Identify 2-3 intentional pause points for collecting and reflecting on artifacts¶

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Description¶

Before implementing portfolios, educators analyze the most meaningful engagement points during the year or unit and select a small number of moments to pause. The guide directs educators to "identify 2-3 points over the course of the year or unit of study where you will pause to intentionally collect and reflect on student artifacts." This keeps the pause a meaningful use of time rather than an afterthought.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Analyze which engagement points are most meaningful during the year or unit

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• K-12 students

Target Learning Goals¶

• Curating portfolio artifacts that document growth over time

Related Strategies¶

• Collect three kinds of artifacts: learning stories, wins, and lessons learned
• Scaffold self-evaluation against rubrics, forms, and checklists
• Vary reflection timing between in-the-moment and future-focused reflections
• Portfolio Development
• Student Portfolio Creation
• Portfolio Assessment
• Stop and Jot

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Pause, Collect, Reflect Protocol. (2026). Digital Promise. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/12e194a7-3bd6-404c-8ccb-37aa237483d6