1. Teacher Portfolios “The Computer as an Educational Tool:
Productivity and Problem Solving”
©Richard C. Forcier and
Don E. Descy

2. What is a teacher portfolio?
Personal document
Knowledge
Skills
Talents
Proficiencies
“What am I trying to tell the reader about myself?”

3. What should be in my teacher portfolio?
Table of contents
Biographical sketch
Description of classes
Personal documents
Lesson plans
Handouts
Photographs/Videos
Recognitions and honors

4. Letter of resume
Letters of recommendation
Transcripts
Educational philosophy
Classroom management theory
Personal goals

5. Last, but not least…
TECHNOLOGY!!
Discs
Websites
TEACHING PORTFOLIO

6. How are teacher portfolios made?
Standard
Three-ring binder
Boxes
Clippings
Photos
Objects

7. Why are teacher portfolios important?
Realistic portrait
Self-reflection
Improve
MOST POWERFUL COMMUNICATION TOOL!
Preservice or in-service teachers

8. Who views my portfolio? Three main audiences Schools of education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
School and districts
Individual teachers (YOU!)

9. When are teacher portfolios used?
Supervisor assessments
Licensed assessments
Promotion assessments
Grant applications
Preservice teacher education programs
Employment interviews
3 DAYS BEFORE!

10. Tips Keep it simple Keep it manageable Be timely Make copies
Don’t overload
Keep it manageable
Three-ring binders
Be timely
Review
Make copies
Originals kept in safe place
Make it clear and legible
NEAT!

11. References Tooter4Kids.com Teachnet.com
Teachnet.com