Using Evidence of Learning to Strengthen Student Portfolios

Описание: Student portfolios often become collections of work rather than tools for learning.
The problem isn’t the artifacts — it’s how we read them.

In this deep dive, we explore how teachers can use evidence of learning to strengthen student portfolios and make instruction more responsive, reflective, and sustainable.

Instead of grading paper by paper, this video introduces a Finnish-inspired approach that focuses on:

reading student thinking during learning

noticing patterns rather than individual errors

using artifacts to guide tomorrow’s lesson

supporting student ownership of portfolios

You’ll learn how portfolios can function as living evidence of learning, helping teachers plan with clarity while allowing students to document growth over time.

This video is part of Rekla’s Finnish-inspired assessment series and is designed to support teachers who want meaningful alternatives to worksheets, quizzes, and grading overload.

🔹 Topics covered include:
• What counts as evidence of learning
• Why most artifacts don’t help planning
• Five teacher moves for reading artifacts
• Practical ways to scan evidence without grading
• Student-owned portfolios and reflection

If portfolios have ever felt overwhelming, unclear, or disconnected from instruction, this video offers a calmer, more intentional way forward.