Innovation and Diffusion of E-Portfolios

Wandra CoffieldEdS Educational Technology

EDUC 7101 ~ Fall 2009Walden University

Innovation and Diffusion of E-portfolios in K12 Schools

IntroductionThe state of North Carolina has recently

discontinued the NC Test of Computer Skills.

Innovation and Diffusion Process

• Stage 1: Problem or Need

• Stage 2: Research• Stage 3: Development• Stage 4: Commercializati

on

Stage 1: Problem or Need• Documentation and Reflection of Student Work• Use of the latest technology to assess students

technology/computer skills• Alternate forms of Assessment

Stage 2: Research

• Research Organization• Research Findings• Lead Thinkers

Stage 2: Research(Research Organization)

REFLECT InitiativeDr. Helen Barrett

(http://electronicportfolios.org/)

Stage 2: Research(Findings)

Students desire to have

CreativityIndividuality

&Choice

(Barrett, 2008)

Stage 2: Research(Lead Thinkers)

• Dr. Helen Barrett• Fellow Educators• REFLECT Initiative

team

Stage 3: Development

• Problems• Intended Audience

Stage 3: Development(Problems)

• Limitations• Timing• Changes in the

Internet

Stage 3: Development(Intended Audience)

K12 Institutions

Step 4: Commercialization

The Innovation Decision Process

• Stage 1 – Knowledge• Stage 2 – Persuasion• Stage 3 – Decision• Stage 4 - Implementation• Stage 5 - Confirmation• Communication Channel

The Innovation-Decision Process Timeline

Stage 1: Knowledge

•2000 E-portfolios are defined by Dr. Helen Barret•2005 Research began and was conducted in K12 institutions.

URL Source: http://www.electronicportfolios.org/portfolios/encyclopediaentry.htm

The Innovation-Decision Process Timeline

Stage 2: Persuasion

•2007 increased change in the web from 1.0-2.0•Alternate form of assessment and creativity•Ease of use with Web 2.0 tools

URL Source: http://www.electronicportfolios.org/reflect/FinalReport0708.pdf

The Innovation-Decision Process Timeline

Stage 3: Decision

•2009 US Census Report Internet use has tripled within a decade•Increase is beneficial to students•More use of web 2.0 tools.

URL Source: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/communication_industries/013849.html

The Innovation-Decision Process TimelineStage 4: Implementation

•2007 AASLA Standards 21st Century Learning•Testimonials•Access via the web•Be the first URL:

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/learningstandards/standards.cfm

The Innovation-Decision Process Timeline

Stage 5: Confirmation

•Opportunity to collaborate with their teachers and peers•Content of E-portfolios will follow each student.•E-portfolios continue to enhance classroom assessment.

The Innovation-Decision Process Communication

ChannelInternet as Mass Media Communication

• Teacher Tube Video: “E-Portfolios” http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=145230&title=E_Portfolios

• Dr. Barret’s Blog: “E-Portfolios for Learning” http://www.electronicportfolios.org/blog/index.html

• 2009 Research Example E-portfolios have become a common and beneficial tool in Higher Education Settings.URL:http://portfolio.project.mnscu.edu/vertical/Sites/%7B0D936A3C-B3B2-48B8-838C-F5A3B3E0AF6C%7D/uploads/%7B2231316D-EFA9-4A6D-B382-734A350E4510%7D.pdf

S-curve for e-portfolios in K12 Institutions

Level of Use for E-portfolios in K12 Education

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Possible Laggards…

• Teachers who prefer traditional methods of assessment

• Those who fear technology

• Skeptics

Perceived Attributes

Relative Advantage Trailability

Observability

Approaches for Adoption

Decentralized DiffusionKey Change Agents

Critical Mass

In ClosingWe are cultivating and teaching

21st Century Learners

References• Barret, H. (2008).The REFLECT initiative: A research project to assess the impact of electronic

portfolios on student learning, motivation and engagement in secondary schools. http://electronicportfolios.org/reflect/NECC08.pdf

• Barrett, H. (2007). Researching Electronic Portfolios and Learner Engagement: The REFLECT Initiative. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 50(6), 436-449. http://search.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org

• Rogers, E. M. (2003). Diffusion of innovations (5th ed.). New York: Free Press.• AASLA Standards for the 21st Century Learner (2007).

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/learningstandards/standards.cfm. • US Census Bureau (2009).

http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/communication_industries/013849.html