The following online resources are available for free, non-commercial use by any educator. Developed by COATT, the tutorials range from specific help in creating electronic portfolios to general materials of interest to beginning teachers (but also useful for practicing teachers as well).

If you use the materials, please drop us an email about your experiences and suggestions for improvements or new topics.

Online Portfolio Tutorial for Student Teachers
Looking for a tutorial on creating your COATT e-portfolio? This tutorial explains the required sections for the COATT e-portfolio. The template is based on the Michigan 7th Standard for Entry Level Teachers (1998). The 7th standard was revised by the Michigan Board of Education in 2002; however, this version of the COATT Preservice proficiencies will be accepted through 2004.

Getting Started with a Portfolio: Examining Classroom Teaching
A slide presentation with ideas for planning and preparing a digital portfolio, for use with general digital portfolios and MCOATT portfolios. (PDF Format)

Tips for Success
This video is designed to help MCOATT applicants think about planning and creating their online portfolio.

All COATT tutorial materials are copyrighted. Use is freely permitted for non-commercial educational activities. Any reproduction or commercial uses requires written permission from COATT.