There are several things I have learned from creating my own portfolio and from viewing others. EPortfolios are great way to reflect, connect, and curate your thoughts and learning. From viewing examples of others, I have learned that no two portfolios are alike. Everyone is distinct when it comes to presentation. Some students use loads of graphics, while others are very minimal. Both are great, just different approaches and styles. Some blog posts are very detailed, while some are shorter and to the point. However, both adequately written and presented. This has taught me that my ePortfolio should be personal. It should reflect me as a professional, my views, my work, my creativity. Viewing others ePortfolios has shown me that this is the perfect way to model COVA and significant learning environments. Dr. Harapnuik states "The learner is not only an active participant in the learning process; they are required to take control and ownership of their learning and work toward making meaningful connections." (Harapnuik, Thibodeaux & Cummings, 2018) The ePortfolio has done exactly that. It has enabled us as students to take control of our learning. We are allowed to take a topic and "run with it". It is not often that students get that opportunity. (I know I have not had it in other classes.) It is scary, yet freeing at the same time. It has created an environment where we can reflect on our learning and share that learning with others. He also shares, "Learners are given the freedom to choose how they wish to organize, structure and present their learning experiences and share those experiences with the world." (Harapnuik, Thibodeaux & Cummings, 2018) This goes back to viewing others ePortfolios. They were all different, all unique to that person. This gives us (students) choice, ownership, and voice in our work. Resource Dwayne Harapnuik, Tilisa Thibodeaux & Cynthia Cummings (2018) COVA, Choice, Ownership, and Voice Through Authentic Learning retrieved from https://gallery.mailchimp.com/1bdbac4d4fbdff334a642eb11/files/8b18ae2a-8696-4d58-9b80-192f4cc6624c/COVA_eBook_Jan_2018.02.pdf
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AuthorSecond Grade teacher and lifelong learner. Graduate student at Lamar University. Archives
April 2019
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