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

Kathleen K. Montgomery (Author), David A. Wiley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1412956757 | ISBN-13: 978-1412956758 | Publication Date: January 24, 2008 | Edition: 2nd

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.

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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 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 more than forty articles and three previous books in his areas of expertise. He 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. Dr. Wiley is married, the father of a son and three daughters, and lives in Clarks Summit, PA where, in his spare time, he volunteers with the Clarks Summit Fire Company.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 2nd edition (January 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412956757
• ISBN-13: 978-1412956758
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #782,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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