All About E-Portfolios

E-Portfolios - online spaces for teachers and students to communicate, share, reflect and collaborate in and outside of the classroom - have created exciting opportunities for teaching and learning world-wide. The popularity and wide adoption of e-Portfolios is due to three key factors: easy access, low cost, high impact on teaching and learning.E-Portfolios are easy to access because most are web based, meaning that any computer with an internet connection can access the software and become a hub for communication between teachers and students. Increasingly, e-Portfolios are available at a low cost for both teachers and students to use. Low cost software removes one of the biggest technology hurdles schools face, a limited budget. e-Portfolios have the potential to deliver a high impact on teaching and learning when integrated into the curriculum. Read More>

E-Portfolios, the Newest Career Tool

E-Portfolios are the newest career tool for recent grads and job seekers. Kelly Driscoll, president and co-founder of Digication, shared some e-Portfolio tips in a recent article called "Stand Out with an E-Portfolio" (featured on CareerBuilder.com and MSN Careers).

1. Brevity is best – Like a great résumé, you want to provide clear, direct information about yourself, your work and your achievements. Providing snippets or brief introductions to your work that lead to or link to full descriptions and examples are best. Read More>