Deeper Learning: Authentic Student Assessment

In a post on edutopia, a process that Envisions Schools utilize in their graduate process was discussed. They are strong believers of clearly defining outcomes for their students that incorporate deeper learning outcomes. These deeper learning outcomes include, “mastering academic content, thinking critically, communicating effectively, collaborating productively and learning to learn.” The goal is to create structure that really provides all the foundations a student needs to be prepared for college and a career. The Envisions Schools graduate profile revolve around the words: know, do, and reflect. The pillars of their structure seem to really mirror the possible outcomes and benefits of utilizing ePortfolios. Read more about how Envisions Schools is incorporating deeper learning in their graduate profile here.

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