After having seen Graham Attwell's presentation , I'd like to share some of the aspects that I consider to be important when it comes to e-portfolios. Please, follow this link to open the file Key aspects
Hi Maria, Thanks for that. I think the "reflection" part is something that sometimes gets missed. In the program where I teach, a "writing portfolio" is really just an accumulation of work rather than a purposeful selection. To be fair, the blog which I am using as a portfolio for this class is equally an accumulation or amalgamation of work, rather than representative work I've culled from other sources. Perhaps I'll have time to reflect before the course ends!
Hi Maria Laura, I almost missed your nice synopsis of Graham's main points. It says to follow the link and the most obvious one is on the graphic, so it was only when I saw others' comments that I found the link above the pic. I like "reflection is the soul of an ePortfolio," not surprisingly since reflection is the soul of learning. Maybe ePortfolios are appealing to new age educators for just that reason.
Hi María Laura! I guess you have made a great summary of the essence of e-portfolios, especially of its contents and purposes. I believe e-portfolios can be meaningful to students provided they feel the need to show their progress and have some room for their creativity. As you put it, the learner should be accompanied in the process of creation but portfolios are something personal as collecting material and reflecting are always unique.
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Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteThanks for that. I think the "reflection" part is something that sometimes gets missed. In the program where I teach, a "writing portfolio" is really just an accumulation of work rather than a purposeful selection. To be fair, the blog which I am using as a portfolio for this class is equally an accumulation or amalgamation of work, rather than representative work I've culled from other sources. Perhaps I'll have time to reflect before the course ends!
Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteI am really happy you posted this link. Thank you; Thank you; Thank you! I'll be using it in some consulting work soon...
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Hi Maria Laura, I almost missed your nice synopsis of Graham's main points. It says to follow the link and the most obvious one is on the graphic, so it was only when I saw others' comments that I found the link above the pic. I like "reflection is the soul of an ePortfolio," not surprisingly since reflection is the soul of learning. Maybe ePortfolios are appealing to new age educators for just that reason.
ReplyDeleteI linked your useful synopsis, directly to the Google Doc, from our week 2 syllabus at http://goodbyegutenberg.pbworks.com/2010Sept_Week2
Hi María Laura! I guess you have made a great summary of the essence of e-portfolios, especially of its contents and purposes. I believe e-portfolios can be meaningful to students provided they feel the need to show their progress and have some room for their creativity. As you put it, the learner should be accompanied in the process of creation but portfolios are something personal as collecting material and reflecting are always unique.
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