The Effectiveness of E- Portfolios with Ninth Grade Language Arts students

By: LaRhonda WareEDIT 6900Spring 2011

Introduction

Research done on this topic

PapertPapertStudents are more engaged when producing products for an authentic audience.

BarrettBarrett There is a need to a need to focus on the K-12 student.

Hsin Kai Wu and Ya-Ling HuangHsin Kai Wu and Ya-Ling HuangE-portfolios promote self-assessment and student reflection.

Statement of need?

Technology does not always lead to successful learning environments for all students.

Among the research there is no strong correlation between motivation and learning.

How does creating and publishing web-based portfolios impact learning for

urban high school freshman?

Research Question

Purpose of this study The purpose of the study is to

determine the attributes related to creating and publishing web-portfolios that increase the motivation and academic success of urban ninth grade students.

Research Methods

Teacher Volunteers- Participant Observers

Materials for Instructional UnitsQuestionnaires for TeachersQuestionnaires for StudentsMC. assessment

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