Getting Started with Electronic PortfoliosPresenter’s Name

Presenter’s Title

This presentation will cover information about ePortfolios.

You will:• Learn what an electronic portfolio (ePortfolio) is;• Discuss how they will be used in this

course/department; • Share some of the benefits of digital vs. paper;• Talk about the “portfolio process” and what you can

put into your ePortfolio;• Learn about SF State’s new resource site:

http://eportfolio.sfsu.edu• Begin a dialogue and answer questions about creating

your own ePortfolio.

For many years…

• Universities have used paper-based portfolios to assess student work;

• Share work for accreditation/programreview;

• As a valuable tool for career connections.

What’s changed is that…• Now, in an ePortfolio we can collect, select, build

and publish our work using electronic technology as the container.

What is the process for creating an ePortfolio?

First it’s important to clarify the main purpose of your portfolio.Will your portfolio be used for:

•Course/department requirements •Graduation requirements•E Standards/competency compliance for certification•Employment & Showcasing of work• Professional Development or•All of the above?!

Credit: La Guardia C. College

The Portfolio Processfollows these main steps:

• Collect• Reflect• Select• Build• Publish• Connect/Link/Share

Collect your work

Digital Files/Artifacts including:

•Assignments, Course Projects, & Reflective Writing•PPT Presentations•Images/Visuals •Internships, Community Service•Co-Curricular Activities•Professional Development

• Examples of your work that best meet the learning objectives outlined in your portfolio.

Select

Reflect

For each artifact you include, it’s important to include a reflective statement, description--to articulate a rationale for your choice.

Build

We have various options for building your ePortfolio at SF State:

Explorehttp://eportfolio.sfsu.eduto learn more.

Publish & Share

• Beyond your academic requirement(s),you may choose how widely you want to share your ePortfolio.

• Many employers are now welcoming digital portfolios & you may want to include a link to your ePortfolio on your resume or introductory email.

SFSU Students enjoying creating their ePortfolios…

Contact eport@sfsu.eduFor help or to share your ePortfolio

in our gallery!