Winning Strategies Conference 2010 – Metro ECSU – Saturday, March 20

Jonathan C. W. Jones, M.Ed.Jonathan.jones@nemetro.k12.mn.us

https://transitiontechlab.wikispaces.com/Trainings

eFolio for Transitioning Students

EDGEDescriptionStandardsTechnologyFundingStatusFutureResources

Outline

ExplainDemonstrate

GuideEnable

EDGE

Realistic people are DOERSInvestigative people are

THINKERS. Artistic people are CREATORS.

Social people are HELPERS. Enterprising people are

PERSUADERS. Conventional people are

ORGANIZERS.

I like to:…keep records of my work            

…be a leader            …work outdoors            …work in an office            …work on math problems            …help people            …draw            …give speeches            

R I A S E C

           

My Interest Profile

My Interest Profile

Interest Profile Adapted from MN Careers 2008

Goal: Students 18-21 will learn how to create their own electronic portfolio (eFolio) that will

highlight their transition into adult life.

Project Description

How: By learning how to navigate several software applications (PowerPoint) and online resources (eFolio MN & Atomic Learning)

Using eFolio MN: students created secure online educational and occupational portfolios to use and share.

Using Atomic Learning: students viewed step-by-step video tutorials on how to make their portfolios.

Project Description

ISTE Standard eFolio Connection

Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning

Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative process. (eFolio Artifact List)

Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessment

Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching. (Senteo Peer Evaluation)

Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. (Paid Presentation to Granters)

Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources. (EDGE)

Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others. (2-Week Teacher SMART Board Trial)

Standards

MN Career & Technical Standards Connected to Project

Technology

www.efoliominnesota.com/

www.atomiclearning.com/k12/minnesota_efolio?from_legacy=1

A Web-based portfolio designed to help you create a living showcase of your education, career, and personal achievements.

A Web-based software training and support

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Sample eFolio

Desktop Computers Individual student work

SMART Board Group instruction (EDGE) Group learning videos (Atomic

Learning) Student practice presentations

SMART Senteo Response System Peer evaluation

Technology

VIDEO

Qwest Teachers & Technology Granthttp://www.mnbp.com/article.cfm?aid=6&atid=90&cid=2

Funding

Minnesota Computers for Schools

http://www.mncfs.org/

Northeast Metro 916 Foundationhttp://www.nemetro.k12.mn.us/20221061795521590/site/

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Finalizing last pages Making revisions Practicing presentations Evaluating presentations Evaluating eFolio Determining attire

This Project Lead To Dynamic eFolios for students Initiation of Laptop program 2-Week SMART Board Trial Teacher feedback on SMART Board trial

Project Status

April 28th Young Adults Present Board members for Qwest Teacher &

Technology Grant 916 Foundation Board members Classroom Teachers & parents

Project Evaluations Brainstorm for 2010-11

Additional Possibilities SMART Board classroom study Continuation of Laptop program More technology integration (ex. Skype)

Project Future

Resources

InternetMy Wiki Pagehttp://transitiontechlab.wikispaces.com/Qwest+Grant+Summary

MN Career & Technical Education (CTE)http://cfl.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/Career_Technical_Education/Forms_Resources/index.html

ISTE National Technology Standardhttp://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS

BooksMn Career 2010- MN State Colleges & Universities

Integrating Transition Planning Into the IEP Process-Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Career Development & Transition

Pathways to Success: Helping Your MN Teen With College & Career Decisions- MN State Colleges & Universities, MN Department of Education, & iSeek Solutions