Running head: EPORTFOLIO PROPOSAL

EPortfolio Proposal

Lauren MacDonald

Instructor: Dr. F. Feng

University of British Columbia

November 5th, 2013

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Purpose

The purpose of my ePortfolio is to fulfill the course requirements for ETEC 590 by

producing a concrete product that showcases my learning in the MET program at UBC. I feel

the creation of my ePortfolio is an excellent opportunity to reflect on my teaching

philosophy and practise and how it has transformed since beginning the MET program.

Reflecting on the selected artifacts will allow me to show the connections between my

learning and my teaching practise through theory and research. Completing my ePortfolio,

and thereby meeting the requirements for ETEC 590, will enable me to complete the MET

program and apply for upgrading of my teacher certification in my province of

Newfoundland Labrador.

Audience

My immediate audience for my ePortfolio includes my colleagues in ETEC 590,

course instructor, Dr. Franc Feng, and Dr. Alex de Cosson, another faculty reader. My hope is

that my ePortfolio will be viewed by other current and future MET students. My audience

also includes current and future employers and colleagues. My final audience members

include my family and friends to answer the many questions they have asked about my

program and demonstrate what exactly I have been learning these last two years.

Objectives and Outcomes

The objectives and outcomes for my ePortfolio are:

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to provide evidence of my learning in order to complete the requirements of 590

and the MET program.

to demonstrate an understanding of theory and research in education technology,

analyze and synthesize my learning, and to make connections in my learning and

with my teaching practice.

to reflect on my personal growth and transformation in MET and how I can apply the

knowledge and skills I have learned to create a 21st century learning environment

that is student centered and where the use of technology plays a prominent role.

to create an electronic record of artifacts from my time in the MET program that can

be shared with colleagues and future employers.

Metaphor

After much deliberating, I have chosen a trip or journey as the metaphor for my

ePortfolio. I chose this metaphor because one of the things that I love to do is travel. Since

childhood, I have travelled nationally and internationally, either for pleasure, education or

employment. It has been my experience that through my travels, I return home changed and

having learned something not only about the place I visited and but also about myself. I feel

that my time in the MET program has been filled with both personal and professional

transformation, where I have evolved and learned more about myself as an educator.

Sections of ePortfolio

The sections for my ePortfolio include:

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1.) Trip Itinerary. Despite the purpose for a journey, they all have an itinerary of

some form. This will be my homepage and will welcome visitors to the site, present the

purpose of my ePortfolio, and provide the viewer with my “Virtual Tour”.

2.) Travel Preparations. Planning and preparing for a trip requires a great deal of

thought, consideration and decision making. Here I will provide background information

about myself and my interest in the MET program.

3.) The Essentials. There are always essential items that you cannot leave home

without when going on a trip. This section will include artifacts and reflections from the 4

core courses in the MET program which were each an essential part of my learning and

transformation.

ETEC 500: Luggage - Final Project: Literature Review & Research Proposal on the influence of blogging on writing in primary Early French Immersion

ETEC 510: Maps - Design Wiki: Technology in French Immersion

-Design Project: Blended Language Learning Website for Elementary ESL

ETEC 511: Travel Books and Brochures-Group Project/Website: Anthropology & Sociology of Educational Technology-Theorizing ET essay and cartoon: Move Over, Overhead Projector! The Interactive

White Board Has Arrived!

ETEC 512: Tickets and Passport- Essay: Personal Theory of Learning - Concept Map on Learning Theories- Group Assignment: Developmental Theories of Learning Website

4.)Sightseeing. There are always different types of sites to see, visit and experience

on a trip. There is also the occasional challenge that you may encounter. This section will

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present artifacts and reflections from my 5 elective courses in the MET program. Each

course played a key role in enhancing my learning and transforming my teaching practise.

