I think the eportfolio is a great career tool. In doing my eportfolio, I have learned a new skill in creating a google site, I have updated my resume and it has made me go back and review how my lesson plans are helping my students to accomplish their own career goals for the future. I believe this will enhance my own professional marketing by creating a professional site where my personality, career highlights and technological skills can be displayed and shared with those I work for and colleagues with whom I currently network. It is an easy tool to use and I have even incorporated it into my own lesson plans.
I am currently using the eportfolio method in my Applications classes. I am having my students create their own websites where they can start to build their educational and professional resumes. They have loved the idea of creating their own website, and they like the technology involved. They have a scetion for their clubs, achievements, philosophy, resumes and educational/community involvement. Several students have said they are going to use this as a link to view on some of their college applications. I have really enjoyed sharing this information and they really like that their instructor is also having to do one for school!
Hi Shellee. How wonderful that you were able to incorporate the eportfolio so quickly into your Applications class. What a great motivational tool by allowing them the flexibility to work on it in class. Most of my students loved being on the computer and were very adept at it I must say. They taught me a few tricks or two. I believe the eportfolio is the way of the future and our students need to start now in developing their skills. I would also like to see other Healthcare Science teachers portfolios and compare/contrast what we are all doing. I am big on collaboration and believe you don't always need to reinvent the wheel...just it tweak a little. I have found great ideas just by listening/watching what other teachers are doing.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for being so open to trying things you learn at NTI. This sounds really exciting. Dr. J.