Have you ever asked a student what they learned in school that day? Have you ever gotten a response that consisted of more than a mere shrug and a one word answer? Surely in the eight hours (or more) a day that students spend within a school building there is at least one thing they have learned, so why the lack of response? Often times this occurs because students play a very passive role in their learning and therefore do not feel any ownership over their learning, which results in their learning experiences not being very meaningful. What can we do to change this? We can begin to use student e-portfolios in our classrooms.
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The use of student e-portfolios is an idea that many have explored recently. Below is a list of a few books I am interested in reading within the next year that will help me gain a more profound understanding of student e-portfolios and will aid me in the implementation of student e-portfolios in my classroom. If you have suggestions on other reading material, you may comment below or contact me directly.
I am on a mission to help create more meaningful learning experiences for students. When learning has meaning to the students, we are able to unleash much more of their potential. The content our students are receiving is very rich, but that in itself can be an issue, they are simply receiving. Many students go to school every day and are passive learners. If students are given choices in the way that they showcase their learning and are guided to reflect on their learning, they begin to take ownership of their learning. When students take ownership of their learning, that is when it begins to have meaning to them.
The integration of student e-portfolios have proven to be beneficial in creating more meaningful learning experiences. Read the literature review below to become familiar with a few projects and studies that have explored this idea. I invite you to take a look at my Student E-Portfolio Initiative for the upcoming school year. A literature review, and an implementation plan with logistical information will follow within a couple of weeks. If you have implemented a plan to use e-portfolios at your campus I would love to learn from your experiences. What were some challenges you faced? What were some unexpected benefits that came out of this initiative? Feel free to leave a comment or send me an email.
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