[Sugar-devel] [IAEP] How Can We Showcase Turtle Art Portfolio

[Sean DALY]

I'll be sure to have my camcorder ready... and my understanding is
that Saturday's presentations will be streamed live


On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 12:23 AM, John Tierney <jtis4stx at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Would like commentary from the community on how we can try and showcase the
> abilities of Turtle art Portfolio
> along with the things each of us are working on. The email below came from
> my inability(due to my confusing question)
> to start the thread in our IRC marketing meeting today. I hope those of you
> going to Paris get a chance to spend some time
> on this subject. This is an important piece of our Educational Outreach and
> a capability that all community members
> can showcase. Therefore, I have cross-posted to IAEP, Developer, and
> Marketing-please pass along to
> others who can be of help to the conversation.
>
> Thanks,
> John Tierney
>
>>Hi Walter,
>
>>Sorry I wasn't so clear in my question was just trying to start thread
>> about importance of Showcasing
>>TA Portfolio-The Journal and TA Portfolio combination for Teachers ability
>> to see child's work and progression is one
>>of the themes we should push.
>
>>The idea that every activity integrates with the Portfolio is great selling
>> point for teachers. When developers
>>and activity designers discuss and describe their work mentioning it
>> integrates with TA portfolio reinforces
>>key concepts of reflection and critique and allows for children to showcase
>> their creativity for Parents, Teachers, Peers
>>and Community.
>
> >From the non-technical/developer world I am not sure if it works with all
> activities. Showcasing and featuring the
>>TA Portfolio as an additional assessment source which allows children to
>> let their creativity shine is an important
>>thing to get across. Allowing all community members to market this
>> ability(Helps or Works with TA Portfolio) will
>>help bring many more Teachers and others into the fold.
>
>>Having a little session with the members at Sugar Camp Paris and with OLPC
>> France about TA Portfolio and its ability
>>to help Teachers and Students and the Programs ability would be very
>> beneficial, even more so if it was recorded.
>
>>Much like Evangeline's and your presentation at Sugar Camp it was one of
>> the most instructive pieces on how this>
>>ability can make a true difference in the classroom. Now that the TA
>> Portfolio activity has been realized, putting forth
>>it's usability seems advantageous.
>
>>Just an idea-
>
> Spot on. The reason why I give all my talks using Turtle Art is
> exactly to make this point of closing the loop.
>
> -walter
>
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