Over the last year I have researched, the impact an e-portfolio can have on high school students. The goal is for students to create an individualized learning plan where they can find value and relevance from their education and have the ability to showcase their accomplishments. There were several stages along my yearlong journey.
To begin, I conducted research to understand the benefits for the students who developing an e-portfolio. The second stage determined what software would be used to host the students’ e-portfolios. The third step was to test the e-portfolio with students.
Now that my AR project is coming to an end, I will be sharing my results by presenting. Initially I wanted to have another year of actual implementation, but I believe the project has a solid foundation that I can share and others could build upon. I will be submitting my project for presenting at the TIES conference in Minnesota. The TIES conference has over 2,000 people attend each year. They have several sessions covering a wide range of topics for preparing students for a technology driven future.
I will also submit to present at the Illinois conference for 2012. The application deadline has already passed for this year. I will try to attend the conference in November to be prepared to possibly present the following year.
The Technology Information Education Services (TIES) sounds like a great fit for your ARP topic. Please keep us posted... we have a lot of alumni in the area who could be a strong cheering section for your presentation.
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