AI Practice for Teacher Candidates: Day 21 — Developing Student Portfolios with AI


 

AI Practice for Teacher Candidates: Day 21 — Developing Student Portfolios with AI

Welcome to Day 21 of the 100-Day Journey!

Student portfolios are an excellent way to document progress, showcase achievements, and reflect on learning. Today, we’ll explore how AI tools can help students create professional, personalized digital portfolios that highlight their growth and creativity.

Why Use Portfolios in the Classroom?

  • Showcases Growth: Students can organize their best work to demonstrate improvement over time.
  • Encourages Reflection: Portfolios allow students to think critically about their progress and learning experiences.
  • Prepares for the Future: Digital portfolios teach students skills they can use in higher education and careers.

AI Tools for Creating Portfolios

  1. Digital Portfolio Platforms

    • Tool Example: Google Sites, Seesaw.
    • Use Case: Students create structured, visually appealing digital portfolios with easy customization.

  2. Content Curation

    • Tool Example: Canva, Wakelet.
    • Use Case: Use AI to generate polished visuals, infographics, or documents to include in portfolios.

  3. Reflection Prompts

    • Tool Example: ChatGPT.
    • Use Case: Help students articulate their learning journey with reflective questions and summaries.

  4. Video and Media Creation

    • Tool Example: Animoto, Powtoon.
    • Use Case: Students create short videos or multimedia presentations to enhance their portfolios.

Practical Task: Create a Student Portfolio

  1. Select a Platform

    • Guide students to set up a portfolio on Google Sites, Seesaw, or a similar platform.

  2. Organize Content

    • Use ChatGPT to generate section ideas for the portfolio.
    • Example: “Create sections for a student portfolio that include projects, reflections, and goals.”

  3. Add Visuals

    • Have students use Canva or DALL-E to design a personalized cover page or create graphics for their work.

  4. Include a Reflection Piece

    • Ask students to write a reflection for one of their projects, using AI for grammar and style suggestions.

Reflection Questions

  1. How did AI tools simplify the portfolio creation process?
  2. What did students enjoy most about customizing their portfolios?
  3. How could you use portfolios to assess student progress in your future classroom?

Pro Tip: Emphasize Personalization

Encourage students to make their portfolios unique by including personal touches, such as a section for hobbies or future goals. This adds depth and individuality to their work.

Looking Ahead

Tomorrow, we’ll dive into how to use AI for creating engaging presentations, helping students and teachers deliver ideas in impactful ways.

You’re equipping students with skills that showcase their accomplishments and potential—fantastic work! See you on Day 22! 🎓✨

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