Electronic portfolios

After reading the article "Electronic Portfolios as Digital Stories of Deep Learning" by Helen C. Barrett I believe that all Assessments for Learning are important principles that guide classroom reinforcement and practice.  I would have to say that the one that stood out to me was "The AFL should recognize the full range of achievements of all learners."  Educators have such a wide variety of learners and achievement levels.  It goes back to my educational philosophy in that I say that "I will learn about each child and teach to each child on an individual basis using different methods of learning.  I think that each child has a different learning style and I plan to meet each need by using manipulative's, visuals, auditory, ELL, and special education modifications." Students learn and achieve at different levels therefore educators should recognize that need and design a plan for the individual student to become successful in learning.

I do think their is a benefit to keeping a portfolio and assessing the work embedded in it, but not necessarily on the cosmetics of it or how its set up.  I think it would work great for storing all of your personal bests therefore having all your best work together then you can direct one to view all your accomplishments and philosophies on your educational methodologies.

Keeping an electronic portfolio will help we to become even more organized. It will allow me a place to arrange and store all my personal best work,beliefs, etc to have to look back on.  I can use it in my resume when and if I switch positions in education.  Our society is becoming more and more digital so having a portfolio that is electronic will be another added benefit for administrators easy access of viewing your portfolio.  And there is no paper files to keep up with.  Electronic portfolios are not something I have thought of doing before, but see now that they are a great way to tell a story about your life and all the challenges that you have overcome.  I can see my successes and greatness in the hard work I have put forth to accomplish a goal by keeping an electronic portfolio.