Student portfolios have their advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages are that students understand their own learning process, it increases their accountability, and it shifts the teacher's focus to individual evaluation rather than comparative ranking. Some disadvantages include that it requires additional time to plan, especially with younger students. There is a need for extra support to direct students on what to include and how to access special equipment. It requires additional time to plan/update but is beneficial in the long run.
I would seek technical support in order to maintain/store portfolios properly. My students would need help selecting meaningful artifacts and working with peers to evaluate their work. I would invite outside viewers to view student electronic portfolios each semester. This would put accountability on both the students and I to grow as learners.
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Margarita,
It sounds like you are well on your way to begin using electronic portfolios in your classroom.
Harriet
I like the notion of having outside viewers looking at the portfolios. Perhaps you could have parents review the portfolios and give feedback.
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