How can remote teachers foster a sense of connection among their young learners? Discover how Brightspace Portfolio is transforming remote learning for elementary school students in more ways than one. In this video, three dedicated K-8 teachers share their experiences and insights on how this tool is helping to build and foster connection in a remote learning environment while empowering young learners.
Meet the Teachers:
- Annette Locklin: K-8 Guidance and Special Education
- Sharayah Delsnyder: Remote Teacher, Grade 1
- Samantha Kowalski: Remote Teacher, Grade 3-4
Mrs. Locklin, Mrs. Delsnyder and Mrs. Kowalski discuss the Brightspace Portfolio tool, which allows students to upload various types of content like drawings, videos and photographs. This feature enables students to share both personal and creative work, receive real-time feedback and stay connected with their teachers and classmates. The gallery view enables students to showcase their creativity. Teachers can provide feedback in the form of videos, notes, or fun digital stickers to encourage and motivate learners.
About Brightspace Portfolio:
Portfolio empowers students to showcase growth, reflect on learning and share achievements by capturing evidence of learning in the classroom, at home, while on excursions, or while traveling. The digital gallery enables students to maintain and review their learning journey year after year.
With Portfolio, Learners Can:
- Create digital portfolios
- Collect evidence of learning with the mobile app
- Showcase work and growth year-over-year
Highlights:
Students can easily share evidence of learning directly with their teacher, from anywhere with ease. Mrs. Delsnyder explains that her grade one students simply click the Portfolio button to upload videos, pictures, or anything they’d like. From reading out loud, building a castle at the beach to viewing the solar eclipse, students can share their out-of-classroom learning experiences.
“It’s like a brave space,” shares Mrs. Locklin. "A place where students feel safe and free to express themselves," continues Mrs. Kowalski.
Watch to learn how Brightspace helps K-12 teachers support learning, connection and engagement every day.