Winning Strategies Conference 2010 – Metro ECSU – Saturday, March 20

1. Winning Strategies Conference 2010 – Metro ECSU – Saturday, March 20 eFolio for Transitioning Students Jonathan C. W. Jones, M.Ed. Jonathan.jones@nemetro.k12.mn.us Northeast Metro 916 – Transition Program

2. Outline EDGE Description Standards Technology Funding Status Future Resources

3. EDGE My Interest Profile Realistic people are DOERS Investigative people are THINKERS. Artistic people are CREATORS. Social people are HELPERS. Enterprising people are PERSUADERS. Conventional people are ORGANIZERS. Explain Demonstrate Guide Enable Interest Profile Adapted from MN Careers 2008

4. Project Description How: By learning how to navigate several software applications (PowerPoint) and online resources (eFolio MN & Atomic Learning) Using eFolio MN: students created secure online educational and occupational portfolios to use and share. Using Atomic Learning: students viewed step-by-step video tutorials on how to make their portfolios. Goal: Students 18-21 will learn how to create their own electronic portfolio (eFolio) that will highlight their transition into adult life.

5. Project Description

6. Standards MN Career & Technical Standards Connected to Project

7. Technology Sample eFolio www.efoliominnesota.com/ A Web-based portfolio designed to help you create a living showcase of your education, career, and personal achievements. Login www.atomiclearning.com/k12/minnesota_efolio?from_legacy=1 A Web-based software training and support

8. Technology VIDEO • Desktop Computers • Individual student work • SMART Board • Group instruction (EDGE) • Group learning videos (Atomic Learning) • Student practice presentations • SMART Senteo Response System • Peer evaluation

9. Funding Northeast Metro 916 Foundation http://www.nemetro.k12.mn.us/20221061795521590/site/default.asp Minnesota Computers for Schools http://www.mncfs.org/ Qwest Teachers & Technology Grant http://www.mnbp.com/article.cfm?aid=6&atid=90&cid=2

10. Project Status Finalizing last pages Making revisions Practicing presentations Evaluating presentations Evaluating eFolio Determining attire This Project Lead To Dynamic eFolios for students Initiation of Laptop program 2-Week SMART Board Trial Teacher feedback on SMART Board trial

11. Project Future • April 28th Young Adults Present • Board members for Qwest Teacher & Technology Grant • 916 Foundation Board members • Classroom Teachers & parents • Project Evaluations • Brainstorm for 2010-11 Additional Possibilities • SMART Board classroom study • Continuation of Laptop program • More technology integration (ex. Skype)

12. Resources • Books • Mn Career 2010 • - MN State Colleges & Universities • Integrating Transition Planning Into the IEP Process • Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Career Development & Transition • Pathways to Success: Helping Your MN Teen With College & Career Decisions • - MN State Colleges & Universities, MN Department of Education, & iSeek Solutions Internet My Wiki Page http://transitiontechlab.wikispaces.com/Qwest+Grant+Summary MN Career & Technical Education (CTE) http://cfl.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/Career_Technical_Education/Forms_Resources/index.html ISTE National Technology Standard http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS