What is a Digital Portfolio?
A digital portfolio is an assembly of student work that is digitized. These are things like photos, videos, drawings, audio recordings, or documents.
A great example is the app SeeSaw.
SeeSaw is used in SD5 and SD6
How Can They be Used in the Classroom?
They can be used for SOO much in the classroom.
Digital portfolios are a great way for parents to have access to their student’s work in real-time. This can help parents build a connection with their child’s schooling and the teacher.
They also can help students feel a sense of pride in their work. When their stuff gets posted and their parent or teacher comments on it or brings it up at home, it makes them feel proud.
Seesaw can build independence within students. It is such an easy platform that they can make their own posts. Using an IPad, they can take a photo of their work, find their name, and post it!
It is also a place where teachers can mark student work and post assignments for them to complete.
There is so much more, so I recommend checking out the SeeSaw app!
My Experience and How I Envision Using it
My Experience:
I do not have a whole lot of experience with digital portfolios, but the amount I do have has really turned on my excitement for it! In class, I had so much fun doing the little “assignments” given to us and exploring the SeeSaw app a little bit. I love how you can add a voice recording to a photo or drawing!
How I Envision Using It:
I envision using it mainly as a platform to connect students with their parents. Posting what we are working on and final products. I will also allow students to tell me if there something they would like me to post.
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