https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017 A collection of research, sources, and information about digital portfolios in the classroom and why they are effective tools. en-us 2017-06-15 20:32:10 UTC 2025-10-30 15:25:10 UTC hello@padlet.com emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599472 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).]]> 2017-06-15 20:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599472 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599546 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.]]> 2017-06-15 20:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599546 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599576 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/]]> 2017-06-15 20:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599576 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599640 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]]> 2017-06-15 20:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599640 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599675 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 ]]> 2017-06-15 20:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599675 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599721 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.]]> 2017-06-15 20:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599721 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599932 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]]> 2017-06-15 20:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599932 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599967 "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/]]> 2017-06-15 20:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/176599967 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177237508 Written by Clare R. Kilbane & Natalie B. Milman]]> 2017-06-22 19:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177237508 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177237980 Written by Gordon Lewis]]> 2017-06-22 19:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177237980 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238060 2017-06-22 19:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238060 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238129 2017-06-22 19:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238129 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238257 2017-06-22 19:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238257 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238262 2017-06-22 19:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238262 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238276 2017-06-22 19:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238276 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238295 2017-06-22 19:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238295 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238304 2017-06-22 19:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177238304 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177239725 "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!"]]> 2017-06-22 20:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177239725 emilyhahn https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177322133 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?]]> 2017-06-23 20:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyhahn/UIWP2017/wish/177322133