In previous episodes, we focused on getting students producing digital evidence of active learning and this episode is coming at the perfect time because we are discussing ways students can create digital portfolios for creating and organizing all of their evidence of learning into one place.

Resource #1

Google Docs

Why Selected: It makes sense to open this episode discussing the potential for using Google Docs as a portfolio platform. Most people typically associate writing with Docs. So, discussing how it can be used for student portfolios is a perfect place to begin.

Resources:

• Google Docs Portfolio Template
• Readers Response Template

Resource #2

Google Slides

Why Selected: When sharing the idea of using Google Docs as a portfolio platform, educators often ask about changing the layout of the Doc, re-organizing information, and sometimes even if it’s possible to add a video player. When I’ve shared Google Docs portfolio ideas live with educators, the questions start flying. Ideas begin bouncing all over the room and quite often find an answer to their question with the features of Google Slides.

Resources:

• Google Slides Portfolio Template
• AudioPlayer for Slides - Chrome Extension
• Twisted Wave - Online Audio Editor

Resource #3

Google Sites

Why Selected: If students and educators wanted to tech it up a notch and include or embed even more examples the of multimedia content they created  - I think we should point them in the direction of Google Sites!

Google Sites is so robust that students can add and organize content easily from practically anywhere!

Resources:

More resources:

• ISTE Standard(s) for Educators and Students
• Newspapers In Education
• Common Sense Media

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