Welcome back to day 3 of the EduMagic #teacherappreciationweek! Today I have Amanda Jean back on the show where is sharing the why, how, and what all about digital portfolios. You may remember Amanda was on the show previously on episode 26 where she shares about stuff for student teachers. You can check it out here!
Check out Amanda's presentation
Step 1 Pick a site!
Needs to work best for you
Readable and easy to navigate
Easy to use
Insert images, text, headings, etc.
FREE
Claim your space online
Step 2: Highlight your experiences
Share your experiences
Volunteer work
Work with kids!
Make space to highlight field experience
Student teaching
Ask the supervisor and mentor teachers if you can take pictures and put them on your website.
Step 3: Show real work with pictures
Show samples that you created
Student work
Best lessons and unit plans for employers to see
Have a whole tab for your unit! You are able to demonstrate your understanding of scope and sequence.
Digital content that you created (graphics, websites, etc.) show it!
Your brain is designed to process images quickly! Use images to showcase content.
Get permission first to take pictures and use them!
Get pictures with kids! (With permission!)
Quick tips:
Link all the things!
If you are talking about a lesson plan link to it or embed it
Show interest, personality, hobbies, volunteer work, etc.
Social media share what you are learning
Connect with Amanda
Twitter: @AmandaJeane2
Amanda is a WCU Alumni, #Teacher Educator, Technology Innovator, Robot Enthusiast, Volunteer, Foodie, Board Gamer, Future Jedi, Citizen of the Environment
You can find Amanda's teaching portfolio here.
You can find more about Amanda here amandajeanereichert.com.
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