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FSC2357 Formative Assessment using Digital Portfolios

Course Description

Not sure where to start with digital portfolios?

Want to maximise your time in the classroom?

In this course, you will learn how to use digital portfolios to effectively monitor student progress and provide targeted feedback, ultimately enhancing student learning outcomes.

The course covers key topics such as the assessment continuum, defining digital portfolios, identifying suitable platforms, providing effective feedback, and developing a digital learning plan. With the rise of digital technology, digital portfolios offer a practical and convenient way to track student progress and engage students in reflective learning.

Join us and discover how to incorporate digital portfolios into your teaching practice to promote effective formative assessment.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2357
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum
Start Date: 3 July 2023
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner
Qualification: Certificate

Course Information

EPV Days – this course is approved by the Dept. of Education for qualification of EPV days. The more courses you select, the more EPV days you receive:

  • 1 online course – 3 EPV days entitlement
  • 2 online courses – 4 EPV days entitlement
  • 3 online courses – 5 EPV days entitlement

Requirements: All our courses are run in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills criteria.

Training Period: Courses begin on Monday, 3rd July 2023 and must be completed by Friday, 18th August 2023 at 5.00pm.

Course Length: Each course requires approximately 20 hours of study.

Support: The Discussion forums are facilitated by expert moderators.

Course Fees: Courses may be purchased either online or by phone.

  • One course €69
  • Two courses €89
  • Three courses €99

Technical Support: Our Technical Support team are on hand to answer all your queries, either by phone or e-mail.

Certification: When you have successfully completed your course you will receive your CPD Certificate.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Assessment

Having studied this module you will be enabled to:

  • Understand the purposes and components of Assessment 
  • Examine the Continuum for Assessment methods, identifying teacher-led and pupil-led methods of assessment 
  • Differentiate between Assessment for Learning (AfL) and Assessment of Learning (AoL) 
  • Understand the rationale for SSE in the primary school context.

Module 2: Digital Portfolio

Having studied this module you will be enabled to:

  • Develop a shared understanding of Digital Portfolios.
  • Identify how the use of Digital Portfolios can support formative assessment
  • Understand how digital portfolios can be used to facilitate both teacher-led and pupil-led assessment
  • Consider the challenges and benefits of using digital portfolios for assessment 
  • Understand steps 1 and 2 of the SSE cycle

Module 3: Digital Portfolio Platforms

Having studied this module you will be enabled to:

  • Be aware of the main platforms available for use as a digital portfolio in the primary classroom
  • Create a class on one of the platforms and become familiar with its functionality
  • Create an effective activity on one of the platforms to share with a class
  • Understand steps 3 and 4 of the SSE cycle

Module 4: Effective Feedback

Having studied this module you will be enabled to:

  • Describe what effective feedback is, including its key characteristics and how it differs from ineffective feedback.
  • Design effective questions that align with Bloom’s Taxonomy, including questions that promote higher-order thinking and encourage deeper learning.
  • Identify key features of formative feedback and apply them in their own teaching practice to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Draw on the insights and strategies presented in Dylan William’s videos to support effective feedback on the digital portfolio platform.

Module 5: The Digital Learning Framework and SSE

Having studied this module you will be enabled to:

  • To familiarise participants with the objectives, layout and content of the Digital Learning Framework.
  • To outline what policy documents led to the formation of the Digital Learning Framework
  • To build a digital learning plan for use in their teaching and learning next year with a digital portfolios focus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course completion requirements are as follows:

You are required to post two comments to the forum post at the end of each module throughout the course. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

Your progression from module to module is contingent on the successful completion of these assignments.

The end of course reflective assignment must demonstrate achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours online and an additional 10 hours either online or offline

If you signed up for your course online you will have received an email with login details to start your training. Please check your spam/junk email folder as it may have landed in there.

All our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course so please allow up to 2 weeks for the grade and feedback for the End of Course assignment.

The courses contain 5 modules each of which is made up of individual lessons.

You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours (10 Hours online is mandatory and the remaining 10 hours can be online or offline for other learning activities)

Yes you can decide to do either. It is up to you what way you want to complete the course, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours (10 of these must be online)

You are required to post to the forum posts at the end of each module throughout the course. You will need to post two comments. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

This is usually caused by not meeting the criteria for completing the previous module, in particular posting at least two contributions to the course forum.

The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words.

Naturally, like most courses, it is only possible to evaluate your grade when you have completed the course.

There is two parts to the assessment:

<strong>1. Meeting the Minimum Criteria:</strong> You are required to complete all 5 modules, regularly contribute to the course forum after each module (at least 2 meaningful contributions per module).

<strong>2. Assignments:</strong> You must complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and posts to the forums at the end of each module, as well as an overall End of Course Assignment. Once you have met each of these conditions, you should qualify for your EPV days and receiving your Flúirse certificate of completion.

You’ll be glad to hear that ALL our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course and will always inform them before the course closing date if they do not appear to have met the above criteria for any reason.

More questions? Check our FAQ Section.

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