Why Use an ePortfolio?

The art of the ePortfolio is so meaningful in building connections. You can access this resource anywhere at any time and have the incredible opportunity of showcasing to others your personal growth. This takes vulnerability and courage. However, the transformation is so worthwhile. In fact, it is revealed in the words of many projects and papers, discussions of quality conversational topics, and even with creations through self-discoveries. My favorite line from our readings was that, “An ePortfolio helps teachers see learning through the eyes of students and through effective feedback helps learners become their own teachers” (Harapnuik, 2019). This is the pinnacle point in one’s learning when they can become their own teachers through their active and ongoing learning and their ability to create.

In the classroom, I like to tell my students that they can truly show me they know a skill or concept (for all my Texas people….TEKS!) when they can teach the skill to someone else. That involves creativity and the sharing of ideas so that another person can learn and comprehend. Moreover, this is exactly why our discussion posts are so meaningful because we can continue to learn by seeing the perspectives of others’ learning. Ultimately, this is what makes the ePortfolio such an amazing tool that is not just stagnant, but continually growing and transforming over time based on the valuable learning experiences that one embraces.


Resources

Harapnuik, Dwayne (2019). Why Use an ePortfolio. It’s About Learning. http://www.harapnuik.org/?page_id=6063



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