1. Using authentic learning to teach Ed
Tech to pre-service teachers

2. 1
“teachers tend to teach as they were taught”

3. “think different”
2

5. Cartoon by John
McPherson, Close To Home
From Furtak, T. (2001) "It's
Time for a Change to a
More Effective Paradigm in
College Teaching"
http://inside.mines.edu/~tf
urtak/feb14_2001/transcrip
t.html
Professor Furtak
discovers a new
way to capture
student
attention during
class

6. Quote from video game reviews done by Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw,

9. Involved real world problems

10. Experimentation & Action

11. A collection of skills
Five Coursework Tasks
Computer Test
Troubleshooting
Presentation
Batting Folder
Spreadsheet

12. Sources & perspectives

13. Real world evaluation
Criteria Innovation Adoption Entry
Selection of artefacts The learning artefacts are supported by rich,
engaging and/or pertinent details. Evidence of
analysis, reflection, and insight in the
selection.
The artefacts are supported by explanations
and there is evidence of thought behind their
selection
The portfolio lacks appropriate artifacts,
thought, purpose and organization.
Reflections Reflections show that the student is able to
effectively critique their own practice and
offer constructive suggestions on improving
their work.
Reflections show that the student is able to
present their opinions about their practice and
is able to offer a rationale for their work.
Reflections (if any) are very brief with
reasoning that is difficult to follow.
Multi-media Multi-media elements are used to create
interest, enhance the portfolios purposes and
are professionally presented
Multi media elements are used to decorate
rather than substantiate the portfolio’s
purposes.
Multi-media elements detract from the
portfolio purposes and are inappropriate / of
poor quality
Navigation Non linear navigation within the portfolio
connects to the correct page. All links connect
to the correct media
Navigation within the portfolio is primarily
linear. Most links connect to the correct
media
There is no navigation structure to the
portfolio and no links have been included
Layout Appropriate, clean, and/or suitable visual
organization of information
Busy visual organization of information Weak visual organization of information
Communication Student work shows depth and complexity of
ideas. Variety in sentence structure and
length. Precise and/or rich language with no
errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
Student work shows adequate idea
development. Acceptable, effective language
with few errors in grammar and/or format
relative to length and complexity.
Student work shows limited or no idea
development. Simplistic and/or awkward
sentence structure. Errors in grammar and
format (e.g., spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, headings).

14. Polished products:

15. Multiple interpretations & outcomes

16. One Exam Task

17. How successful was I
with using authentic
learning to teach Ed Tech
to pre-service teachers?

18. THANK-YOU
Course Outline:
http://www.slideshare.net/weblearning/portfolio-task-outlines