Here’s how! 

 2.   Gather and Document Evidence

        Portfolios        

What is it?

What does it look like?

A portfolio is a collection of student work over time; it should have samples from many learning opportunities using a variety of formats (print, media, electronic information, visual).  It must include a reflective component.

Portfolio Links

Portfolio Process
http://wblrd.sk.ca/~bestpractice/portfolios/process.html

e-Portfolios UBC
http://blogfolios.olt.ubc.ca/eportfolio/index.php

Portfolio Practice On-Line Resources for Teachers
http://www.qesnrecit.qc.ca/portfolio/eng/Practice/prac_c1_intro.htm

On-Line Portfolios
http://www.electricteacher.com/onlineportfolio/index.htm

What does it tell me?

• Demonstrates growth in learning and understanding
• Tracks progress over a specified period of time
• Can form a basis for conferencing (teacher to student, peer to peer)
• Can be self evaluative
• Reflects the expectations of the curriculum and information literacy