Building E-Portfolios Using PowerPoint : A

A systematic approach toward creating a compelling electronic portfolioNew 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 'œQuestions 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 sectionÂ Also includedThis up-to-date guide includes a CD featuring several examples of e-portfolios, as well as a useful template.Intended AudienceDesigned for preservice and inservice teachers, this practical resource is essential for professional educator preparation.

Assessment and the Use of Electronic Portfolios
The Foundations for Portfolio Development
Introduction
Terms Used in Portfolio Development
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Portfolio Assessment
The Performance-Based Movement
Reflection: An Integral Part of Portfolio Development
The Power of Portfolios
Summary
Kinds of Portfolios and Their Uses
Introduction
Types of Portfolios
Planning for a Portfolio
Examples From Purposeful Portfolios
Summary
Using Standards in Portfolio Construction
Introduction
Standards for Teachers
Resources for Standards
Summary
Self-Assessment Through Reflection
Introduction
Rubrics Can Help
Reflection and Self-Assessment
Self-Assessment for Teachers
Self-Assessment Opportunities for Students
Summary
Presenting the Portfolio
Introduction
Presentation Skills
Additional Resources for Design Decisions
Presenting the Portfolio to Others
Presentation of Teacher Portfolios
Presentations of Student Portfolios
Professional Development Presentations
Summary
Using PowerPoint to Author E-Portfolios
Options for Electronic Portfolios
Introduction
Web-Based E-Portfolio Tools
Non-Web-Based (Local) E-Portfolio Tools
Selecting a Portfolio Tool
PowerPoint as an E-Portfolio Development Tool
Summary
PowerPoint Basics
Introduction
Start at the Beginning
Starting PowerPoint
Selecting a Slide Background
Selection of Font Type and Size
Selecting Slide Views to Accomplish Work
A Word About Copyright Law
Is There Fair Use?
Adding Clip Art to the Presentation
Adding Internet Images to the Presentation
Adding Sound to the Presentation
Adding Movies to a Presentation
Adding Internet or Document Links to the Presentation
Using Action Buttons
Showing the Presentation
Summary
Building Nonlinear PowerPoint Portfolios
Introduction
Making PowerPoint Less Linear by Hyperlinking
Building a Structure for an Electronic Portfolio
Editing Images Using Basic Photoshop Elements Capabilities
Editing Sound
Editing Video
Summary
Tools You Can Use
Introduction
Collecting Documents for the Portfolio
Of Dots and Pixels: Image Sizes
Scanning Materials for Use as Artifacts
Using Digital Cameras to Capture Images
A Few Photography Hints
Capturing and Using Digital Video
Saving a Portfolio to Media
Burning a CD
Saving Information to a DVD
Summary
Special Considerations and Options
Introduction
Planning an E-Portfolio
What Happened? A Guide to Common Technical Errors
Downloading Required Programs--For Free
Downloading QuickTime--For Free
The Top Ten List
Moving a PowerPoint Presentation to the Web
The Future: What Promises to Make Electronic Portfolios More Effective?
Summary
Appendix: Troubleshooting Your PowerPoint-Based E-Portfolio
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Building E-Portfolios Using PowerPoint : A Guide for Educators

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