It’s More Than a Container of Evidence!  

CURR 480 Building a Chalk and Wire e- Portfolio for the Teacher

Job Search

Make a name card.Pick up handouts on your table.Review syllabus.

When you arrive . . .

CURR 480 Building a Chalk and Wire e- Portfolio for the Teacher Job Search

Course Goals1. Understand purpose of a digital hiring portfolio2. Understand frameworks for designing a digital

teaching portfolio using Chalk and Wire Assessment Management System.

3. Develop an e- portfolio using different media and hyperlinking.

4. Understand how to use a hiring/showcase e-portfolios with prospective employers and people serving as references

5. Develop skills for multi-media components such as a digital teaching story.

6. Understand different strategies for sharing portfolios.

To understand the purpose of an e-hiring portfolio

Create a C&W portfolio.

Understand the components of a hiring e- portfolio.

Goals for TodayWoo Hoo!

I’ve got the edge!

8:00 Welcome, Goals, Introductions 8:15 Purpose 8:30 Example 8:45 Guide to Creating a C&W e- Hiring Portfolio 9:15 Create a C&W Portfolio 9:45 Homework

Agenda

Notes

HIRINGPORTFOLIOS

TypesHow to

Use

PurposeHow toDevelop

It’s a result of self-assessing.

An organized container of evidence with critical reflection that

demonstrates knowledge, skills, and dispositions

in relation to expectations of employer or other professional standards.

What is an e-hiring portfolio?

The e-Hiring Portfolio

Table of Contents indicates organization

Evidence indicates

knowledge/skills/dispositions

Reflective paragraphs introduces each section indicates critical reflection

How to Use Your e-Hiring Portfolio

Before the interview- To organize your thinking and evidence.

During the interview- To present evidence, examples, and illustrations

from (printed portfolio). - This requires PRACTICE.

After the interview- To provide each interviewer with your digital

portfolio CD in an envelope.

1. High level of verbal communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated during interviews

2. High level of written communication demonstrated in application material

3. Unique skills, knowledge and experience

Important Selection Factors

Source: Kniseley, Greg, Vesey, Melissa, and Zakin, Rebecca (2009). Winning a teaching position in a tight job market. 2011 AAEE Job Search Handbook. American Association of Employment in Education. pp. 4-6.

What can interviewers observe when reviewing a portfolio?

A.Unique Skills, Knowledge, Experiences

B. Knowledge/skills of teaching C. Critical reflection D.DispositionsE. Organization

Formats

A. Printed 3-ring binder

B. Digital, computer-constructed

Develop both formats.

Sam’s C&W e-Hiring Portfolio With Video Interview

What are three suggestions can you use while constructing your e-portfolio?

What did you like about Sam’s portfolio? What can you do the same or differently? What questions would you like to ask Sam?

Reflection

Personal BrandDevise a personal brand for

hiring portfolios (and business cards)

Benefits of Computer-Constructed e-Hiring Portfolios Professional in appearance Message to interviewers – “Applicant uses

technology.” Able to use multi-media (brief video clips,

PowerPoint presentation, scanned work samples)

Easy to reproduce and deliver – CDs and urls

But a printed portfolio can be practical for interviews.

Develop your digital media development skills. Reduce size (resolution) of images. Save as PDF. View completed portfolio on Windows and MAC

computers. Edit video clips of teaching for digital teaching

story. Two – three minutes Include images of planning and reflection

commentary Total amount of time: 5-7 minutes.

Suggestions for Developing Digital Portfolios

Storage Media

A.Web-based pay for service ( e.g., Chalk and Wire, Live Text)

B. Web-based free service (e.g., Google Page Creator, Google Docs)

C. DVD-RD.CD or USB flash drive

Development Media

A. Web-based pay for service (e.g., Chalk and Wire, Live Text)

B. Web-based free service (e.g., Google Page Creator, Google Docs)

C. Microsoft Office softwareD. Other digital portfolio

development software (e.g., Dreamweaver)

Statement of Purpose Table of Contents

I. Cover Letter II. ResumeIII. Philosophy Statement IV. Images of Teaching V. Unit Planning with Two Implemented Plans VI. Reflection on Implemented Lesson VII. Student Work – Assessment of Student LearningVIII. Plans for Professional DevelopmentIX. Results of an Evaluation of TeachingX. Parent – Guardian Communication

XI. Digital Teaching Story X. Other: Certifications, BCI, Letters of Reference

Organizing Your Portfolio

Explain the purpose of the hiring portfolio.

Relate to professional teaching standards job description and employer expectations.

Statement of Purpose

Resume

Indicates a candidate’s disposition of critical reflection.

You can explain . . . Why the item was selected - Significance What you learned or achieved Your goals for future learning

Relate thinking to professional teaching standards, theory/research about how children learn and effective teaching.

Reflective Paragraphs for each Section

1. Monitor one’s progress of learning.2. Relate standards, theory and research on

effective teaching to the practice of teaching. 3. Problem solve-analyze situations thoroughly

and generate effective strategies. 4. Set goals for future learning.

What is critical thinking and reflection?

The ability to…

EXAMPLE: Unit Planning with Two Implemented Lesson PlansIn this section you can view evidence of my ability to plan a unit using a “backwards design approach (McTighe & Wiggins, 2005). The unit planning framework centers on the idea that the design process should begin with identifying the desired results and then "work backwards" to develop instruction rather than the traditional approach of defining topics need to be covered. The framework includes three main stages:◦ Stage 1: Identify desired outcomes and results.◦ Stage 2: Determine what constitutes acceptable evidence of

competency in the outcomes and results (assessment).◦ Stage 3: Plan instructional strategies and learning experiences

that bring students to these competency levels.

Unit planning helps me focus on the big ideas, align with standards, and plan systematically for assessment of student learning.

(Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standard 2)

Source: McTighe, J. & Wiggins, G. (2005) Understanding by design. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development.

1. Explains the significance of the evidence, what was learned, and/or challenges and goals for future learning

2. Demonstrates evidence of self-assessment, critical thinking and reflection

3. Demonstrates effective professional communication

Criteria

Next Class: February 23, 8-10 AM, HBS 215

1. Complete Online Class 1 in Bb My Course Work.

2. Collect documents that serve as evidence for the portfolio and images of teaching

3. Draft reflective paragraphs for each page.4. Create folders on computer for each page of

your C&W e-hiring portfolio.5. Be prepared to share one page of your C&W

e- hiring portfolio.

Homework for Next Class

There are no secrets to winning the perfect teaching job. It is the result of preparation, persistence, hard work, and learning from

experience.