National Educational Computing Conference 2009

National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) 2009
June 28-July 1, 2009
Washington, DC
http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2009/

Seven ePortfolio related sessions can be found by searching the program here: http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2009/program/search.php

1) ePortfolios 2.0: Web 2.0 tools to Improve/Showcase Student Technology Literacy
[Formal Session: Lecture]
Helen Barrett, electronicportfolios.org
Wednesday, 7/1/2009, 12:00pm–1:00pm WWCC 103 B

Learn how to implement free interactive Web 2.0 tools to facilitate classroom-based assessment of student technology literacy, including the advantages and disadvantages of blogs, wikis, and Google Apps.

2) The Dynamic Nature of ePortfolio Requirements and Processes
[Formal Session: Panel]
Linda Mensing-Triplett, Lesley University with Arlene Borthwick, Ann Cunningham, Davina Pruitt-Mentle and Laura Turner
Tuesday, 6/30/2009, 3:30pm–4:30pm WWCC 158

This panel discussion on the use of ePortfolios in schools examines implementation processes and challenges and the use of eportfolios for program evaluation purposes. Recommended by ISTE's SIGTE

3) Developing and Managing an Effective Internship Experience in a Distance Education Program
[Informal Session: Poster]
Kristen Winter, Johns Hopkins University with Francesca Carpenter and Lauren Owen
Tuesday, 6/30/2009, 10:00am–12:00pm WWCC East Registration Lobby, Table: 3

Discover technology tools and techniques to structure an internship at a distance. Overcome challenges of working with site-based mentors, assessing learning, integrating eportfolios, and promoting self-evaluation and reflection

4) ePortfolios for Students & Staff Using Free Web 2.0 Tools
[Informal Session: Poster]
Scott Floyd, White Oak Independent School District
Monday, 6/29/2009, 11:00am–1:00pm WWCC East Registration Lobby, Table: 6

Meet representatives from one Texas district who will share exactly how they met a changing landscape for students and staff while garnering welcome attention. Recommended by ISTE's SIGTEL

5) ePortfolios: Painless Implementation in the K-12 Space
[Informal Session: Poster]
Clarke Stevenson, EdCube Pty Ltd. with Michael Giulieri
Monday, 6/29/2009, 11:00am–1:00pm WWCC East Registration Lobby, Table: 2

More than 10 years of research, development, and trial and error culminated in a roadmap for success. (contains Commercial Content)

6) The Utility of E-Portfolios in Teacher Education
[Research Paper: Discussion]
Michele Parker, UNC Wilmington with Abdou Ndoye and Albert Ritzhaupt
Monday, 6/29/2009, 11:00am–12:00pm WWCC 159, Table: 4

This study will validate the Electronic Portfolio Student Perspective Instrument using a different population. Implications for preservice teachers will be discussed.

7) SAF140 Web 2.0 Tools for Classroom-Based Assessment and Interactive Student ePortfolios
[Workshop: Hands-on]
Helen Barrett, electronicportfolios.org
Saturday, 6/27/2009, 8:30am–3:30pm WWCC 150 B

Web 2.0 tools facilitate interaction and feedback. Evaluate free online tools to create interactive ePortfolios that support formative assessment, focusing on academic standards and the NETS*S.