Marilyn Mumaw Anderson discussed the benefits of digital portfolios in the classroom, and how they can showcase student growth, creativity, and reflection through 21st Century Learning Skills in her live session today! Here she will share her resources so even if you were unable to attend, you can still get her resources!
In the meantime, please share with us:
What Edtech tools do you use when creating student portfolios?
How do you integrate student portfolios into your instruction?
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Bulb is a student portfolio creation tool. Here are some resources if you are interested in this tool... Meet Bulb video , and using Bulb with your LMS
Google sites can be a tool in creating website portfolios... here are some tools to help you get started. Getting Started Document (I created this one, so feel free to copy/share/edit for you own needs), start from Google Templates, and a video tutorial I find helpful.
You can can't create shareable templates in Google Sites, but for a work around consider making a sample site. Make copies for each student, and share with each student as a collaborator.
Wakelet has a whole PD series to help you get started. Easy for students to use.
Dear Ashly, Marilyn, and All,
Thank you for posting the topic and for sharing the digital portfolios resources.
I am not familiar with Bulb. I can see it as very compatible with LMS like Blackboard and Canvas. Students can get really very creative showcasing their projects and resumes. The Google Sites and Wakelet are also very good for creating website portfolios. All great resources!
With my classes, the students are using Google folders using Gmail. The instructor creates a folder for each student and shares it using the student's Gmail. Once students have signed into a Google account, they can open, edit, delete, or move any files within the folder or from their own Google drive. Only the instructor and the student can view and edit the content.
The Google e-folder (e-portfolio) works well with ESOL and Digital Literacy students. ESL students can type their writing within the portfolio, in class or remotely. They have access to their portfolio anytime. The instructor can scan the handwritten writing and upload it into the student's portfolio.
The Google e-folder works the same way with the digital literacy students. They can open their Google folder anytime they want. It has the portfolio cover, skill checklists (computer basics, internet, email....), skill practice assessments and class-related materials. The e-portfolios are accessible by mobile or laptop/desktop computers.
With digital resources, the possibilities are endless, but students need guidance and gradual steps to use them. The important thing is understanding the process and being able to use the digital resources independently, even after they have graduated from the program.
Thanks again and have a good week!
Best,
Margaret
ESL/Digital Literacy Instructor
Hi Margaret! Thank you for sharing your process! I am a huge Google for Education advocate and used it for my HSE and ABE classes as well. I love your thoughts about keeping portfolios on Google Drive. I know that Google Classroom keeps automatic files as well for our students. This is also a great opportunity to teach out students how to keep themselves organized online!