Prof+Dev

====A candidate who has an e-portfolio shows that they are willing to be up to date with the latest technology. According to Trent Batson, "We seem to be beginning a new wave of technology development in education. There is a push to free student work from paper and to make it organized, searchable, and transportable. This opens enormous possibilities for re-thinking whole curricula and allows for the evaluation of faculty, assessment of programs, certification of student work, and how accreditation works. (Batson, T: 2002). An e-portfolio initiative indicates that learners can store their work, record their achievements, access personal course timetables, digital resources and cooperate with other learners on their online space for learning. The aim is not only to produce an end product but to develop electronic portfolios that learners can build on throughout their life. Portfolios are not isolated; they can be a part of the system involving students, teachers, parents, experts and across institutions. When used effectively, e-portfolios provide a means to know more about learners‟ skills, knowledge and needs. Therefore, it is worth noting the fact that the potential of e-portfolios is very high and is appreciated by many learners and teachers. ==== ====In addition, “E-portfolios can store media-rich personal histories; online dialogue with peers, colleagues, and mentors and a range of reflective accounts of their teaching, all of which can be used to identify pathways for future development. Of course, the notion of an e-portfolio is built on the traditional teacher portfolio... offering the possibility of a more rounded picture of teacher achievement through video, audio, blogg and interactive technologies.” (http://life.eun.org/ww/en/pub/insight/thematic_dossiers/articles/e_assessment/eassessment3.htm) ====
 * ===﻿Your Challenge: What can be uploaded to an e-portfolio as evidence of good teaching?﻿ ===

Artifacts to consider including in an e-portfolio:

 * ====Professional Resume ====
 * ====Philosophy Statement detailing ideology and efforts to achieve personal goals. ====
 * ====Professional Development goals ====
 * ====Professional Development attended (ceu's earned) ====
 * ====Professional development leadership - being on Crisis teams, committees, leading/teaching workshops, etc. ====


 * ====Sample Lessons - including those using innovative uses of technology in the classroom ====
 * ====Video clips from lessons with corresponding assessments and digital artifacts of student work ====
 * ====Interactive lesson plans with links to video clips ====
 * ====Link to a sample webpage or blog ====
 * Unique computer graphics/presentations that highlight creativity and demonstrate knowledge of computer design software
 * ====Extra curricular activities advised or other extensions of curriculum that were developed under teacher's leadership ====
 * ====Recognitions and Awards ====
 * ====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Student recognitions earned under teacher's leadership ====
 * ====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Evidence of student's engaging in community service and/or field trips ====
 * ====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Letters of Recommendation ====
 * ====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Reflections and self-efficacy on lessons ====
 * ====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Technology integration plans/thoughts/dreams ====
 * ====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Demonstration of problem solving skills as related to technology integration ====
 * ====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Evidence of a professional web "presence" / digital "footprint" ====
 * ====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Examples of positive classroom management skills ====
 * ====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">De﻿monstrate a willingness to improve teaching through research either in your specific content area or in a new area ====

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The following websites can be used to host your e-portfolio:
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 * [|www.foliospaces.com]
 * [|www.wix.com]

Google also offers an option to create a site. Its under the "more" tab. Templates for different types of available. ====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Consider having a tasteful design to your eportfolio. Include appealing backgrounds, music, photos. Showcase your "style" and make it personal. ====

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">So, you may be asking yourself how educators can go about creating their digital presence.
====<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #262a9c; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Here are a few ways to start promoting yourself as a 21st century professional with an innovative technologically based skill set. ====