Upper School Digital Portfolios

Throughout the year, high school students collect and document their work. They learn how to create digital portfolios in the form of web sites. In creating a digital portfolio, each student shows and reflects on what s/he has learned throughout the year. Because the portfolio includes actual examples of a student’s work (which could be a final product or even the student’s process in developing the product), it also provides a way for teachers, students and families to authentically assess a student’s learning.

In the digital portfolio class, students learn how to use the web design software Macromedia Dreamweaver and the image creation/manipulation software Adobe Photoshop. They design a portfolio which includes an introduction/personal statement and sections on academics, internships, projects, learning plans, and community involvement. For each class or learning experience, students describe the goals and activities for the class, write reflections on what they learned, and include evidence of their work. During each session, students learn how to use the software to create links, insert images, make buttons, and design all aspects of their portfolio web sites.

To see some examples of past portfolios (in a new browser window), follow these links...

Alex's Digital Portfolio

Sean's Digital Portfolio

Trever's Digital Portfolio

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