Overview for Faculty
What can go into a student ePortfolio
Student ePortfolios often contain the following:
- any digital artifacts created for or about a student that demonstrate his or her competencies
- a student's reflective writing about specific artifacts or activities, or a description of how a group of artifacts or activities relate to a course or program objective
- an organizational structure that helps the viewer find evidence regarding the student's knowledge, skills, or attitudes
These artifacts and reflective pieces can be created in both curricular or co-curricular (e.g., internships, work-related) environments. Artifacts created by students include, but are not limited to, items such as digital files (e.g., documents/PDF's, spreadsheets, audio or video files, graphics or photos, CAD drawings) and scanned items (e.g., in-class tests). Artifacts created for or about students include, but are not limited to, items such as observation logs, letters of recommendation, awards, or a photo or video clip of the student performing a task.
Additionally, using the power of hyperlinking, through the ePortfolio, students may connect their academic work to a wider circle of relevant experiences such as:
- Work experiences
- Volunteer and community-based activities
- Leadership skills (on-campus and off)
- Professional/academic activities (conferences, presentations, performances, exhibits)
- International travel and study abroad experiences
Please explore the Student section of this site and also view some archived portfolios to get more insight into the possibilities they offer.
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