It's not a bad idea, I think portfolios should be managed with online
software. But let me suggest that a content management system (CMS)
that can handle media and different content types would be a better
route than traditional blog software.
Drupal comes to mind but there are others that will work.
- The idea is that the 'blog' is just one aspect of the portfolio.
- multi-user (many teachers to many students) support is better
- better security and permissions control
- better workflow - what happens after a particular type of content is
submitted? Does it go through an approval process, can it be modified
afterwords?
- potentially superior integration with school SIS as you can add
modules to talk to your CMS that talks to your school database software
Kind regards,
Ernest Koe
The Proof Group LLC/edSocialMedia.com
On Dec 6, 2008, at 9:02 AM, Fred Bartels wrote:
> I wonder if blogs, with very carefully controlled access, might be a
> good
> long-term solution for student portfolios?
>
> Advantages
> -the software is already well developed and free, and is inherently
> structured for accumulating information over time
> -care and feeding of the portfolio is under the control of the
> person who
> has the most motivation to maintain it over many years
> -each portfolio would reflect the personality of the student in
> style and
> presentation as well as content
> -blogs would allow students to not only present their best work, but
> to
> reflect upon it
> -commenting is easy for those permitted access
>
> Fred
>
> -------------------------
> Fred Bartels
> Head - Computer Department
> Rye Country Day School
> 914-925-4610
>
>
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>> Our school is just beginning to talk about doing student
>> portfolios. I
>> have
>> a million questions about how other schools do these and wondered
>> if you
>> use
>> online programs or software for portfolios and have any
>> recommendations?
>> Suggestions? Caveats?
>>
>> Maureen Tumenas
>> Berkshire Country Day School
>> Lenox, MA
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