Provide Needed TechnologyDescription
Although an electronic portfolio system is not required, it eases the storage, organization, and review of graduation portfolios. If a school decides to use an electronic portfolio system it should contact another school or schools already using an electronic system or contact RIDE or RINET about the state-wide system that is being developed.
It is also important to ensure that students and teachers have adequate access to computers in their classrooms, the library or media center, and/or computer labs in order to enter, reflect on, and review portfolio entries.
Things to Consider
Make sure that requiring students and teachers to use an electronic portfolio system does not place an unfair burden on anyone. Review other systems and make a list of users and their needs and the requirements specific to the school before developing a system or contracting with a vendor to develop a system.
Tools
RINET Electronic Portfolio Considerations
Rhode Island Network for Educational Technology (RINET) collected this list of considerations for schools making decisions about the design and structure of an electronic portfolio system. This is not an exhaustive list but will help school think about the many important components of developing or evaluating an electronic portfolio system.
Checklist for Electronic Portfolio System Technology
This is a checklist of some of the major considerations for using an electronic portfolio system. This list provides rationale for using an electronic system, the major areas to consider when developing or purchasing a system, and some things to think about before you begin using an electronic system.
