I think there is value in portfolio assessment because it breaks away from the standard test but allows students to show that they have met the performance standards. Also, students learn in multiple ways and I think a teacher needs to have multiple types of assessments, one of which needs to be a portfolio assessment. For example, in my Tech and Topics class we were to complete a portfolio in the form of a website. This was challenging for me because it required that I use multiple different types of technology to show that I met the standards for the class. This portfolio took the entire semester to complete, which gave me time to understand new information and incorporate it into my portfolio. Now, when I step back and look at my portfolio I am proud of all the work I have accomplished and excited about all the new tools I have learned. I found a short article on why computer-based portfolios are important for students. Here is a brief summary followed by the link to the article:
“The implementation of computer-based portfolios for student assessment is an exciting educational innovation. This method of assessment not only offers an authentic demonstration of accomplishments, but also allows students to take responsibility for the work they have done. In turn, this motivates them to accomplish more in the future. A computer-based portfolio system offers many advantages for both the education and the business communities and should continue to be a popular assessment tool in the "information age."
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