GET INTO DIGITAL PORTFOLIOS

February 3, 2020

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You might already be using digital portfolios in the classroom, but if you’re not, they’re a great idea.

Digital portfolios capture aspects of your school life. They’re a way to collect, store and display work electronically, from written assignments to artwork, lab experiments to physical projects, academic awards to school reports.

You can blog it, vlog it, create a podcast, create a website – use your imagination and develop your skills!

In short, Digital Portfolios are both a WORKSPACE and a SHOWCASE from the process right (putting it all together) through to the product.

Digital Portfolios take a bit to organise, but they’re well worth the effort.

They’re great for STUDENTS

You have an audience for your work
It’s a place to document, organise and reflect on your work and share it with your teacher, parents, other students and the world!
You can connect, collaborate, get feedback and discuss ideas
You’re developing your digital literacy and other valuable skills without even realising!

They’re great for TEACHERS

With an audience, your students can really take ownership of their work
They’re developing their writing, communication, digital and other valuable skills
You can move beyond the walls of the classroom and still maintain a secure environment
It’s a great way to connect rural and remote classes to the rest of Australia and the world
You can access what your students post from anywhere, and share important information with them in real time
They offer an alternative form of expression to students who might otherwise struggle
Digital Portfolios provide a window into student learning, and you can collate all of that information without a pile of papers mounting on your desk

They’re great for PARENTS

It can be hard trying to find out what your kids have been up to in school. With a digital portfolio you can just log in and take a look
It gives you a valuable opportunity to connect with your child, their teacher and the school, ask questions and get involved. You don’t have to feel like an outsider!
The platform is safe and secure

And why are we talking about Digital Portfolios in Work-Ready?

Well, it’s as simple as this – A Digital Portfolio (or at least a selection from it), is a great way to showcase your skills to a prospective employer – think about it!

If you’re a student, talk to your teachers about Digital Portfolios and get them to share the Work-Ready ‘ONLINE PRESENCE’ module with the class.

If you are an educator, talk to your colleagues about their experiences with Digital Portfolios, see if your school has a preferred platform, or check out a few sites to see what might suit your class.