5 Reasons Why Our Students Are Writing Blogs and Creating ePortfolios | Powerful Learni... - 2 views
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What happens when these digital tools no longer matter?
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We have no problems teaching them to comment in full sentences and with appropriate spelling etc,
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This is short but to the point and informative article that provides some insights into the importance of the technology we are working with in class -
Summary: Cultivate a positive digital footprint, both for yourself and for your students! In showing that ePortfolios provide students with transparency for family, skills for the future, effective digital citizenship, and an online cv for employers, this blog convicted ME that I should (a) learn to have a positive online presence, and (b) teach my student to do the same. -
This is an awesome article that makes a positive spin on the "digital footprint" theme. I've mostly come at it from a you-better-watch-what-you're-putting-out-there perspective...in other words, from a "be careful" point of view. This has re-framed it a little for me...made me realize I can approach digital writing with a let's-show-them-the-great-things-we're-doing attitude.