ePortfolios

= = =ePORTFOLIOS = = =

What are ePortfolios?
An ePortfolio is a digital collection of student work over a period of time that demonstrates how and what the student is learning. It may consist of digital images, documents, presentations, audio/video recordings, websites, and most importantly, student reflections.

How can I use ePortfolios in my class?

 * Provide motivation for students to produce their best work knowing that it will be showcased and available for others to see
 * Require students to include reflections on each piece of work they submit into their eportfolio
 * Students share their work with their parents online throughout the year
 * Students can send the link to their online portfolio to a parent/friend/relative who does not live nearby to keep them in touch with their progress
 * Students link their work to the relevant VELS that they are addressing

Where can I see some examples?
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 * [|Yacapaca ePortfolio]
 * wiki ePortfolio

|| [|Yacapaca] is a free online assessment system that allows teachers to register themselves and sign up all of their students. Students can create attractive ePortfolios **online** that do not require any formatting. Students simply enter their content, pick a template and voila! Extensive help documents are available from within the Yacapaca system, once you are signed up. ||  ||
 * [[image:yp2_yp_logo_02.gif]]
 * [|View a demonstration video]
 * [|Yacapaca - Teacher login area]
 * [|Yacapaca - Student login area]
 * [[image:wikispaces.png]] ||  * Sign up for your own wiki (free for educators)
 * Written instructions
 * [|Tutorial Movies]
 * [|Discussion Forum]
 * E-mail Support ||