A group to explore the use and development of online portfolios as a personal learning tool for teachers
Runs July 9-29, 2012.
This course is licensed CC BY.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Anyone can follow a study group on P2PU. Participating is the next level of engagement. The sign-up is a space where interested individuals can express their interest and background in the topic and commit to working with the rest of the participants. Please answer the following set(s) of questions if you want to become a participant or organizer.
This set of signup questions is common to all study groups, courses, ... in P2PU. The answers to these questions will be public once you get accepted.
Bio:
Location:
Standard Set Answer:I am teaching at the post-secondary level and want to build on my use of portfolios in the classroom.
I hope to improve my skills and increase my knowledge.
Perhaps, time permitting.
Bio:
Journalism teacher holding onto his hat with new teacher evaluations starting in the fall.
Location:
Standard Set Answer:I'm interested in this topic because our state is moving toward something called RISE for teacher effectiveness. Since documenting everything is the newest trend with teaching, I thought a portfolio might be something to look at to keep all my ducks in a row.
I hope to get ideas on portfolios (whether for me or my students). I want to become a better documentor, and I hope this course will introduce me to some different ways of doing that.
I am not really interested in helping with the organization. This is my first time ever participating in anything like this, so I would just like to participate for now.
Bio:
I am the Director of Specialism at Thomas Tallis School in Greenwich, London. I teach media and photography at KS4 and 5.
Location: London, UK
Standard Set Answer:I am interested in the potential of ePortfolios for teachers because I use them with my students and curate a range of web resources myself. I believe that curating online content is one of the key digital literacies.
I hope to learn how others are curating their own content and maintaining their learning online through contacts with other professional learners.
I am open to the idea of helping with the study group organisation.
Bio:
Sp. Ed Teacher
Location: NY
Standard Set Answer:I need pd.
Receive pd credit from district
Bio:
We run a Virtual Worlds programme for Game-based Learning in Irish schools. We were supported by the Department of Education in 2011, through the National Centre for Technology in Education, to run a pilot project in 20 primary schools across the country. Feedback from students, teachers and professionals has been terrific and now we're in planning stages to extend the programme for next term.
Location: Ireland
Standard Set Answer:We are working on a digital platform that can support ePortfolios. Using the (un-official) opensource version of Second Life, called Opensimulator, we have a 20 school programme running in Ireland where we host virtual worlds for game-based learning. We are interested in using the Hypergrid feature of Opensim to connec with schools outside of Ireland.
Twitter: @MissionVHQ
Bio:
I'm an Earth Science / Environmental Science teacher (5-9 / 7-12 Certified NYS) and I've been on ISTE Island and in SL for five years.. I "Cut my teeth' on VR with SL during my insightful Mentor's insistance from SUNY during my M.A.T. Graduate Degree studies for New Teacher preperation and certification. I'm so glad I'm a PIONEER! I remain humbly TEACHABLE therefore... at varying levels... There's RISK and perceived levels of FEAR at every turn in becoming Technologically 'savvy'... The key to 'success' thus far for me has been in who I surround myself within virtual and augemented reality... Teaching and Learning.. will NEVER be the same...
Thank GOD I run with COOL AVATAR'S!!!
(RL) Jack Mosel @moseljack
Location: NY / USA
Standard Set Answer:I'm a BIG P2PU fan. I've been involved with VWBPE 2012 Post MOOC and now ARG Academy MOOC. I have researched your P2PU "model" and I like what I see. I applaud the investment (effort) in the MOOC.. I am kinda wondering though .. Where this great free Education wind fall, benefitting (we) teacher's though?.. Call me crazy.. I'm just wondering if I'm missing something here. ..
I Love the MOOC concept and have taken FREELY from it and LEARNED loads! Made great friends and contacts and I am invigorated about being more involved myself...
So.. Why am I here? I'm here to take some more... ;) I can give back much (I believe..) but I am here to learn...MORE.
can't wait to align with you and to learn from you.
Best regards
Jack
Bio:
I am currently a 12 year experienced English Educator at a Community College and Secondary English level at various high school, public and private.
I am now located in Mexico City, working at ASF (American School Foundation) as the Assistant Librarian and Media Specialist. I plan on staying in Mexico City to maximize my experiences of developing technology in a different environment.
I love grant writing, working with environmental issues, nd of course, as an English instructor, love world literature!
Location: MEXICO CITY
Standard Set Answer:I want to be at the forefrontof having an eportfolio!
I want to create one and be able to teach others how!
Group organization help? Sure!
Bio:
Interior Design and Architectural History instructor online and on ground.
Location: Florida
Standard Set Answer:I am currently working on my own online teaching portfolio, and teach a digital portfolio class. I would love to improve the organization of my content. Yes, I would love to help with study group org.
Bio:
Lifelong learner, Educational leader, K - 12 Educator; Learning Researcher
Location: Red Lion, PA
Standard Set Answer:I am very interested in exploring effective means of professional development, professional growth, and meaningful collaboration for educators.
I hope to develop a better grasp on how various means & models for professional development and learning can be used to benefit K - 12 education.
I would be interested after getting my "feet wet" a bit by participating.
