ePortfolio

Sample Page

 The purpose of the ePortfolio is to allow you to show your strengths as a student in every class. In this portfolio you will select essays, projects, labs, assignments, tests, multimedia projects, and presentations from all of your classes in order to show your progress towards meeting the ESLRs. By the time you are a senior, your four portfolios should show that you have met all of the ESLRs. Although this the first year of the ePortfolio, this will be an ongoing project and you will create a new portfolio for each year.

 

Organization

  1. Your home page will have a link to each of the 6 ESLR pages
  2. Each ESLR page will have the name of the ESLR and the ESLR goals written on it
  3. Each ESLR page will have at least one paragraph of reflection about your strengths in that category and how well you have progressed towards meeting those ESLR goals
  4. Each ESLR page will have links to all of the portfolio selections for that ESLR
  5. Each link to a portfolio selection should have a title and brief description (class the piece was created for, date it was created, and a brief description of the assignment)
  6. Many portfolio selections will meet more than one ESLR goal and therefore should be linked to from multiple ESLR pages. (You still must have a minimum of 12 portfolio selections total)

 

Requirements

  1. At least one paragraph of reflection for each ESLR page
    1. Carefully reflect on your strengths as a student, on how well you Communicate, Use technology, Solve problems, Be responsible, etc. for each category. Then address which specific ESLR goals you have already met (and how), and which you need to focus on achieving for next year.
    2. Carefully proofread each reflection so that it is clear and free of errors
  2. A brief description of each portfolio selection
    1. Name of piece
    2. Class the piece was created for
    3. Date it was created
    4. Brief description of the assignment and how it meets an ESLR goal(s)
    5. You only need to write one description for each piece, so be sure to address all of the ESLR goals it meets. For example, your Lion’s Club speech may meet goals under Communicate, under Use Technology, and others.
  3. At least two portfolio selections for each of the 6 main ESLRs
  4. A minimum of 12 portfolio selections
  5. Reflections and portfolio selections will be free of grammatical and spelling errors (this may require a small amount of revision)
  6. At least three portfolio selections from English class, from science class, and from social studies class
  7. At least one portfolio selection from math class and from distance learning
  8. At least one portfolio selection from EAST, Mock Trial, drama, art, filmmaking, or other class

 

Guidelines

  1. Choose carefully. It is better to have 15 excellent portfolio selections and descriptions than 30 pieces that don’t all show your best work
  2. Play to your strengths. If you have a lot of technology skills, choose 5 pieces that show those skills, and two or three for the other categories.
  3. Nevertheless, do choose a variety of pieces that show all of your skills as a student on not just one focus area.

 

Due Date: Final Draft: Thursday, March 23

 

Grading Criteria

You will receive a grade for this portfolio that will count as a portion of your grade in your English, math, science, and social studies classes. See the grading criteria sheet for details on how the portfolio will be graded.
Expected School-wide Learning Results

ESLRs

 

Graduates of Eastern Sierra Academy will . . .

Communicate

  • Use the skills of communications—writing, speaking, thinking, listening, and organizing—to effectively communicate ideas and opinions at school and in the global community.
  • Use technology to enhance and increase communication.
  • Write and revise persuasive, clear, well-supported, grammatically correct, and logical speeches, reports, essays, narratives, letters, and other documents.
  • Develop, express, and critique individual opinions and creative or practical ideas in various settings.

 

Use technology

  • Use technology for research, problem solving, analysis, presentation, and communication.
  • Learn new technologies through self-discovery.
  • Use telecommunications and the internet effectively, understanding its advantages and disadvantages.
  • Be able to troubleshoot computer hardware, software, and digital technologies.

 

Solve problems and think critically

  • Solve problems in academic and real world settings.
  • Research, analyze, synthesize, and apply information from literature, historical documents, scientific data, and secondary sources.
  • Make informed decisions honestly and responsibly.
  • Be prepared for academic testing in all settings and levels.

 

Be responsible and self-directed citizens

  • Know about and be prepared for college and future careers.
  • Demonstrate mastery by going above and beyond what is ordinary or expected.
  • Use effective time management skills.

 

Cooperate & show respect

·        Work cooperatively using effective leadership and group skills.

·        Stand up for personal beliefs and respect the beliefs and opinions of others.

·        Understand how actions or lack of actions affect oneself and others.

·        Learn to be respectful by being shown respect from staff through high standards, opportunities, and privileges.

 

Think Globally

  • Have an awareness and understanding of global viewpoints, belief systems, cultures, and political systems.
  • Be aware of the basic responsibilities of citizens of our American democratic system.
  • Be aware of our environmental responsibilities as global citizens.