February 10, 2004

Session 1

I. Introductions

A.   Please introduce yourself...

1.   Why are you here?

a.   I really want to...

b.   I would like to...

2.   One thing you need to know about me is...

II. Instructional Framework

A.   Operate using the Principles of Learning

1.   I will make explicit connections between the tasks we're engaged in and the POL in action

B.   Pedagogy- research and knowledge base behind what we're doing

C.   Engage in activities to help us construct our own knowledge

D.   Make connections between our experience, our knowledge and our classroom practice

E. Reflect on what we've learned

III.   Today's Activities

A.   Wall Talk

1.   I know... about portfolio assessment.

2.   I want to know... about portfolio assessment.

3.   I have used portfolio assessment with my students...

4.   When we finish with these PDA sessions I want to be able to...

B.   Introduction to the web portal

1.   Overview of the WWPS web portal

2.   Overview of the Digital Portfolio Web Site

3.   Work on your own web site