Stanford University Teaching Commons provides the following explanation of student ePortfolios.
An ePortfolio is a web-based collection of a student’s work gathered over time.
EPortfolios may include a wide range of work in a variety of media, for example:
Furthermore, ePortfolios are creative endeavors in and of themselves.
Jim Hasse, writing for the business site Getting Hired defines e-portfolios simply as a "portfolio that is web-based. It can be as simplistic as having a website, blog or online resume. Your e- portfolio should consist of the collected works and achievements that best showcase the pertinent skills and knowledge which you’ve attained at this point in your career."
Sources:
Hasse, J. (2016). Your ePortfolio: Essential job marketing tool. Getting Hired. Retrieved from https://www.gettinghired.com/en/blog/2016/9/your-eportfolio-essential-job-marketing-tool.
Stanford University (n.d.). Student e-portfolios overview. Stanford University Teaching Commons. Retrieved from https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/resources/teaching/evaluating-students/assessing-student-learning/student-e-portfolios.
In general, ePortfolios are used:
To Show Others What You Have Been Doing
To Show Yourself How You Have Been Doing
You can use "reflective learning" or evidence-based learning to remind yourself of your learning journey. EPortfolios can be used as a tool for reflection, and a way to document how you change as your education journey progresses.
