Electronic Portfolio Lesson 2
Creating Electronic Portfolio's
Target Population
Grade Level: Middle School (6-8)
Population Characteristics: This lesson was designed for an average size class of learners who have demonstrated the ability to work responsibly with computers. The class has had previous experience using computers and has shown excitement when incorporating computer use in their learning experiences. The group has spent time developing critical thinking and reflective skills and has shown immense progress in these areas. The class has learned about Electronic Portfolio's and their importance. They have been asked to think about what documents they want to include in their Electronic Portfolio's and how to make their EP's unique.
Lesson Groupings: Whole class discussion, Electronic Portfolio creation.
Objectives
Students will be able to...
- Use Google Sites to create a personal Electronic Portfolio.
- Explain how to make personal Electronic Portfolio unique.
- Identify different works to put in the Electronic Portfolio.
Timing
This lesson will take two 45 minute periods.
Materials
Computer Lab.
Personal Documents chosen by students.
Creating a Google Site Directions handout Student Handout
Scope and Sequence
Introduction
I will begin class by reviewing what Electronic Portfolio's are and why they are important. I will then explain that we will be creating Electronic Portfolio's during the class period. I will ask students what they think should be included in their Electronic Portfolio and make a list of these items on the board. I will supplement the list with any additional items which need to be included for the EP. See Teachers Notes (Teachers Notes Lesson 2) 15 minutes
Creating Electronic Portfolio's
Students will be given a handout to follow in order to set up their google site. I will also model how to create a google site. Students should be following my directions as we create our sites. Students will then sign onto their computers and navigate to Google. If students do not already have a google usernamer they will create one by clicking SIGN IN and signing up for an account. Once signed in, students will click the MORE tab and then the SITES tab bringing them to Google Sites. Next, students will click create site. The site name will be "First and Last name's EP" (Ashley Keegan's EP). The site description will detail the teachers name, course and year for the class (Miss Keegan's 8th Grade U.S. History). Students will then choose a theme for their EP, type in the security code and click create site.
Once the students have created their site, they will begin to edit it. The students will work individually on this with only a brief tutorial from the teacher. The teacher will be walking around the room answering any student questions. Students will spend the remaing time working on their portfolios. They should gather any additional resources for homework (such as pictures or additional assignments) and bring to class the next day. The second day of this lesson, students should be working independently on uploading files to their site and personalizing their EP. (70 minutes)
Wrap Up
At the end of the second class the students will write the URL address of their website on the chart provided by the teacher. I will explain to students they can find the URL for their site by clicking on "share this site" and then the "web address" tab. (5 minutes)