(a) The local school board shall require an integrated approach to the use of 21st century tools, including, but not limited to digital technology and communication tools, within all curriculum areas through the adoption of an information and communication technologies literacy (ICT) program in grades K - 12 that provides opportunities at developmentally appropriate levels for students to:
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(5) Create digital portfolios which:
1. Basic operations and concepts;
2. Social, ethical, and human issues;
3. Technology productivity tools;
4. Technology communications tools;
5. Technology research tools; and
6. Technology problem solving and decision-making
tools;
Electronic Portfolios in the K-12 Classroom
An article from Education World Technology Center
Learn what electronic portfolios are and discover how they can help you and benefit your students. Included: Guidelines for developing personal portfolios.
- Electronic Portfolio Resources
This site, created by a professor of education at the University of Vermont, provides links to resources about online portfolios for K-12 students, online portfolios in higher education, selection of portfolio software, and online articles about electronic portfolios. Sample electronic portfolios are included. - Electronic Portfolios
This summary of what an electronic portfolio is and how to create one includes listings of relevant print and online resources. - Electronic Portfolios
This page from Tammy's Technology Tips for Teachers explains what electronic portfolios are and how to create them. The site also includes sample portfolios. - The Power of Portfolios
Scholastic Online offers this excerpt from an article that appeared in the February 1999 issue of Early Childhood Today. The article explains the benefits of student portfolios in early childhood education. - Using
Electronic Portfolios: A Description and Analysis for Implementation in
SIGNET Classes at Woodbridge Middle School, Virginia
This paper describes the portfolio system in general, the differences between paper and electronic portfolios, and the implementation of electronic portfolios. The page includes a discussion of hardware and software, an extensive list of references, and a rubric. - Create
Your Own Electronic Portfolio Using Off-the-Shelf Software to Showcase
Your Own or Student Work
Helen Barrett defines what an electronic portfolio is and discusses different software and hardware tools.
