Required coursework often includes a portfolio that students create to demonstrate their learning. Have you wondered what is the best template for creating a portfolio? Maybe something where users do not have scroll down endlessly but can easily create a big picture of the entire portfolio? A handy tool for creating this kind of portfolio is OneNote and Class Notebook (shared OneNote platform for the entire class) that you can find in the O365 app launcher. You can also use OneNote to create internship reports, learning diaries and end-of-course assignments.
In Class Notebook, students’ submitted coursework is automatically displayed to the teacher in a convenient folder-like view: each page of the electronic folder will show the assignments submitted by a single student. Class Notebook is an ideal platform for comparing the works submitted by students and collecting all the works submitted by each student in a single location. In Class Notebook, students can access their personal student notebook and the shared content but not the assignments submitted by other students.
What do I need?
You need a Class Notebook. Consider what kind of portfolio you want to create (such as the headings of tabs and the scope of the portfolio). Set aside enough time for creating your template (a large class, numerous tabs, or a slow internet connection mean that it will take a while).
What do I need to do?
Create a Class Notebook. Create the tabs to be included in the portfolio (you can change the default options). Add the instructions and necessary support materials to a place where everyone can access them. Did you know you can also add/delete students and materials after you have created your template?
What should I take into account?
If you prefer not to use a shared Class Notebook template, your students can also create their own portfolios in OneNote. Then students will share their portfolio with the teacher by clicking Share at the top right corner.
Read more:
Watch a presentation delivered by Terisa O’Dowd at the Learn OneNote conference (below in English). The video showcases the potential of the Class Notebook in collecting ePortfolios from students. The instructions begin at the one-minute mark.
You can also check out the use of the mathematical features for teaching purposes. Enjoy using OneNote!