RJ Stangherlin

Keystone Technology Integrator and STAR Discovery Educator

This site is for Mrs. Stangherlin's classes at Salisbury High School.

Your Digital Dossier

I found this video via a tweet from Andy Carvin, watched it, and kept it open in one of my 30+ tabs on Firefox, with all good intentions to blog about the video.  Time, lately, has not been my BFF, and meanwhile, Steve Dembo posted the video, with a message worth repeating.  From his blog:

”Andy Carvin shared this video via tweet that does in incredible job of summing up what the New Permanent Record is, in a much more succinct way than I’ve ever managed to.

As you watch this video, consider what these students will look like when they enter your classroom. Honestly, will they care one whit whether you put their first and last name on the same page as their photo? Will their parents insist that you keep their identity private… or will they insist that you exhibit their learning publicly?

Is your school prepared for students that will have a larger digital portfolio before they enter kindergarten, than most of us educators have as adults?”

As an educator, I am mindful of my responsibility to teach--and model--responsible digital citizenship, so I have used Steve Dembo‘s New Permanent Record material extensively over the years. Although I will add the Digital Dossier video to the mix of things I use with students, I want you to know, Steve, that nothing surpasses the work you have done on this subject.

BTW, love the shiny new look of your blog!

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