“An e-portfolio (electronic portfolio) is a digital collection of work that documents and showcases knowledge, skills, and abilities, and their growth over time. An e-portfolio may include such things as: Writing samples (research papers, essays, fiction, reflections, journals) “ www.fresnostate.edu/academics/eportfolio/definition.html

When compiling your e-portfolio, it is important to think carefully about its purpose and who the intended audience will be.

The three major types of portfolios are:

• working portfolio: demonstrates learning and the learning process. They are often used to obtain peer feedback.
• display portfolio: showcases the highlights of a student’s academic career,
• assessment portfolio: is used to assess a student’s competencies.

Why is an e-portfolio a good idea?

It is said that “more than 4 in 5 employers say an electronic portfolio would be useful to them in ensuring that job applicants have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their company or organization.” (Read the entire report online.)

What can I include in an e-portfolio?

• Files e.g. text, pictures, video, etc.
• Evidence related to courses taken, programs of study, etc.
• Writing samples (can even include several drafts to show how it developed and improved)
• Projects
• Evidence of creativity
• Evidence of performance
• Evidence of extracurricular activities, including examples of leadership
• Evaluations, analysis and recommendations

The advantages of this pedagogy:

• builds a community of learners
• helps learners make connections across their many learning experiences
• promotes reflective thinking

Examples of e-portfolios

For a gallery of examples of e-portfolios, see https://www.clemson.edu/academics/programs/eportfolio/gallery.html