Infusing Technology into Preservice Teacher Education through Electronic Portfolios

Carla Piper - Chapman University Dr. Susan Eskridge - University of the Pacific

NCATE Task Force

Prepare teachers for the 21st century Future impossible to predict - rapid developments in technology Calls for experimentation and new attitude that is fearless in the use of technology Provide early experiences for teachers Integrate into education reform efforts

Education Reform Themes

Teacher accountability to professional certification standards Authentic assessment through portfolios demonstrating achievement of course objectives Understanding of advanced technologies by creating portfolio electronically
Teachers of the 21st Century

Technology and Assessment

Obtain trace of student thinking processes Collect real-time feedback from multiple students Store and retrieve student work and associated comments Set individual goals and managing instruction

U.S. Department of Education - 1997

Electronic Portfolios
Lankes (1995) - likely solution for collecting, storing, and managing text, graphics, sound, and video. Sheingold and Fredricksen (1994)

Support student work in authentic learning Portable, accessible, and re-playable Greater student participation Recognizes student accomplishments

Teacher Preparation and Portfolios

Helps students reflect upon and organize material learned in course New ways to demonstrate broad range of abilities Provides in-progress traces of thinking and problem solving processes Gives students greater awareness of unique capabilities of technology

Participating Classes

University of the Pacific - Stockton, CA

Two Classes of Reading and Language Arts Instruction The Pedagogical Seminar

Chapman University - Modesto, CA

Foundations of Education Teaching and Learning in the Culturallly Diverse Classroom Computer Applications in Education

Early Design Stages

Created Web Templates in HTML Included Resource Web Packet Attempted to accommodate MAC and Windows users Problems with cross-platform issues Created alternative templates in Hyperstudio

Research
Computer Literacy Questionnaire Student Interviews Examination of Electronic Portfolios

Cover Sheet Reflections Based on Course Objectives and California State Standards Evidence and Artifacts within Portfolio

Interviews and E-Mail Communications between Professor, Researcher and Computer Lab Technician

Computer Literacy Survey

26 students examined 17 - using computers for 5 or more years 25 - say they like or love computers 24 have access to computer at home 19 - Windows users 7 - MAC users 21 Female/5 Male

Weekly Computer Activity

12 10 8 6 4 2 0 1-2 ho urs 3-4 ho urs 5-6 ho urs 7-8 ho urs 9+ ho urs

Software Usage
Graphics 15% Database 7% Spreadsheet 11% E-Mail 22% Multi-Media 6% Games 16% Games E-Mail WWW Spreadsheet Database Graphics Multi-Media

WWW 23%

100% Used Word Processing Limited Experience in Multimedia

Programs Used Frequently

30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Use Frequently
E-Mail WWW Word Processing Spreadsheet/Database Graphics/Multimedia Research

Minimal Use of Multimedia

Hyperstudio Template
Personal Information Course Objectives Philosophy Reading Instruction Class

Flexible Design Allows Student to Customize

Assignment Notes Stack

Emphasized Assignments Objectives Needed to be Predominant Field Diary, Lesson Plans, Journal Critiques On-going Assignments Stored in Notes Stac

Course Objectives Menu

Stack for each Course Objective Cover Sheet Artifacts as evidence of achieving objective

Artifacts as Evidence
Link to Lesson Plans Journal Critiques Original Childrens Book Observations Tutoring Lectures/Hand-outs

Web Page Design

Netscape Gold Template - Edit Features Ability to Link to On-line Resources Including CTC Standards and RICA Resource Packet Included Cross-Platform Possibilities Cover Letters Provided Opportunity for Reflection Based on Objectives or CTC Standards

CTC Evaluation Domains

Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students Assessing Student Learning Developing as a Professional Educator

Web Page Portfolios

Letter of Introduction Philosophy of Education Resume Chapman Favorite Web Sites Portfolios Used Thematic Web Units Throughout Credential California Standards for the Program Teaching Profession Vital Component of Research and Reviews
the Exit Interview

What Students Have to Say

What did you see was the purpose of the electronic portfolio? In what ways did you feel you were adequately able to provide evidence electronically of meeting course objectives? How do you compare paper with electronic portfolios? What were the most enjoyable parts of preparing your electronic portfolio?

What did you see as the purpose?

One of the big things that we need to start getting used to now is all the technology to show that I had met the necessary objectives for the class and that I understood that I met the objectives Its a culmination of the things we learned...a way of assessing what weve done At first it was pretty pointless to methe whole endeavor seemed like a waste of time

In what ways could you provide adequate evidence of meeting objectives?

I feel that I had enough evidence at the time of construction to support all of my domainswhat I could not type in could be scanned in, so it resembles my text portfolio as far as artifacts go I think most of it was probably through the explanation of why I picked what artifacts, not necessarily just sticking them in thereI was able to reflect more yesyou get more out of doing something like this and reflecting back on it, rather than having to regurgitate what you did

How do you compare paper with electronic portfolios?

paper is easier but electronic is more valuable to meeasier to navigateI like the look and the convenience I think electronic portfolios are a lot easier to look at, because you can go to exactly where you want and you can find ityou dont have to flip through tons and tons of paperwork It is a lot cheaper! No expensive paper, plastic sleeves, or binder to buyvery compact and easily copied and edited

What were the most enjoyable parts of preparing your electronic portfolio?
To have everything (evidence) on one disk soif I wanted to apply for a job in another city, I could mail my portfolio to the potential employer and they could see evidence of my experience and abilities while concurrently getting an idea of my personality I think the final product. I was really happy with it I like that you could add a lot of multimedia stuff and you can have music andthe possibilities are endless seeing how easily it all flowed together

Hyperstudio
Ann Alicia Erin Christine Jennifer Becky Pam Nancy

Multimedia Web Pages

Web Portfolios
Mindy Amy Melissa Shelley John Lee Joe Michael

Portfolio Examples