research has shown that schools that incorporate portfolios as a teaching and learning initiative typically have more success than those that view them primarily as a technology project.
Students should think about additional audiences for their work
Reflection is when they really start to take ownership,
Many colleges are now asking for more materials beyond the usual transcripts and written essays.
Educators can assess not just current student work, but also student development over time.
Schools that incorporate digital portfolios often discover that it becomes less about technology and more about students talking about and sharing their goals
In addition to addressing the digital divide, we need to address the pedagogical divide.
online connected communities of practice where people can grapple with a problem together, share what they have learned, develop a solution together, and connect with experts who can provide research, information, and strategies.
The challenge for teachers is to understand the opportunities new technology provides
I think that digital literacy has three parts. The first is the ability to use information well—to find it, consume it, analyze it, and leverage it to solve a problem. The second part of digital literacy is the ability to use media and digital technologies to communicate and collaborate effectively.
Third, and arguably the least understood, is the development of digital citizenship
Article from Ed Leadership (2011) with a conversation with Karen Cator from the Office of Educational Technology about important EdTech topics and the national vision for schools
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