Digifolios: May 03 - 08, 2009
(KSKW8924)

 This course requires an enrolment key


Digifolios
(Sunday, May 03 - Friday, May 08, 2009)

Location:http://knowschools.ca
Facilitators: Cristina Costa, UK

Ramona Dietrich, Portugal

Digifolios are like an eportfolio but includes groups, rss feeds, comments on reflections etc. "Portfolios have been around for a long time as a form of presenting one’s work. Now with the emergence of social media, portfolios have acquired a new dimension: that of representing one’s ongoing learning path in a dynamic way. Educators are now replacing their static, paper versions with updated e-tools that act to collect, showcase and share teacher learning with others. In short, this knowWEEK is two-fold. It briefly aims at:

1. enabling participants to discuss how to show-case their complete work online, and

2. helping participants construct evidence of their ongoing projects, formal and informal professional development activities by engaging in a process of joint reflection and understanding (maturing of knowledge) of their learning experiences in community."

About Cristina Costa:

Cristina used to be an English as a Foreign Language teacher and Naval Officer in the Portuguese Navy. She now works for the University of Salford, UK, as an Education Technologies Development Officer where she co-ordinates several e-learning projects. She finds this work a a very enriching experience. Her passion is teaching and she is very interested in studying the usage of webtools to enhance learning. Cristina has recently finishing writing her Masters' dissertation on Communities of Practice and Curriculum Studies

About Ramona Dietrich:

Ramona's last position was an EFL teacher at the Portuguese Navy. It was there that she met Cristina and began her journey into cyberspace. She currently teaches ICT at an International School in Portugal and has recently introduced 7 classes of students to the blogosphere. Ramona is a Web 2.0 enthusiast and is very interested in integrating computers into every curriculum in an effort to enhance learning and equip students with 21st Century e-literacy skills.

How To ACCESS This knowWEEK:

Please note the following steps

1. Limited Participation
Each knowWEEK is limited to a maximum of 35 participants. Pre-registration is encouraged!

2. Who can Participate?
Of interest to school administrators and teachers.Access is open and free of charge to:
  • All BC teachers and Administrators in the BC public and private school system;

  • By special arrangement for organizations outside of the BC Public School System.

If you don't fit into the above criteria you can still participate and $175.00 CAD for each knowWEEK. Pay through our secure online registration system.

3. Access Steps
  • First time at KnowSCHOOLS? Welcome! Your first step is to create an account in our site: http://knowSCHOOLS.ca
  • Once you have created your profile (login and password), your next step is to pre-register for the knowWEEK discussion(s).

4. KnowWEEK Length:
knowWEEKS open apx. 9:00 am, Sunday and close apx. 12 noon, Friday Pacific time (Vancouver, British Columbia) http://timeanddate.com (World Clock)

5. Late Registration:
If you register after the knowWEEK has begun, and try to enter the discussion, you will be asked for an enrolment key. This means we haven't moved you into the knowWEEK yet. We will very soon, we promise!

This course requires an enrolment key