tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post1765500972070969975..comments2024-03-23T17:37:29.118-04:00Comments on Reflect & Refine: Building a Learning Community: Advancing Learning Journeys: Digital Student Portfolios Blog Tour Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-88925637967424461542014-08-25T06:50:39.546-04:002014-08-25T06:50:39.546-04:00Thanks Matt I appreciate you taking the time to re...Thanks Matt I appreciate you taking the time to reply. Will look into it and start small as you suggest. Cheers!Jane Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-69105785040966619062014-08-16T06:19:52.079-04:002014-08-16T06:19:52.079-04:00Thank you! I connected with you on Twitter.Thank you! I connected with you on Twitter.Terjenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-27913362759797236122014-08-15T22:33:11.839-04:002014-08-15T22:33:11.839-04:00Katherine, consider joining our Google+ Community ...Katherine, consider joining our Google+ Community on digital student portfolios: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/107299147056550128738<br /><br /><br />You are a needed voice in our group.Matt Renwicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-38348349842633066222014-08-15T22:27:41.018-04:002014-08-15T22:27:41.018-04:00IMHO (and I am not a currently practicing teacher)...IMHO (and I am not a currently practicing teacher)...Google is the way to go for older students. With Sites (and now Classroom), The student ownership aspect of Google Apps for Education is hard to dismiss, which I highlight in the last chapter of the book.<br /><br /><br />That said, I have come to find for myself that Evernote has become my own digital portfolio for professional learning. Using their web clipper, app, and email functionality has provided so many avenues for me to capture my own learning. As Cathy states, the organization and sorting capabilities of Evernote can be a boon to teachers as they look to reform reading groups and collect artifacts for new teacher eval systems.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for sharing Tara.Matt Renwicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-64450720761031780042014-08-15T22:20:04.039-04:002014-08-15T22:20:04.039-04:00Well said Cathy.Well said Cathy.Matt Renwicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-3061946439704308942014-08-15T22:19:27.895-04:002014-08-15T22:19:27.895-04:00I love how Genesis, at the beginning of the book, ...I love how Genesis, at the beginning of the book, uses Evernote. She is my speech and language teacher, and she keeps detailed notes and artifacts about all of her students. The audio component combined with the work her kids do makes their learning go live. Genesis exits her kids out of her S/L program at an impressive rate.Matt Renwicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-21903839636466695532014-08-15T22:16:53.102-04:002014-08-15T22:16:53.102-04:00Hi Terje. Please note that you are the winner of a...Hi Terje. Please note that you are the winner of a free copy of my book. Connect with me so I can get the code to you.<br /><br /><br />I also like Evernote and Google. They are like #1 and #1A for me in terms of digital tools. What separates Evernote from Google (for me) is a) the integration among all platforms, b) the visual impact of Evernote, and c) the ability to search anything within Evernote. If you have a premium account, Evernote will even read your handwriting (even mine:-). If that is not magic, I don't know what is.Matt Renwicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-19852091106332911452014-08-15T22:13:46.189-04:002014-08-15T22:13:46.189-04:00You are very smart in curating both the process an...You are very smart in curating both the process and and performance for your students' learning. Students need to see that our best works comes from a lot of trial and error. Posting our plans next to our final products is a great way to encourage this belief. Good luck!Matt Renwicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-50659766714405106682014-08-15T22:11:53.869-04:002014-08-15T22:11:53.869-04:00That's great Julie. Are you considering Google...That's great Julie. Are you considering Google Classroom for your learning management system?Matt Renwicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-59342702009593300942014-08-15T22:11:17.629-04:002014-08-15T22:11:17.629-04:00Jane, you asked "Do you think mid-year is too...Jane, you asked "Do you think mid-year is too late to start? Am I better off waiting until the next school year?"<br /><br /><br />As they say, there is no time like the present. I think any time is a good time to try something new. The first piece of advice I give in the book under "Change Literacy" is to start small. We are talking microscopic. Take a couple kids in your classroom, get parent permission, and then start capturing their learning with Evernote (or whatever tool you decide to use). Build the fluency of using the tool and take time to experience success. Build in opportunities to just sit back and go through the artifacts you have collected on your students. What trends do you see? Where are they doing well? Why? How can I build on that success with the areas they need more support in.<br /><br /><br />BTW - I am not a practicing teacher, just a lowly principal. :-) Cathy is a much better resource on this topic.Matt Renwicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-58309048153450214312014-08-15T22:04:01.280-04:002014-08-15T22:04:01.280-04:00Wow, what a conversation here. Sorry I haven't...Wow, what a conversation here. Sorry I haven't responded until now. This week was first week back, so I have not had an opportunity to respond until now.<br /><br />First of all, Terje is our winner of a free copy of my book! I used a very scientific process for this contest, called "Random Picker". :-) Cathy - If Terje does not see this, please have her contact me directly via email for the code to get the book.