KCS

=**E-Portfolios at KCS **= The technology goal at Kindersley Composite School was to implement and evaluate e-portfolios using Moodle, and use them to showcase evidence of learning.

Moodle has a e-portfolio module called Exabis E-Portfolio, which the technology office installed for us. A “KCS Portfolio” class was created, and a cross section of students from grade 8-12 was enrolled. Students then could set up their classes, provide and introduction and set up viewing permissions for the portfolios.

Students uploaded work such as pictures of work done in Welding, copies of Fit Stats done in Phys. Ed, and written work in ELA. Students could then explain and reflect on the piece of work.


 * Highlights **
 * E-portfolios were set up for various classes through grade 8-12 using Moodle e-portfolios.
 * Students entered different pieces of work from various subjects into portfolio.
 * Teachers were provided with laptops at parent teacher interviews to facilitate students sharing evidence of learning.


 * Obstacles **
 * Need for scheduled time to enter work into portfolios. Some class periods found it difficult to have computer time for students to enter work.
 * Creating student motivation to enter work on a regular basis.


 * Work Yet to Do **
 * Provide opportunities for students to showcase work
 * Education promoting e-portfolios to students, parents, and staff
 * Evaluate future of portfolios (paper vs. e-portfolio or both)
 * Evaluate other platforms for e-portfolios