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Using Student Portfolios
Objectives
• Understand the value of a student-managed portfolio
• Review a brief history of the Artsfolio journey
• Consider the Linguafolio model
• Examine portfolio samples & google doc
• Recognize barriers
• Identify next steps …
ArtsFolio
Supports arts learning in a variety of ways• Allows learners to reflect on their skills, artistic competencies,
and arts experiences. Set short-term & long-range goals
• Provides a holistic view of performance within each strand of the arts curriculum – explains what students can do
• Accompanies the learner throughout life and is suitable for documenting competencies for a wide variety of uses
ArtsFolioWhat it is ...
Student driven (self-evaluate)
Teacher facilitatedFormativeProficiency-basedStandards-basedDocuments growthLongitudinalCan extend beyond K-12Personalized
What it is not ...
Teacher drivenSummative PunitiveSingle Format/tightly scriptedPlatform specificRequired to be high techSubstitute for other assessmentsScrapbook
The Value of ArtsFolioStudents
• Evaluate & describe proficiency in clear, simple terms
• Document & reflect on arts learning (inside & outside classroom)
• Display proficiency when changing schools, apply for jobs/internships, future programs
• Set & map towards personal goals
Educators• Identify needs & motivators
of individual students
• Develop programs based on learner strengths/needs
• Obtain info about previous experiences
• Evaluate & Produce evidence of arts learning
The Value of ArtsFolioParents
• Understand their child’s arts learning processes
• Assist their child in setting and achieving goals
• See evidence of the student’s performance during parent-teacher conferences
Employers• See arts skills that transfer
to business – make better use of these to advance company’s objectives
• Determine the depth of an applicant’s skills
• Profile arts proficiency of employees or job applicants for future use
ArtsFolio History
Arts Coordinators
• Discussed the concept of digital portfolios
Think Tank members
• Explored models (e.g.Linguafolio)• Considered platforms
Working Group
• Included teachers to write sample assessments• Pilot programs (digital and paper)
Linguafolio• Tracks Language Proficiencies in all Domains
(Speaking/Reading/Listening/Writing)Can help with appropriate placement @ secondary level
• Self-assessment Checklists Can-do statements
• Opportunities outside of school experiential language opportunities
•State-wide E-platform that allows teachers access to a digital portfolio•Usage varies across the state - even within districts
Paper/Pencil
Samples & Resources
Portfolio Examples• Weebly w/ step by step
instructions (Middle School Strings Teacher)
Google Doc• Working group suggestions• Living Document• Designed to guide teachers
Promoters / Barriers / Questions
Areas of Concern
Most
Excited
About
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It is ...
● not about more things for teachers to do ● about students choosing how to represent themselves
● designed to provide logistical assistance via a helpful tips document or forum
● designed to support a community of educators who believe in this process
Next Steps• Access to Google Doc
– Contribute ideas & comments– Try some of the items
• Online Forums– Post questions– Share successes and concerns
• Webinars– Everyone can learn from your experiences– Holds us all accountable to forward motion
Contact UsJanae Copeland• [email protected]
Liz Grimes Droessler• [email protected]
Nancy Heath• [email protected]
Jane Austen Behan• [email protected]
