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10 Ways e-Portfolios Increase Learning

10 Ways e-Portfolios Increase Learning In schools, the use of e-portfolios is increasing as a way to enable learning, as well as a means to measure it. See Admissions Revolution (80 colleges and universities move towards use of online portfolios). There are a variety of types and purposes of e-portfolios including workspace, showcase, academic, employment, etc. This post focuses primarily on the blog as student workspace – designed as a tool to accelerate learning at any age, as well as to build capacity for being globally competitive beyond schooling. How might e-portfolios increase learning? 1) Writing – Does the importance of […]

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Take the 7/47 Challenge!

A few weeks ago at our annual Honors Assembly, a challenge was issued to the entire Mount Vernon community including students, parents, and teachers across Preschool through Grade 12. The challenge has 3 parts and takes place during the season of Lent beginning March 5 and ending April 20. Lent is 40 days, but including weekends, it is 47… 1) Live out the 7 Checkpoints (Andy Stanley) for 47 days. 2) Take a break (fast) from social media. * 3) Read the 4 Gospels. * Fasting is traditionally associated with food and water, though you can fast from almost anything. […]

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Navigating Middle School Waters: Partnering with Parents

Every day (no exaggeration), I am informed about a posting, screenshot, or conversation happening online or outside of school involving students. They are usually either mean-spirited or pertain to content inappropriate for kids. I do not seek these out. They always find their way to me. They sadden me. I try to find new ways to help students, parents, and teachers steer clear from them. Our school has several proactive elements that I believe help to address these behaviors and hopefully provide a positive model for students to follow. A few of these include… Parent University External experts host seminars […]

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#16 Thoughts on Digital Citizenship

Students have the power to make decisions in the realm of social media where the consequences can stick around for a long time. Educators must model and instruct the proper use of these tools. Parents should closely monitor their student’s activity while the student gradually earns trust by their consistent actions. All three stakeholders should discuss and agree on guardrails that allow students to utilize the latest technology while simultaneously maintaining responsible digital citizenship. Not an easy task. Parents… 1. Be informed and involved with your student’s social media life. They know more than you do in this realm. How […]

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