ISTE | L&L: 2000 April

Software Selection

Read detailed information about seven different types of software I discuss in my article: relational databases, hypermedia “card” software, multimedia authoring software, Web pages, PDF files, multimedia slideshows, and video. Use this information to compare various software choices by recommended grade/age level, advantages and disadvantages, and more.

The 5x5 Model

See a visual representation of my software recommendations for each step in the portfolio development process based on difficulty.

Electronic Portfolio Development

In creating my process for creating digital portfolios, I drew on Danielson and Abrutyn’s framework for portfolio development. Read a detailed discussion here.

Multimedia Development Process

I also incorporated multimedia development steps into my digital portfolio process. Read descriptions of the steps here.

Case Study: A Professional Portfolio

I describe the process I have gone through in creating my own professional portfolio. Find practical tips for managing your own portfolio.

Participate in the Research

I would be interested in hearing from educators who have used any of these tools (or ones I haven’t mentioned here) and who would be willing to share their successes or frustrations in a case study.

I am currently writing a book about learning with electronic portfolios, and would like to include case studies from across the age levels (early childhood through adult, professional portfolios). I am interested in the technical support issues associated with each of these strategies, and if there are any other advantages and disadvantages I have not identified.

I will be posting a questionnaire online to gather more information on development strategies and would like to hear from educators who have experience with electronic portfolios. From this data, I would like to build a decision matrix to help educators determine the best strategy for their situation.

I maintain a Web site on technology support for alternative assessment and electronic portfolios at http://portfolios.alaska.edu, and I can be reached by e-mail at afhcb@uaa.alaska.edu. My university also hosts a listserv on this topic, and information on joining the discussion list is on the Web site. Let’s continue discussing the possibilities.

Back to “Create Your Own Electronic Portfolio”.