RPM QuickLinks

Developmental Portfolios

Relational Model

References

RapidWeaver Links:

• RapidWeaver Support Site
  
• Why switch to RapidWeaver?
  
• 6 Steps with RapidWeaver

Derived from three years of research and development by Ball State faculty and students, the Relational Portfolio Model (RPM) model builds upon the reflective model for developmental portfolios and extends it to a relational model that uses Web 2.0 techniques and systems as the student's organizing platform for artifacts and rationales. RPM supports a longitudinal, developmental, multimedia portfolio experience in teacher education or any academic or professional program.

Key links:

• Learn about the RPM model details
• Here is the INTASC-based conceptual map for portfolios (from PT3 project)
• RPM research and development: Ignited by students
• Learn about the Ball State teacher education plan
• See the CTE workshops for digital portfolios

RPM at Ball State, Fall 2009

As part of its ongoing and nationally recognized initiative with digital portfolios, the Ball State teacher education program announces the latest evolution of its reflective, developmental portfolio model. The Relational Portfolio Model (RPM) uses Web 2.0 techniques to construct more sophisticated portfolios in which artifacts, rationale, and reflections are constructed and organized in a relational structure, instead of as static web pages. Ball State will pursue this new model using the familiar RapidWeaver software combined with in-class, face-to-face training of students and faculty in introductory teacher education courses combined with online learning content and on-demand support.

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