<br /><br />I will respond directly to some of the comments in this thorough post by Cathy.Matt Renwicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-30554889018541317772014-08-15T20:32:13.609-04:002014-08-15T20:32:13.609-04:00I am in Australia and in my first year of teaching...I am in Australia and in my first year of teaching, I have year 5. We are over half way through our school year. We talked a lot about digital portfolios at uni but the reality of school is quite different. I will continue my learning about this tool and think about implementing it in the classroom. Do you think mid-year is too late to start? Am I better off waiting until the new school year? Thanks for an interesting post.Jane Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-29862077539864199102014-08-15T10:41:21.865-04:002014-08-15T10:41:21.865-04:00I would love to be a part of this conversation!I would love to be a part of this conversation!Kimberleyhttp://1stinmaine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-33793557668702701372014-08-15T10:38:50.084-04:002014-08-15T10:38:50.084-04:00I completely agree Cathy. I decided to set up fold...I completely agree Cathy. I decided to set up folders in google and Evernote. I figure it might be more work at first, but I won't have reams of paper at the end of the year. Just like people, no one app is going to do everything for you. :-)Kimberleyhttp://1stinmaine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-62733003760881758252014-08-14T10:21:52.259-04:002014-08-14T10:21:52.259-04:00I will be implementing digital portfolios this yea...I will be implementing digital portfolios this year as I also embark on a 1:1 Chromebook initiative. A little overwhelming...thanks for sharing your ideas! Being able to connect and collaborate with other professionals makes my job easier but yet challenges me to learn more and become a better teacher. Thanks again:)Julie Konznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-16293654529522804812014-08-14T09:49:07.724-04:002014-08-14T09:49:07.724-04:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I've only j...Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I've only just tapped the surface of digital portfolios with having students take photos of their writing (plans, drafts, final pieces) and keep in a Google Drive folder, but am thinking more about digital portfolios and how to tweak and streamline and make it effective for them to be reflective and share with families and/or each other. Would love to read Matt's book!Ilse O'Briennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-24745515357829820582014-08-14T08:48:30.541-04:002014-08-14T08:48:30.541-04:00Last year I used Evernote for the first time for d...Last year I used Evernote for the first time for digital portfolios. We are IBO PYP school and portfolios are student owned starting from third grade. Twice a year students write reflections and choose what to show in each subject area. The reflection pieces are the most valuable components of the portfolios. The students found Evernote to be easy to use. The students used these portfolios for student-led conferences when they shared their learning with parents. I use GoogleDocs and Evernote for recording assessment. Still developing in this area. It would be interesting to read the book about digital portfolios and improve my practice.Terjenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-55397061379550385852014-08-13T23:02:49.842-04:002014-08-13T23:02:49.842-04:00Kimberley,
That new arrangement sounds perfect for...Kimberley,<br />That new arrangement sounds perfect for you. It will be nice to be able to focus on the literacy side of the day. Like you, I still need to set up my Evernote folders (and clean out the old ones a bit). <br /><br /><br />Enjoy the first days,<br />CathyCathy Merenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-65074096470545204312014-08-13T23:01:15.895-04:002014-08-13T23:01:15.895-04:00I have to agree. There was plenty to ponder right...I have to agree. There was plenty to ponder right in the foreword. Of course, there is much more to come too. ;o)<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by,<br />CathyCathy Merenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-80084488520605764372014-08-13T23:00:31.487-04:002014-08-13T23:00:31.487-04:00Katherine,
I would love to have this conversation....Katherine,<br />I would love to have this conversation. As a primary teacher, I'm thinking Evernote is still the better tool as I can easily record audio, take pictures, and sort information. I still use Google for a variety of forms and then just insert them into Evernote notes. The updates to Skitch in Evernote may also make it possible to do more writing on notes. It works much better within the note than it used to since the update. <br /><br /><br />Matt's book really has me thinking about ways kids have more ownership of their notebooks. Maybe we can set up a Google chat for a Google & Evernote conversation.<br /><br /><br />CathyCathy Merenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-72821747561090614432014-08-13T22:54:03.365-04:002014-08-13T22:54:03.365-04:00Linda,
I'm trying to figure out how I will set...Linda,<br />I'm trying to figure out how I will set up Evernote in my new role. It will be helpful for teachers to see the way you are using as they begin to give it a try. <br /><br /><br />CathyCathy Merenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-30982914980708463342014-08-13T22:53:00.376-04:002014-08-13T22:53:00.376-04:00It really has opened up so many possibilities.
...It really has opened up so many possibilities. <br /><br /><br />CathyCathy Merenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-69658834648528082092014-08-13T22:29:44.084-04:002014-08-13T22:29:44.084-04:00I was thinking the same thing with Google Drive vs...I was thinking the same thing with Google Drive vs. Evernote. Our district is using Google tools more and more, so I'm curious about when to use what and the value of adding another tool.Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-38762628307279055492014-08-13T22:28:35.030-04:002014-08-13T22:28:35.030-04:00Thanks for sharing this resource! It is exciting ...Thanks for sharing this resource! It is exciting to ponder how technology can increase student ownership and engagement. Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-25633837970780168152014-08-13T18:32:26.849-04:002014-08-13T18:32:26.849-04:00My staff is digging deeper into more technology fo...My staff is digging deeper into more technology for portfolios, & I am hoping to explore Evernote for them to see if I think it will work. I already have set my notes for those teachers I work with, just as I would have done for students. Now it will be fun to see what I am able to document for teachers, & then show the connection with students. Thanks for sharing about the book, Cathy!Linda Baiehttp://teacherdance.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com