Vicki Davis, in her Edutopia article "
11 Essentials for Excellent ePortfolios" identifies two types of portfolios, the "showcase" portfolio in which students showcase their best work and the "process" portfolio where students reflect on their learning throughout a unit or an entire course. Many experts agree that a combination of the two is ideal. Davis also notes that it is important not to overwhelm your students. So if you and your students are new to digital portfolios, start small and work towards expansion!