Week V

This week I designed an electronic teacher portfolio to provide some insight into my individual talents and beliefs. The electronic format allowed me to be selective in what I displayed, and it will be easier to update than my traditional hard copy portfolio. I had some knowledge of the electronic format from my undergraduate program at Kent State. We were just beginning to work with these types of portfolios when I was finishing my degree. Even though I had some experience, I had a difficult time developing the internal links going from page to page and in linking the artifacts. After straightening out the links, I think it turned out rather well. Check it out for yourself. Here is a link to my portfolio.

I liked completing this assignment because it displays my growth in the use of technology, and it has given me more confidence to pursue my future learning goals. My plan is to continue adding elements to my portfolio which will display my growth. This will give me a strong tool to evaluate my progress, and it will give me a concise snapshot of my abilities to display for future employers.

This course has been difficult at times, but overcoming those difficulties has made me more confident in my abilities concerning technology. I’m excited about installing these tools in my classroom this school year, and there implementation will give me more strategies to reach my students varying learning styles.