Building E-Portfolios Using PowerPoint: A Guide for Educators [With CDROM]

A systematic approach toward creating a compelling electronic portfolio

New to the Second Edition

• Expands coverage on planning and managing the development of an e-portfolio
• Addresses the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
• Presents new content on integrating PowerPoint with the Internet, as well as other applications
• Incorporates "Questions to Guide E-Portfolio Preparation" at the end of each chapter
• Provides notes on using PowerPoint 2007
• Focuses on the future of e-portfolios in a revised chapter
• Includes a troubleshooting section

Also included

This up-to-date guide includes a CD featuring several examples of e-portfolios, as well as a useful template.

Intended Audience

Designed for preservice and inservice teachers, this practical resource is essential for professional educator preparation.

Author: Rob Nowak
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc.
Published: 01/04/2008
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 8.99h x 6.02w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9781412956758

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2009 pg. 217

About the Author

Kathleen Montgomery is an Associate Professor in the Education Department at The University of Scranton. She is an elementary education generalist who has taught grades K-8 for sixteen years in the United States as well as in International Schools. She served as the Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs at The University of Scranton and has authored numerous articles and a book on alternative assessment methods, including portfolio assessment.

David A. Wiley is a Professor in the Education Department at the University of Scranton in Scranton PA. After teaching science for more than fourteen years, he moved to the University in 1988. He has served as Department Chair for over nine years, is now serving as Certification Officer, and was a co-author of the assessment plan used with teacher candidates at the University of Scranton. His research interests include mathematics and science education, technology education, and teacher effectiveness in the classroom setting. He has authored articles and books in his areas of expertise, and has presented at the Pennsylvania and the National Science Teachers Associations, at the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, and meetings of many other organizations. His service agenda is heavy in the area of teacher preparation and working with science teacher professional associations.