Electronic portfolios (e-portfolios) are digital collections of work and reflections that can be used for educational and employment purposes. They have become more common as they allow for hyperlinking, use by schools and universities, and applications in higher education, job searches, and therapy. E-portfolios can be developmental, reflective, or representative and are useful supplements to transcripts that allow students to showcase accomplishments in an organized manner while reflecting on learning. However, developing e-portfolios requires internet access and initial costs, and some may still prefer traditional paper formats.

2.  The term electronic portfolio has been used since
the 1990’s as a way of defining a portfolio that
showcases information electronically
 Their use has increased because they have the
ability to hyperlink sources and are being used by
more and more schools
 E-portfolios are now being used for higher
education, job applications, recognition of prior
learning, and even therapy groups!

3.  Developmental, Reflective, and
Representational
 Developmental: demonstrate the advancement and
development of owner’s skills over time.
 Reflective: personal reflection on the content and
what it means for the owner's development.
 Representational: demonstrate exemplary work and
owner’s skills. Can be shown to potential
employers.

4.  They serve as a supplement to transcripts and can
be used as part of the learning process.
 They allow students to show their accomplishments
to others in an easy, concise yet deep manner.
 They force students to reflect
 They allow students to show off creativity
 Counseling and advising of students

5.  They will allow me to reflect on what I have done
and profile what I have done in a concise manner
 They will help me keep track of what I have done
(honors experiences, study abroad, etc.)
 They will allow me to graduate with honors
 Beyond college, they will allow me to show off my
experiences and accomplishments to potential
employers, thus helping me secure a job.

6.  E-portfolios are expensive
 You must have internet access in order to use them
 Some people may prefer a paper portfolio

7.  They are an interactive “resume” online
 She thinks they are useful but somewhat difficult to
set up
 They are not worth $100
 She thinks they are a unique way to profile
accomplishments (rather than just telling them out
loud)

8.  http://academic.regis.edu/LAAP/eportfolio/basics_t
ypes.htm
 http://www.spectrumpacific.org/Services/eportfoli
o.html
 http://www.pesc.org/library/docs/workgroups/Aca
demic%20e-Portfolio/ePortfolio-LetterOfIntent.pdf
 Shelly