How to Use Digital Portfolios in High Schools for Workforce Readiness

Classroom Tips, Personalized Learning, Student Portfolios, Webinar

Published August 4, 2020

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How To Use Digital Portfolios in High Schools for Workforce Readiness

Principal Peter Harris of PTECH: Hudson Valley Pathways Academy (HVPA) join bulb to share his experience using bulb Digital Portfolios with his students. Located in the state of New York, HVPA is a six-year learning pathway where students earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree. Students also graduate workforce-ready, having skills that put them first in line for available positions with industry partners.

In this 60-minute webinar Principal Harris shared:

How HVPA is different from traditional high schools
The role partnerships with local businesses play for the students
Why HVPA chose to implement a digital portfolio program
How digital portfolios impact the work of students & educators
Two pieces of advice for educational professionals who are considering implementing digital portfolios into their 2020-’21 school plan:
- Teach your students how to tell their story to a specific audience. How are They capturing their learning moments and how does this content speak to the audience?
- Clearly defining & demonstrating to students how to curate beautiful work. What is beautiful work? How do you achieve it, revise it, and reflect on it? Create systems to give students feedback so they can personally and professionally grow.

Connect with HVPA on social media:

Twitter: @HV_PTech
Facebook: @UlsterBOCES
Instagram: Ulster BOCES

Resources shared during the webinar:

Principal Harris’ bulb portfolio
Matthew Fagan’s (HVPA Educator) bulb portfolio
Learn more about HVPA in their promotional video
A Walk in Their Shoes: A reflection & video about HVPA’s Art Show & Silent Auction for Voice Theater
Ron Burger’s Austin’s Butterfly explainer video
HVPA Learning Experiences: A collection of diverse learning experiences educator Steven Masson helped design and execute at HVPA

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