The document provides instructions for creating an ePortfolio using the D2L platform. It explains that upon completing the training, users will be able to create their own ePortfolio, share it with others both within and outside of Michigan State University, and collaborate with others on shared ePortfolios. The document defines some key terminology related to ePortfolios in D2L, such as artifacts, collections, and presentations.

1. D2L: ePortfolio
Gwyn Shelle
Michigan State
University Extension

2. Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training you will be able to:
• Create your own ePortfolio in D2L
• Share your ePortfolio with others (MSU & Non-MSU)
• Collaborate with shared D2L ePortfolios

3. Why an ePortfolio?
• Demonstrate Achievement
• Programming – Online/Face-to-Face
• Lifelong Learning
• Student portfolios
• Build Relationships, Reflect and Share Ideas
• Collaborate with peers or mentors

4. Terminology
• Artifacts
• Files, forms, course results (dropbox, quiz, exam, grades), links,
and audio/video recordings
• Does NOT have to be a content item in a D2L course
• Collections
• A group of artifacts (organization)
• Artifacts can be in more than one collection
• Presentations
• What you use to share your ePortfolio with others
• Option of sharing through a public URL
• User can choose what artifacts to share (private by default)
• Permission can be given to edit and/or make comments