Southwest Student Services Corporation

Southwest Student Services Corporation

Southwest Student Services Corporation

Students can create an ePortfolio using specialized software, or by creating a web site or slide show using digital files. The process of collecting and sorting the files integrates technology into a lesson, whether the assignment is to create something with a computer or to take digital photographs of a project throughout its creation. While sorting through the files, students also need to reflect about their work and how it shows their progress or success.

Collecting and Sorting Assignments With Technology

Creating a digital portfolio requires students to use technology. This can be accomplished by saving work created with computer software. It can also mean working with digital photographs, scanning artwork, or saving audio recording or a video made with a camcorder. The collection process needs to be made a routine so students and teachers remember to collect the work.

Sorting digital assignments would not be a daily occurrence, but should be included as a review or summary activity. Students need to be given direction and guidance while sorting. For example, will they be looking for files that show proficient or advanced scores for school wide learning rubrics, or finding examples of how their skills with sketching objects have improved throughout the semester.