ePortfolios: How and Why to Get Started Today

Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023

Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center, located at 1922 Makiki Street, Honolulu, HI 96816

Cost: $40 per person, Registration scholarships available! Please inquire here.

Join us for a hands-on workshop with elementary educator Kris Schwengel to learn How and Why ePortfolios will transform your student growth, curriculum documentation, assessments of learning, and communication with families. Beginning with an easy to employ and free Google Slides-based template, we’ll build wildly creative and dynamic slides that demonstrate authentic growth, assessment measures and outcomes, and thoughtful reflections. Learn how ePortfolios can be used for teacher and student collaboration in a way that empowers learners to self-assess, reflect, and communicate about their learning. Gain practical tips for inputting work samples, scores, and artwork, and learn how to guide students in approaching this task independently with enthusiasm. Finally, explore ways ePortfolios can be shared with families in an engaging experience that enhances the important relationship between schools and parents. These treasured ePortfolios are an artifact your students and families will enjoy for decades to come. 

Preschool through 8th Grade educators of all disciplines are welcome. Don't forget to bring an internet-ready laptop or tablet to jump right into the ePortfolio design process!

About the Facilitator:

Kris Schwengel has taught in public and private schools in Hawaii, California, and Japan for 30 years focusing on innovation, project-based learning, and creating a fun environment for his students. He has presented at SXSW, TedTalks, and Schools of the Future. Kris currently teaches at Punahou School, where he employs kid-friendly and engaging technology tools to support student-driven learning in his 4th grade classroom.