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Canvas - learning management system - great for e-portfolios

Educational Technology Guy

Here a link to the Canvas Guides of a video (less than five minutes) walking students through setting up an ePortfolio. There is also a longer version which goes into details of how ePortfolios work, how to create them, why they''re used, etc. here''s a CanvasLive training on ePortfolios (52 minutes).

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6 Ways Technology Can Reinvent Parent-Teacher Conferences

Edsurge

These are some of my favorites: TeacherVision and Education Corner —these are my go to spots for helpful articles and printable handouts to distribute to both parents and students. Offer training or resource sessions. Create ePortfolios. Give parents resources that will help them support the process of learning and motivation.

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Testing and the future of education: Anya Kamenetz on Future Trends Forum #6

Bryan Alexander

She cited the recent Google artificial intelligence success AlphaGo ; I recommended this Wired article. One example: eportfolios dropped in one case because doing them decently was seen as too onerous. Anya asked us instead to see eportfolios as integrated into learning, and saving time from testing.

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Let’s Write! 20+ Ideas & Resources

Teacher Reboot Camp

He sheds light on many myths associated with writing with digital tools in this video interview and in his books and articles. Even when schools do allow access many teachers still need ideas, resources and training to be able to manage how their students stay focused and learn effectively with devices. Ideas and Resources.

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Let’s Write! 20+ Ideas & Resources

Teacher Reboot Camp

He sheds light on many myths associated with writing with digital tools in this video interview and in his books and articles. Even when schools do allow access many teachers still need ideas, resources and training to be able to manage how their students stay focused and learn effectively with devices. Ideas and Resources.

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Professors Aren’t Good at Sharing Their Classroom Practices. Teaching Portfolios Might Help.

Edsurge

It’s the largest portfolio initiative for teaching eportfolios in higher education that’s focused on what am I doing to improve student learning,” says Gerry Hanley, assistant vice chancellor at California State University’s chancellor's office.