I did some reading this week on digital portfolios. It was inspiring as well as frustrating (as are most things regarding curriculum). The inspiring part comes from my wanting to take on such a project for my students. The frustrating part is the complete lack of technology in my school. Without the proper technology a molehill can certainly become a mountain. Let me just explain how tricky it is. I have one computer in my room that is about 4 or 5 years old. It mirrors the ones in our lab too. I do not have access to a laptop unless I bring my own from home. There is one digital projector in our wing (to share with four teachers) and one teacher has commandeered it. I don't mean to sound ungrateful. I love my job and I think that we have the potential to improve our situation, but for now? Digital portfolios are not in my realm.
On a more positive note, I will pretend that all my students had access to internet in their houses and computers in the classroom. Digital portfolios would be a phenomenal way to keep track of student progress and growth. I can also see using them as a tool to help with student led conferences. What a powerful tool to have students share their own work digitally with their parents. A girl can dream, right?
For now, it is just that, a dream. I will not let go of it though, and eventually, I might be able to make it a reality.
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