The maturation of free ubiquitous video conferencing tools provides an opportunity for faculty members to experiment with alternatives to conventional asynchronous discussion forums commonly used in online courses. However, there continues to be debate about whether synchronous video conferencing has a meaningful role to play in an online course environment. Although the Community of Inquiry […]
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10 Questions about bPortfolios
This presentation provides answers to ten common questions about bPortfolios that students have when the are first introduced to this tool for reflecting and documenting their learning, and working towards competency on program standards. The questions: What is a blog? What is an electronic portfolio? What is a bPortfolio? Who is the audience? What are […]
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments, 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning, 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility, 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Learning how to assess learning portfolios
David Wicks, Assistant Professor, Director of Instructional Technology, Seattle Pacific University Andrew Lumpe, Professor, Associate Dean, School of Education, Seattle Pacific University Abstract: When institutions switch from a program assessment system to individual learning portfolios, students spend more time reflecting upon, personalizing, and documenting their work. During such a transition, assessment design becomes more challenging. […]
Can an iPad replace textbooks?
Dear iPad Owners, I hope you had a great first day with your new purchase. Did you stay up late last night reading a novel? Was it sitting there on your night stand, tuned to your favorite newspaper when you woke up this morning? Any chance there is a “Make Coffee” app? Okay, I must […]
Can an iPad replace textbooks?
Dear iPad Owners, I hope you had a great first day with your new purchase. Did you stay up late last night reading a novel? Was it sitting there on your night stand, tuned to your favorite newspaper when you woke up this morning? Any chance there is a “Make Coffee” app? Okay, I must […]
Part 9 – bPortfolio: Step 6 Using a rubric to help write posts
[blip.tv ?posts_id=2813328&dest=28733] This screencast shows Seattle Pacific University Residency Certification students how to write better blog posts (reflections) by using a rubric designed by David Wicks and students in his Summer 2009 ed tech class. (7:24) bportfolio rubric (PDF)
Part 8 – bPortfolio: Step 5 Sharing your portfolio
[blip.tv ?posts_id=2813268&dest=28733] This screencast shows Seattle Pacific University Residency Certification students how to share their portfolios with others. (3:39)
Part 7 – bPortfolio: Step 4 Creating your “About” pages
[blip.tv ?posts_id=2813249&dest=28733] This screencast shows Seattle Pacific University Residency Certification students how to add “About” pages to their bPortfolios. (8:23)
Part 6 – bPortfolio: Step 3 Entering Your First Post (Reflection)
[blip.tv ?posts_id=2813177&dest=28733] This screencast shows Seattle Pacific University Residency Certification students how to make a first post in their bPortfolio. (16:56)
Part 5 – bPortfolio: Step 2 Selecting Theme, Widgets, and Categories
[blip.tv ?posts_id=2788741&dest=28733] This screencast shows Seattle Pacific University Residency Certification students how to select a WordPress Theme for their bPortfolios. (11:18)
