Lamar Research Conference, March 25, 2011

1. Lamar University College of Education Educational LeadershipBeaumont, TX Cloud Computing:Using Web 2.0 for Assessment and Reflection Kay Abernathy, Ed.D.Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D.Cindy Cummings, M.Ed.Diane Mason, Ph.D.Ed Tech Leadership Graduates

2. Lamar University ETL Master’s Implemented in 2008 20 cohorts - approximately 500 program participants Program is anchored in the ISTE Technology Facilitator standards with emphasis on leadership Research focus - Web 2.0 Tools for learning and collaboration in PK-20 Eportfolio for assessment and reflection

3. Initial Guiding Questions What video-based and cloud computing examples did you use in your Educational Technology Leadership master’s program?

4. What cloud computing tools enable cost effective means for K-12 students to interact and creatively produce project-based activities aimed at enhanced engaged learning?

5. What are the best teaching and learning strategies for online learning that you used in your Lamar University master’s program?

6. Cohort VI - 12 Universities - United States and Australia 3 year studies Various e-portfolios, including those embracing rich media and social software, which enact reflection and integration. Cohort VI investigating eportfolios in a systemic way for assessment and inquiring into their effectiveness.

7. Research Question How has the participation of an ETL master’s candidate in an eportfolio process contributed to the implementation of eportfolio practices in K-12 instruction?

8. Online Survey of Graduates Findings

12. Graduate and Candidate Interview Findings Evidence of transference of concepts and learnings to other settings Focus is primarily on classroom teachings versus leadership. Little mention of leadership when it is a primary component of the ISTE Technology Facilitator standards. E-portfolios with reflections enabled faculty to critically reflect upon student progress and improvements. Candidates primarily view portfolio in a linear fashion. Candidates have differing interpretations of the term artifact.

13. Contact Information Kay Abernathy, Ed.D. - lkabernathy@lamar.edu or kayabernathy@gmail.com Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D. - sheryl.abshire@lamar.edu or abshires@aol.com Daryl Ann Borel, M.Ed. – daborel@lamar.edu or daborel@gmail.com Cindy Cummings, M.Ed. - cdcummings@gmail.com or cdcummings@lamar.edu Diane Mason, Ph.D. - diane.mason@lamar.edu or mason.diane@gmail.com

14. Contact Information For More Information: Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX http://lamar.edu/ & http://stateu.com/lamar/ Presentationhttp://www.slideshare.net/dianemason/ver3cloud-computing-assessmentreflection325111