

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"Bringing Technology into the Classroom"

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Written by Gordon Lewis

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How do I best assess digital portfolios?

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How do I best assess digital portfolios?

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"Digital Portfolios: The Art of Reflection"

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/digital-portfolios-art-of-reflection-beth-holland

"Assessing Student Progress Using Blog-Based Portfolios"

http://plpnetwork.com/2013/05/30/digital-porfolios-thinking-assessment/

Challenge my students! They'll be collecting pieces in their portfolios that are assigned, but they should also be personally choosing assignments that they were particularly proud of with the idea that they'd have to rationalize their picks at some point. Then, when it comes to the end of the semester, I'll pose the question: "What grade do you deserve in my class? Prove it using your portfolio!"

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What specific assignments will I ask my students to put in their portfolios?

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What specific assignments will I ask my students to put in their portfolios?

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1) Writing Basics
- Extended reflections?

2) Short Stories
- Write your own short story?
- Storyboard one of the stories?

3) Figurative Language
- Two sentence horror stories?
- Mini project with literary term?
- Infographic depicting terms?

4) Romeo & Juliet
- Final project?
- Storyboard a scene?

5) Holocaust
- Genocide project?
- Formal essay?

6) Community Service
- Narrative?
- Argumentative essay?
- Extended reflections?