Before creating an ePortfolio, you should first identify or define its purpose. Think about the audience and their expectations. Having selected a platform, you may want to adopt our recommended Generic Structure below which will help you to begin organizing your portfolio. 
Getting started
Don't forget to take a look at some of the ePortfolio templates and samples. Using a template is always the fastest and easiest way to get started.
- Tell people who you are and what you aspire to be in the PROFILE.
- Articulate your accomplishments, skills, competencies and acquired expertise in the SUMMARY. Remember to identify any specific standards and requirements.
- Start collecting or creating work/artifacts now for the SHOWCASE as evidence to support your claims.
- Finally, provide objective information and recognition of your academic qualifications, work experience and other relevant records in the QUALIFICATIONS section.
Tip:
“…without a central focus on reflection, e-portfolios are in danger of becoming simply a collection of information rather than a mechanism for the development of meaningful knowledge.” Battacharya & Hartnett 2008
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