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How do I assess student work
Links for Educators, Parents and Students
Found under the category “Current Teaching”, is an informational link for social
studies resources. On the “Narrative of Teaching Experiences” Web page, a
link provides the reader with more information labeled, “Where can additional
data about my teaching be located” (http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/jabraun/braun/
professional/narrat.html#append).
Interactive Features
J.B. includes several video clips that demonstrate his teaching abilities. They are
located under the “Current Teaching” category on his homepage and link to a
Web page entitled “Video Clips of Teaching” (http://coe.ilstu.edu/jabraun/
braun/professional/video.html).
Visual Layout
The layout of J.B.'s teacher Web portfolio is highly structured and organized.
Although similar information overlaps numerous Web pages, J.B. provides
multiple links for easy navigation.
Case Study #4: Educational Consultant (Retired School
Teacher) Portfolio
This is a case study of a randomly selected educational consultant's Web
portfolio. This case study examines the teaching Web portfolio of S.S., a retired
schoolteacher turned educational consultant (http://kids-learn.org/), and uses
the proposed 10 criteria for teacher Web portfolios as a rubric and assessment
measure.
Audience/Purpose/Persuasion
Audience:
S.S.'s teacher Web portfolio appeals to multiple audience groups, including
employers, parents, students and colleagues. On her homepage, S.S.'s pic-
tures and button-links portray her as a diverse educator. Her homepage is
