This session focused on the use of the Penn State blogging platform to create student e-portfolios. The presenters discussed the benefits of using a blogging platform to create a student teacher’s professional portfolio. One of the benefits discussed were the ability of the user to engage in reflective learning process over a long period of time. Another benefit mentioned was the ability to tag and recover past posts and comments. The platform archives all posts and tags and lets the user access information when they need it.
The e-Portfolio seems like a great way to track the development of a teaching philosophy over the course of a year and after. I am excited to create my own portfolio over the course of my student teaching next year. The user has the ability to take the portfolio with them after their time at Penn State and provide future employers access to it.
The portfolio turns into a personal webpage that represents your learning over time. It also allows others to comment and offer suggestions to you for the future. Seem like a great tool for practicing or future teachers to track their changes over time.