Digital Portfolio Assignment 1. Setting up the Site a. Sign in to Google. b. Go to sites.google.com. c. Click on Create. Then choose Browse Gallery.

d. Type EHS Digital Portfolio in the box. Click on the picture of the template. Click on Select at the bottom of the page. e. Name your site: <Your name>s Digital Portfolio. f. Type in the captcha code. Then click on Create (the red rectangular box on top). 2. Choosing the Content a. Decide on an appropriate purpose for your portfolio (i.e. college acceptance, job interview, etc.). This will help you choose appropriate artifacts. b. Considering the purpose, choose 4 artifacts that will exhibit appropriate skills and qualities and meet the following requirements: At least one artifact should be from a class other than English One discussion board entry At least one technology sample (attach the link to the technology application) At least one writing sample (attach the Word file) AT LEAST ONE ARTIFACT DUE ____________________ DUE ___________________

3. Creating the Portfolio

a. Include these requirements on the prearranged pages: Welcome Welcome line and appropriate photo Letter Text typed directly on the page Resume Attached Word or PDF file Artifact o o Title 1-paragraph reflection of at least 150 words on each artifact explaining why you completed the piece (what assignment it fulfilled; for the discussion board entry, indicate to what question you were responding), what you learned from the activity, and how you can apply this to future activities or learning. o Text or attached file or link

Incorporating Digital Portfolios Jennifer Engle

TCEA 2014

Digital Portfolio Rubric Criteria Unsatisfactory

The artifacts and work samples do not relate to a clear purpose of the portfolio.

DUE ______________ Limited

Some of the artifacts and work samples relate to a clear purpose of the portfolio.

Proficient
Most artifacts and work samples relate to a clear purpose of the portfolio.

Exemplary
All artifacts and work samples are clearly and directly related to an obvious purpose of the portfolio. An interesting variety of artifacts are included. All reflections clearly describe context, growth, achievement, accomplishments, and future application. All of the required elements (photo, links, or file attachments) are included in appropriate areas of the portfolio. The portfolio is easy to read and aesthetically pleasing, and consistent use of font sizes and styles (color, italic, bold, underline) for headings, subheadings, and text enhance the readability The writing is free of grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors. The style of writing facilitates communication, and no editing is required.

Selection of Artifacts 40%

Reflections 35%

The reflections do not describe growth or include goals for continued learning.

A few of the reflections describe growth and include goals for continued learning.

Most of the reflections describe growth and include goals for continued learning.

Use of Digital Tools 10%

The required elements (photo, links, or file attachments) are not included.

Some of the required elements (photo, links, or file attachments) are included but may not be in the appropriate place.

Most of the required elements (photo, links, or file attachments) are included and in appropriate areas of the portfolio. The portfolio is generally easy to read, and font sizes and styles (color, italic, bold, underline) for headings, subheadings, and text are consistently and appropriately used.

Layout and Readability 10%

The portfolio is difficult to read due to inappropriate use of font sizes and styles (color, italic, bold, underline) for headings, sub-headings and text

The portfolio is often difficult to read due to inappropriate or inconsistent use of font sizes and styles (color, italic, bold, underline) for headings, subheadings and text.

There are numerous grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors. The style of writing does not facilitate effective communication and requires major editing and revision.

Incorporating Digital Portfolios Jennifer Engle

Quality of Writing and Proofreading 5%

The writing includes some grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors that distract the reader and require some editing and revision.

The writing is largely free of grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors. The style of writing generally facilitates communication, and minor editing is required.

TCEA 2014