The document discusses the use of electronic portfolios to promote student reflection. It describes different types of portfolios, including showcase, assessment, cumulative learning, and developmental portfolios. Benefits of portfolios include actively engaging students in self-reflection, increasing motivation, showcasing work, and documenting growth. Effective portfolios require students to reflect on artifacts and how they have grown as learners. Examples of portfolios for 4th and 2nd grade are provided that use tools like iWeb and VoiceThread. Factors to consider for implementation include purpose, teacher buy-in, training, time, infrastructure, and appropriate tools.