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Moreover, creating e-portfolios is initially time-consuming because teachers and students need to learn how to scan, save, and format documents in a useful and appealing manner. However, once the process is mastered, e-portfolios take less time to maintain and obviously require less storage space than traditional portfolios. Security is a concern when deciding who will have access to the files among parents, principals, counselors, teachers, and other students. For some practical tips on using Google Docs as an open source software solution for e-portfolios, visit Dr. Helen Barrett’s ePortfolios website, http://electronicportfolios.org. Technology Resources Rubrics Rubistar http://rubistar.4teachers.org Rubistar is a free online tool designed to assist teachers in creating a variety of rubrics. The website has numerous examples of rubrics that can be accessed through keyword searches. If you are new to rubrics, the site offers a rubric tutorial. 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