This document discusses ePortfolios, which are online collections of work and reflections that demonstrate professional competencies. It encourages the reader to watch two videos about ePortfolios, research ePortfolio tools, and create their own ePortfolio. The core elements of an effective ePortfolio are showcasing work examples, sharing reflections, stating goals, and curating relevant content. It should serve as an online representation of one's expertise and learning journey over time. The document provides options for creating an ePortfolio using tools like Google Sites, WordPress, Wix, and Weebly.

1. ePortfolios
What they are and why you need one

2. During this Presentation…
 Proceed through the presentation
 Click on all links
 Watch 2 videos
 Check out options for ePortfolio tools
 Research and create your own ePortfolio
What you need to be doing right now

3. An ePortfolio by any other
name…

4. What is an ePortfolio?
 What is an ePortfolio?
Click on this link to see
a short (under 4
minute) video that
provides a synopsis.

5. Another great video
 Watch this fun video on ePortfolios from the
University of Hong Kong
 Weighing in at 3 minutes 17 seconds it’s
highly edible
 The example provided is a college student,
but conceptualize it as a working
professional

6. Core Elements of an ePortfolio
1. Demonstrates professional competencies
2. Houses work examples and product
3. Shares reflections
4. Makes goals explicit
5. Curates content
What do you need to put in it?

7. And Wikipedia says…
 Check out the definition of
ePortfolios on Wikipedia
 Notice associated links to PLAs
(Personal Learning
Environments), VLEs (Virtual
Learning Environments), and
Communities of Interest
 Follow one link, then another
(think of it as a choose – your –
own – adventure situation)
 Bookmark links that you find
 Reference them for the glossary
you’re creating

8. Demonstrating Professional Expertise
 Isn’t just about static work product.
 It IS about:
 Crafting an online identity
 Having a personal mission statement
Sharing your learning journey.
 Your ePortfolio should be "future employer
ready" at all times
 Don’t post things you don’t want an
employer to see
What is your personal mission statement?

9. Options for Creating an
ePortfolio
 Google Sites: sites.google.com
 Wordpress: wordpress.com
 Wix.com: http://www.wix.com
 Weebly: http://www.weebly.com
You get to decide what technology to use.

10. ePortfolios
Now go make one