Tag Archives: digital portfolios

The Importance of Student Voice

Posted on February 27, 2013 by colleenkr

“The very idea of students deciding what they want to learn and how!  Preposterous!”, was said by: a) a teacher in 1900 b) a teacher in 2013 c) both (a) and (c) How much time do we take to consider … Continue reading →

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Emerging From The Abyss

Posted on February 9, 2013 by colleenkr

There have been so many wonderful resources that have helped teachers realize the potential for, and the benefits of, student blogging.  Comments4Kids is a great place to begin sorting through suggested class blogs, especially if you have the time to read … Continue reading →

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Digital Portfolios

Posted on October 17, 2012 by colleenkr

Could this be the end of an era?  For as long as I’ve taught visual arts, students have begun each semester by decorating their portfolios according to a theme that I have chosen (or they have negotiated).  I have always … Continue reading →

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