The articles and links in week 1, explain how an ePortfolio creates a significant learning environment that allows students to have choice, ownership, and voice in an authentic way. The ePortfolio gives students a way to create and show their learning in a variety of ways. It allows for continuous reflection and critical thinking of their learning.
I have found that because there are not restrictions or strict guidelines to follow for my eportfolio, I am more eager to perfect it. There is freedom to be creative and there is not a fear of failure. This has made me reflect on my own teaching in my classroom. As Dr. Harapnuik stated in his video, am I just "putting a jet engine onto a horse and buggy", or am I truly allowing my students to learn in an authentic way? I feel that I have moments of both. However, these articles make me want to revise my teaching with technology and use it in a way that students can take ownership of their learning. Creating an ePortfolio makes me nervous and excited at the same time. It is scary to expose your learning and thoughts to the world and to your peers, but I am excited about having the freedom to create and learn in my own way. I have already learned or been reminded about the importance of giving students ownership of their learning and making it authentic to them. I love the quote Dr. Harapnuik recited by John Dewey, "You cannot teach today the same way you did yesterday to prepare students for tomorrow." How true is this. We have to be able to adapt and change with the times and with technology in order for learning to be authentic to students. We have to teach to the student, not teach to the test. Resource: Harapnuik, D. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2018, from http://www.harapnuik.org/?page_id=7141
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AuthorSecond Grade teacher and lifelong learner. Graduate student at Lamar University. Archives
April 2019
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