Tips and EdTech for Student Portfolios

GotTechED the Podcast    Episode #135: Tips and EdTech for Student PortfoliosWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 135 called “Tips and EdTech for Student Portfolios”.   In this episode, we’ll explain some of the benefits of assessing students using portfolios.  We’ll be sharing why you should do them, the barriers that stop teachers from using them, and some of our favorite tips, tech and activity ideas to implement into your classroom!   This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesISTE PhiladelphiaSegment 2: Why or Why not Student Portfolio? Why Use Student Portfolios vs Traditional Assessmentshelp your students feel proud of their achievementsprovide students with an opportunity for self-reflectionprovide a great starting point for goals settingincrease and improve home-school communicationprovide information for evaluationprovide information for parent-teacher conferencesmake student handover easiershowcase the efficacy of your school programmesDecreased stressWhy do they get left behind?Very subjective to grade, Ts feel uncomfortableTs fear Ss will take advantage of the freedomTs question the effectiveness of the portfolio as an assessment tool (does it really work?)Our Top Tips  Set goals/expectations/the focus early.  Is this for one unit of study?  The whole year?  What specific skills will it assess?  What content will it assess?  Is it to show S progress over time or just showcase S work to parents and admin?Decide how you will grade it.  Rubric?  Completion?  Provide this to the Ss from the beginning.Plan for Feedback … mechanism… when and how feedback will take placeConsider having a another T to perform standardization checks on your grading Explain to the Ss from the beginning the purpose of the portfolio.  If they know the benefits they will have more buy-inProvide Ss with enough edtech resourcesClass website subpageWakeletGoogle Sheet List by category

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