Mrs. Howe's Class
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A portfolio tells a story.  It is the story of knowing… Portfolios are a student’s own stories of what they know, why they believe they know it and why others should be of the same opinion.   (Paulson & Paulson, 1991)

My Vision for Publishing Student Work

My ideal vision for publishing student work would be for my students to create a web portfolio and establish a sustainable professional web presence for themselves. Students need to be independent learners and reflect on their learning and progress. They need to ask themselves the questions of what worked, what did not work and what could they do to improve next time.  Designed well, a web-based portfolio would result in increased student understanding of what, why and how they have learned, support their organizational and communication skills, and reinforce the importance of setting goals and creating strategies for lifelong learning.

The reality for showcasing my students’ work and our online program is that I must be creative. This is a wonderful challenge. My current plan is to use samples of student work that do not directly identify the students. The purpose for publishing student work on this website is to encourage and promote our online learning program and to build awareness of the possibilities and opportunities it offers.

Links to Student Work

Flash Animation

Digital Photography

Game Design

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