ETEC 530: Historical Sites-Website: Online Constructivist Lesson- Concept Map on Constructivism

ETEC 532: Cultural Experience-Vignette Analysis: “What should I post on the message board?”-Visual Representation of Course Learning

ETEC 533: A “Must See” Attraction-Prezi: 21st Century Learning Environments-Online Tutorial: iPads in the Elementary Math and Science Classroom

ETEC 565A: Recommended Site-Zooburst: Digital Story-LMS project (Short Video Tour of Moodle)-Course Blog

ETEC 540: Travel Challenges-Collaborative Assignment: Social Media and Literacy Website

The reflections for each course will contain: a description of the course and artifact,

how the course and artifact link to my metaphor and have influenced my teaching practice

and philosophy, the artifact itself and/or a link to the artifact, references to learning theory

and research, and images of my metaphor.

5.) Homeward Bound: Every trip must come to an end. ETEC 590 is the end of my

journey through MET. This section will contain my reflection on ETEC 590 and on creating

my ePortfolio. A link to my assessment rubric will also be included in this section.

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6.) Souvenirs: No matter what the trip, there are always souvenirs you take with you,

that are both tangible and intangible. This section will include my future plans on how I

intend to apply the knowledge and skills that I have learned from the MET program to

benefit my students and colleagues.

6.) Tour Guides. Tour guides often play a role in your trip being memorable,

productive and successful. This section will contain a list of references that have guided my

learning and helped to create my ePortfolio. In addition, I will also include a list of media

tools that I have used in the creation of my ePortfolio and the various artifacts included.

Timeline

Dates ActivityWeek 4: September 23rd- 29th

Submit ePortfolio Proposal for instructor and peer feedback.

Week 5: September 30th- October 6thProvide feedback to peers on their ePortfolio proposal. Review feedback from colleagues and instructor. Set up ePortfolio platform.

Week 6: October 7th- 13th Begin adding artifacts to site and work on their reflections.

Week 7: October 14th- 20th Continue working on ePortfolio and reflections.

Week 8: October 21st-27th Have at least 3 artifacts and reflections uploaded for peer and instructor review.

Week 9: October 28th-November 3rdProvide peer feedback to colleagues.Review feedback from colleagues and instructor.

Week 10: November 4th-10thContinue working on remaining artifacts

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and reflectionsDraft script for “Virtual Tour”.

Week 11: November 11th- 17thPost ePortfolio for peer review #2. Provide peer feedback to colleagues.Review feedback from colleagues.Work on final “Virtual Tour” and upload to ePortfolio.

Week 12: November 18th-24th: Make any final revisions to ePortfolio.

Week 13: November 25th-December 1stSubmit ePortfolio. Provide final feedback to colleagues.

Assessment Rubric

Descriptors Excellent/Consistent

Satisfactory/Sometimes

Unsatisfactory/Absent

Purpose & Audience

-ePortfolio has clear focus-purpose clearly stated-audience is clear

Artifacts - variety of artifacts included-connection is made to metaphor

Reflection Demonstrates clear individual learning and growth through:-linking theory/ research to practice-connecting new and old knowledge/ skills-the ability to critically evaluate work-connects learning to teaching practice

Metaphor -integrated throughout ePortfolio-clear connection to artifacts-links to learning

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Design -easy navigation-includes a virtual tour- links are live (internal and external)- demonstrates creativity- well structured layout - aesthetically pleasing

Mechanics -includes proper citations -professional writing-proper grammar and spelling

adapted from checklist in found in ETEC 590 Learning Module Week 4 https://connect.ubc.ca/bbcswebdav/pid-1552914-dt-content-rid5333423_1/courses/SIS.UBC.ETEC.590.64A.2013W1.18620/ETEC590/lessons/lesson04/ETEC590-checklist.pdf

Key References and Resources

The “Tour Guides” page in my ePortfolio will contain a complete list of references

used in my ePortfolio. Some possible references include:

Anderson, T. (2008). “Towards a Theory of Online Learning.” In: Anderson, T. & Elloumi, F.

Theory and Practice of Online Learning. Athabasca University.

Bates and Poole. (2003) “A Framework for Selecting and Using Technology.” In Effective

Teaching with Technology. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Jonassen, D. H., & Land, S.L. (Eds.). (2000). Theoretical Foundations of Learning

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Environments (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.

National Research Council. (2000). How people learn: Brain, mind and school. (Expanded

edition. )Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

Prensky, M. (2001). Digital natives, digital immigrants. On the Horizon, 9(5), 1-6.