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This teacher chose to have his students create RSA Animate-style videos as "an easy way to make them visualize their information, make connections, and re-tell their facts in a story that had a very tight story line that flowed.  All skills that would transfer nicely to any traditional essay." He really emphasizes the preparation and planning stages, which is great. He also talks about the process, which is useful.  All said, a great resource.

A great overview article on ePortfolios. Includes many tips, suggestions, and guidelines for developing an ePortfolio program with your students and classes.

This is the place to start if you are considering using ePortfolios with your students/classes. Dr. Barrett is an authority in the field of ePortfolios in the classroom. There are a ton of helpful resources and research articles related to ePortfolios here.

"This is the workspace for an online course Introduction to E-Portfolios in K-12 Schools, developed by Dr. Helen Barrett." https://sites.google.com/site/k12eportfolios/home

Additional resources from Helen Barrett: http://electronicportfolios.org/ Be sure to check out the following sections located on the page that opens from the above link: 1. "Electronic Portfolio Development" 2. "Frequently-Asked Questions" 3. ePortfolio Google Groups (might be a great way to connect with other teachers using ePortfolios!)

A very informative guide to all things ePortfolios from the New Zealand Ministry of Education. This is a very detailed report about how ePortolios have been used in schools throughout the country. Be sure to check out page 4 for a breakdown of the "distinguishing features & advantages" of ePortfolios compared to paper portfolios.

A great overview article on ePortfolios. Some helpful sections from the article include: "WHAT IS A PORTFOLIO?" "THE PROCESS OF PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT" "WHY ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS?"

From the site: "Help your students become better searchers Web search can be a remarkable tool for students, and a bit of instruction in how to search for academic sources will help your students become critical thinkers and independent learners. With the materials on this site, you can help your students become skilled searchers- whether they're just starting out with search, or ready for more advanced training."

For more info, view the link below: http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2013/01/can-google-help-students-master-art-online-search

This is a must watch/view resource! A very informative and interactive Prezi Presentation all about ePortfolios which includes helpful visual aids and links to research articles. From the creator: "A short presentation designed for those who are unfamiliar with e-Portfolios. It defines, illustrates and identifies the impact of e-Portfolios on learning with a focus on the 5-18 age group."

Very helpful how-to training videos created by Pathbrite for their ePortfolio system.

If you prefer a paper-based user guide, click the link below to access a Getting Started Guide created by Pathbrite: http://www.pathbrite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PB%20Getting%20Started%20User%20Guide%20v5.pdf Additional help resources can be accessed by clicking on the link below (scroll down to the "Resources" section): http://www.pathbrite.com/for-educators/

Outstanding YouTube video of Dr. Helen Barrett talking about how and why ePortfolios promote "deep learning" and reflection within students. This is a must watch 20 minute video for anyone interested in using ePortfolios with their students/classes.

Click the link below to access more ePortfolio video resources from Dr. Helen Barrett: https://sites.google.com/site/k12eportfolios/schedule/lesson-1

"How do we get people to understand programming? We change programming. We turn it into something that's understandable by people." Excellent demonstration of application of contextual understanding toward learning.

"Administrators and teachers are urgently looking for a proven system that will guide them through the complexities of Web 2.0. Too often, events like cyberbullying, sexting, plagiarizing and hacking push litigious chaos into the forefront of technology adoption, essentially stunting the development of digital citizenship progress. In response to this real and palpable need, iKeepSafe offers you these resources..."

"Providence Day School believes that there is a responsibility to train our students and faculty to be engaged, ethical, and productive digital citizens which why our resource guide has been updated. Each chapter now has a Take Action section to guide Educators to meaningful ways to engage their students."

Excellent article from Education Week. Explains the whys and hows of using group work to help students learn critical collaboration skills.

Helpful tips to make group work successful.

An excellent 2.5 minute video about how to use Google Docs effectively for learning. Teacher explains how her method of using the technology helps her teach writing and collaboration skills.

Very interesting take on the role and "benefits" of homework. Be sure to check out the very thorough debate taking place in the comments section at the end of the article.

"Course Description Ignition - Digital Literacy & Responsibility™ combines the power of cutting-edge instructional design, rich media, and simulations to educate teens and empower them with the skill set to leverage technology safely and effectively. The four-hour curriculum is designed for students in grades 6th - 9th and informs students on both "nuts and bolts" of how technology works and an introduction to STEM careers, while also placing them in virtual environments to tackle issues including privacy, security, cyberbullying, digital relationships, and the viral nature of the web."

"Our comprehensive Curriculum is designed to empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world. From lesson plans, videos, student interactives, and assessments, to professional learning and family outreach materials, our turnkey Curriculum provides schools with everything they need to take a whole-community approach to digital citizenship."

From a dyslexic, very tech savvy, high school student: "Here's a list of my favorite iPad apps and how I use them to help me both in and out of the classroom."