Session on Friday May 31-2013

Important ideas we must keep in mind as educators:

1. Although some people just focus on the product, when we talk about e-portfolios benefits for students, we should consider both, process and product.

a.       Process (workspace): reflection is “the heart and soul” of e-portfolios; it fosters self-esteem and self-confidence; it can be considered a kind of assessment for deep learning.

b.      Product (showcase): immediate feedback is essential to improve learning, mostly if it is given in the form of comments by teachers and peers; showcasing is a way of acknowledging students “masterpieces."

2. Planning, doing and reflecting show a self-regulated learning.
   
   3. Asking the right question leads to an effective feedback.
   
   
   
   
   
   4. A mobile is a “must” in our classes:
   a.       It captures the moment.
   b.      It stores evidence.
   c.       It facilitates collaboration.
   d.      It supports reflection.
   e.      It helps giving and receiving feedback.
   f.        It adds technology to instruction.