ePortfolio

Learning Intention

We are learning about ePortfolios and how they can be used to showcase our learning journey.

Success Criteria

• I can set set up my ePortfolio.

• I know how to select evidence of learning to showcase my learning.

• I am able to mange my ePortfolio by myself as a record of my learning at SPMC.

The ePorTfolio

The ePortfolio will be used as a platform to document your critical reflections on your learning experiences. The ePortfolio will consist of samples of your own work that you have developed and refined as a result of peer and teacher feedback. This might include items such as short responses, essays, practical tasks, presentations, reflections, and goal setting.

A good academic ePortfolio is:

• both a product (digital collection of evidence of learning) and a process (a student's reflection on the evidence of learning).

  • Examples of evidence of learning include: photos of a student's work, samples from completed assessments, personal reflections from a student on their learning, and goal setting.

• a process of generating deeper learning as a student reflects on their learning experiences.

Types of evidence of learning

Remembering Variety:

We recommend that you consider using a variety of evidence of learning types within your ePortfolio. Many students will limit their portfolios to essays or writing assignments, for example. Including only one type of evidence of learning shows only part of your capability as a student. For example, you could include a video from a public speaking or performance-based course or a PowerPoint that you created for an in-class presentation - be creative!

Digital Storytelling:

Digital storytelling is a form of communication that allows you to create narratives using multiple forms of media (photographs, audio, video, etc) to cover a certain subject or experience. You might consider using digital storytelling in addition to your other evidence of learning, as it allows you to present a lot of information in a short period and makes the experience more compelling for the audience. This could prove especially useful for co-curricular artefacts, especially if you are finding yourself lacking in quantity. It can also be used as a broad reflection piece, which in turn can be used an an artefact, discussed below.

Reflection as an Evidence of Learning:

While reflection is not necessarily a typical portfolio artefact, it may prove useful in adding to, and elaborating on, the evidence of learning that you have already provided. Reflection allows you to present certain ideas that may be missing from your other evidence of learning, as well as any thoughts that you have developed that are pertinent to the evidence you are trying to present. Additionally, reflective activities can allow you to "beef up" your ePortfolio in areas where artefacts are sparse or difficult to find.

From: https://utah.instructure.com/courses/202492/pages/using-artifacts

What do I include?

When collecting evidence of learning, include a concise explanation about why you chose that particular piece of work, including your reflection of that piece.

Selecting Items

Selecting appropriate items that illustrate competencies and skills will clearly demonstrate abilities and achievements to your audience. Consider the following questions when selecting your evidence of learning:

• Why did I select this particular evidence of learning?

• What did I learn from this evidence of learning?

• How does the evidence of learning reflect my strengths, interests, or career pathway?

• What would I do differently next time?

Connect

Make meaningful connections (e.g., personal, education/learning, work, community) to the evidence of learning you select. This will illustrate understanding and competency to your audience.

From: https://sites.google.com/site/resourcecentereportfolio/artifacts