Debra Erdmann, M.B.A.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIST
This portfolio was created for the Leading Edge Certification course
taught by Cathy Reznicek from the Ventura County Office of Education in Spring of 2013.
The purpose of the portfolio is to display items created to
demonstrate my understanding of Online Learning.
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Higher Order Thinking (HOTS) and Common Core Anchor Standards used will connect their life experiences and developed interests with the multimedia components they've previously learned.
Students will look back on their knowledge of multimedia components used to promote ideas through technology, and will create three different multimedia items to include in their online porfolio to answer the question "how you would best describe yourself and the interests you've developed throughout your life so far? To understand the importance of digital portfolios and narration, the class will view Helen Barrett's discussion about EPortfolios, and Silvia Tolisano's Prezi presentation on digital portfolios. Several links to digital portfolios will be available to model from.
To foster the online discussion between the instructor and the students, the following questions and responses will be asked in an online forum and graded for participation.
1. When you were a child, what was your favorite toy, game, or activity you spent the most time on? Are you involved with any of the things mentioned now?
CLASSROOM RESPONSE: Suggest to at least 3 classmates a new toy or activity you think they may be interested in based on their answer and your experience.
2. What sports have you played and which did you feel successful in and which unsuccessful and why? Do you see yourself playing or coaching any of the sports mentioned in the future?
CLASSROOM RESPONSE: Respond to at least 3 classmates on your experience with a sport or coaching or mention a great coach you've had to model after.
3. Are there any chores, jobs, or hobbies you enjoy a lot? (Cleaning, cooking, gardening, car maintenance, babysitting, etc.) Could you picture yourself running your own business in any of these areas?
CLASSROOM RESPONSE: Respond to the teacher about someone you know who runs their own business. If you don't know any business owners, talk about someone you know who works in a "service" business.
4. What is your all-time favorite subject studied (in or outside of a classroom)? How much of this subject would you say you know and how much more do you think you could learn?
CLASSROOM RESPONSE: Find 2 students who enjoy a subject you do and suggest a favorite website or class or group you are in related to the subject.5. Who was your favorite teacher and why? What personality trait did you find most attractive to you? (Funny, smart, organized, creative) Do you see that trait in yourself?6. Who do you idolize the most? (living or dead, famous or not.) Similar to the last question, what is attractive about the person to you? What similarities do you have with the person?
Assignment objective: Based on the questions asked and answered, students will be more prepared to complete their 3 additions to their portfolio.
GRADING RUBRIC for ONLINE DISCUSSION TOPICS
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Response Time |
Responds to post within 24 hours demonstrating iniative and interest. Requires no prompting for response. |
Reponds to most posts within 24 time period. Requires occasional prompting for response. |
Responds to most posts several days after inital posting. Limited iniative taken. |
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Attention to Detail |
Responds with complete sentences, correct grammar |
Few grammatical and spelling errors are noted in postings. |
Errors in spelling and grammar are noted in most posts. |
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Expression/ |
Ideas are expressed clearly and connected to topic. Awareness of the needs of community are met. Attempt to motivate others in group discussion is noted. |
Ideas are expressed clearly but not always connected to topic. Response is directed |
Unclear connection to topic of discussion. Occasionally makes meaningful comments for group reflection. |
GRADING RUBRIC for PROJECT
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Three new multimedia components are added to online portfolio. Narration included on one. |
Two new multimedia components are added to online portfolio. Narration included on one. |
Less than 2 new multimedia components are added to online portfolio. No narration included. |
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Design principles/ |
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Guidelines for portfolio project additions:
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Multimedia components must be linked to student's current eportfolios, either through the website url or Google drive.
- All links must be covered by anchor text. No "urls" showing.
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Examples of components include, but are not limited to:
- At least on component narrated through Screencast-o-matic or an audio recording.
- Scanned artwork and photographs, old and current video clips, favorite music should be included.
- Design principles and typography guidelines should be followed for all components created.
Online Discussion- CCSS and Electronic Portfolios
In this activity we were asked to develop an online discussion that provided students engagement in higher level thinking and that fosters collaborative discussion -- not just a response to a teacher prompt. We also were challenged to develop our philosophy on course participation and develop a rubric for scoring of class discussions. The secondary purpose of the assignment was for students to more thoroughly develop their online electronic porfolios previously started and updated throughout the semester.