ePortfolios - Useful or Not?

After reviewing these introductory articles and resources about the innovative ePortfolio, as well as participating in EDLD5302 last course, I have learned that the whole idea around collecting one’s learning digitally is to have a lifelong place to access the materials, share with others, and easily continue to add to it throughout our learning years ahead in our careers. I personally think that by having an ePortfolio, one is acknowledging and embracing their learning journey, and ultimately demonstrating their lifelong learning.

ePorfolios can be accessed anywhere, at any time, and in any place – which is so valuable when making connections with new colleagues and really any new person! I took a leap of faith and posted my initial ePortfolio and blog to my Facebook so that I could transparently share with others what I am learning and absorbing from our program.

Moreover, when mentioning this project to my mom, a teacher for nearly 30 years now, she loved the idea and even shared that when she was in graduate school it was a physical binder “portfolio” with a collection of all the work they had completed. She said it would be such a hassle to try to find that in a box somewhere, whereas we will be able to simply click a link from anywhere in the world with technology to view our learning journey and share with others! Overall, these resources all support the message that ePorfolios can have a valuable lasting impact.



Articles:

How to Succeed in the DLL

Getting Started Tips

Minimalist Fundamentals of ePortfolios

What is an ePortfolio

Making Meaningful Connections in an ePortfolio

 


 

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