AnnotatedBibliography

Barrett, Helen. "A High School Inquiry." //ePortfolios for Learning//. Blogger, 11 Feb. 2005. Web. 5 Aug. 2013.
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Dr. Helen Barrett is an expert in the field of portfolios. She has done extensive research over the past 2 decades. In her blog post to a high student she easily addresses the reasoning for developing e-portfolios. She offers three solid reasons for student portfolio development in a positive tone. This quick read was supportive of other articles on this matter.

Donna, Herring F., and Notar E. Charles. "Show What You Know: E-Portfolios for 21st Century Learners." //College // // Student Journal // 45.4 (2011): 786-92.  //EBSCOhost//. Web. 5 Aug. 2013.

This scholarly journal article connectsthe relationship between e-portfolio and 21st century skills. Key indicators of what a 21st century student needs in order to learn were clear. Engagement and motivation are keys to learning. Multiple implications for education were addressed in the article. How technology plays a role in our students' lives, to making sure internet access is available to students 24/7, to wireless devices being the norm more often than computer labs in schools, and to developing learners who are not only consumers but producers of knowledge. Educators need to create a learning environment where students can collaborate & create performance based projects and e-portfolio can help student engagement.

//High School Portfolios: To "e" or Not to "e." // BCCampus, 15 Feb. 2005. Web. 5 Aug. 2013.  .

This was an excellent source of information about e-portfolio development. In this interactive video podcast Dr. Helen Barrett discusses e-portfolio development from its initial stage. Along with her discussion, video slides were presented that were supplemental to her presentation. She is sharing the information with a group of teachers who were gaining valuable information on e-portfolio development and how to start implementing them in their school. Dr. Barrett points out the portfolio processes involved with development and herconcern about how portfolios are used. Student reflection and intrinsic motivation are discussed as key areas to portfolio development. Teachers were able to ask her questions, which offered the listener their perspective.

​ Susan, Geiger, and Arriaga Anne. "First Steps in Implementing a High School E-Portfolio Program." //Library Media // //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Connection //<span style="background-color: #fff9e5; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"> 31.2 (2012): 50-51. Print.

<span style="background-color: #fff9e5; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;"> In this journal article, the authors, educators, offer steps forimplementing e-portfolios at the high school level. This directly related to my specific research need and topic. They supported their position that e-portfolios help develop self-reflection and create a safe environment to practice information literacy skills. They reference the expert portfolioresearcher Dr. Helen Barrett.

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">TEDxASB Blurring the Boundaries: Social Networking and ePortfolio Development //<span style="background-color: #fff9e5; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">You-Tube //<span style="background-color: #fff9e5; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">. You-Tube, 25 Feb. 2010. Web. 5 Aug. 2013. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckcSegrwjkA>.

<span style="background-color: #fff9e5; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt;">In this video clip Dr. Helen Barrett is a guest speaker at TEDxASB conference held on February 25, 2010. In her video she explains the relationship between Social Networking and e-Portfolio Development. Her extensive research and expertise offers an insight into today's technology and it impacts e-portfolio development in a positive way. Social networking and e-portfolio development share some common characteristics. She is an excellent speaker who is able to deliver her point clearly and with knowledge.

Resources

Blog Posts by Nancy White Innovations in Education - "Developing Future Workskills Through Content Curation" (blog) Innovations in Education - " Understanding Content Curation" (blog)

Slide Share: Future Works Skills 2020 media type="custom" key="23566770"

Blog Post - Classroom Aid Future Work Skills 2020

Dr. Helen Barrett google site

Webcast with Dr. Helen Barrett - "High School Portfolios: ...to "e" or not to "e"

Slide Share - "Student Centered E-Portfolios with Google Apps" by Dr. Helen Barrett media type="custom" key="23566736"

Slide Share - Classroom 2.0 by Dr. Helen Barrett media type="custom" key="23566764"

Slide Share - Interactive E-portfolios with web 2.0 and social networking tools by Dr. Helen Barrett media type="custom" key="23566780"

Slide Share - Digital Storytelling: an introduction by Dr. Helen Barrett media type="custom" key="23566798"

TedXASB - Dr. Helen Barrett - Blurring the Boundaries: Social Networking & E-portfolio Development (you-tube) media type="custom" key="23566806"

Dr. Helen Barrett - E-Portfolios: Digital Stories of Deep Learning (Vimeo) media type="custom" key="23566828"