Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Links for Educators, Parents and Students
K.F. includes a link for potential employers or parents to view her resume and
education at San Diego State University; however, she does not include links
to resources for educators, parents or students.
Interactive Features
K.F. includes interactive features in her Web portfolio. For example, on her
“Instruction” Web page (http://durak.org/kathy/portfolio/instruction.html), K.F.
states, “You can grab a complete copy of the unit plan and view it using free
Adobe Acrobat 3 software” and creates a link to her unit plan on the water
cycle.
lp-water-cycle-revised.pdf [63Kb]
Visual Layout
K.F. lays out her Web portfolio with a consistent format on each Web page.
She uses the same colors, fonts, typefaces and pictures to present her
information. K.F.'s pages all link directly to each other, making it easy for the
user to navigate.
Case Study #2: Secondary Teacher
This is a case study of a randomly selected secondary school teacher's Web
portfolio. This case study examines the teaching Web portfolio of K.M., a
secondary school teacher, (http://www.mandia.com/kelly/) and uses the pro-
posed 10 criteria for teacher Web portfolios as a rubric and assessment
measure.
Audience/Purpose/Persuasion
Audience:
K.M.'s teacher Web portfolio appeals to multiple audience groups, including
employers, parents, students and colleagues. On her homepage, K.M.'s
content describes herself as a teacher and is intended for all audience groups.
