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 * EXPLORING DOCUMENTATION **

[|Portfolios as Metaphors] Why document at all? What is the purpose of collecting student work samples, lesson plans, reflections, films of your students? This site is a great starting point for thinking through the process. It is specific to electronic digital portfolios- the process of collecting, sorting, designing and displaying the results of your labors. How do you choose from the artifacts you have assembled? Much like making a scrapbook- it starts with a plan. This site talks about ways to begin that plan that might inspire your design.

** Documentation Examples **
Examples of documentation including quantitative and qualitative data: __[]__ __[]__

Examples of documentation from the Teachers Learning Network which utilize a standardized format of reporting that adopts a formal tone to add to rigor. Includes a summary of the teacher's findings and recommendations for change. __[]__ __[]__

A Collaborative Inquiry Group uses a wiki for documentation of their learning process http://imaginethis.wikispaces.com/understandingthequest highlights: documents the process with teaching tools and individual wiki pages

On line action research- documentation and data review. []

Online collaborative group which uses coaching in an action research format. Of note is their use of videotaped lessons for comment and collaboration.

Miscellaneous Examples of Documentation using a case study or journal format:

Youth Learn Program Documentation [] highlights: various after school projects document their work

University of Manchester Research Study [] highlights: case studies and descriptions of the kinds of documentation and artifacts collected by the University of Manchester during their 3 ½ year study of the effectiveness of Museum Theatre as an educational strategy. Also links to their full research report: //Seeing it for Real: an investigation into the effectiveness of theatre and theatre techniques in museums//

American Association of School Librarians qualitative research documentation sample [] highlights: a detailed sample of rigorous data collection and documentation as part of a study of the impact of student use of graphic organizers on student learning and research

[] anecdotal record keeping – best practice [] digital portfolios to record professional development [] teacher journals using online tools
 * More great documentation examples:**

[] blog used as advocacy, documentation, parent communication and classroom tool

http://jrn203.wikispaces.com/Curriculum+calendar Karl Gude’s teaching wiki – excellent use of tech tools for teaching and documenting student learning


 * Tips and Tools**

[] Overview of action research cycle with a case study example.

[] Overview of qualitative research and documentation

[] Good suggestions for rigor in interviewing techniques

[] Suggestions and links for rigor in creating survey questions.

[] // “Wait Just a Minute” // Veracity Test Template, a tool for documenting, reflecting and refining a line of inquiry

[] good discussion of the role of journaling in professional learning communities with references to research cited - EXCELLENT

[] discussion of the process of development of electronic portfolios for teaching including rubric suggestions for scoring

[] huge set of links to articles (scholarly and otherwise) about creating digital teaching portfolios