PORT - E-Portfolio Development [OVERVIEW]

E-Portfolio Development

Introduction

At this point in your education, you have completed numerous assignments and projects.  How can samples of your coursework be presented to inform admission directors and prospective employers about your accomplishments and skills?  This module will provide you with instructions on how to feature your coursework and other artifacts in a career portfolio.  You will also obtain tips on how to determine which work samples should be uploaded and how to apply the process to upload your work samples.

List of Lessons

  • ePortfolio Options Lesson
  • ePortfolio Sections Lesson
  • Why Do I Need a Portfolio? Lesson
  • Finding a Job Lesson

Essential Questions

  1. What career portfolio program options are available for students?
  2. What are the benefits of creating an e-Portfolio?
  3. What methods should you use to find a job?

Key Terms

ePortfolio | an electric portfolio that includes a purposeful collection of work samples, achievements, and evidence of skills.

Online Job Boards | websites that post jobs that are available in different areas and fields.

Networking | the process of making connections and building relationships.

Page | a page created within a section in an ePortfolio to organize work samples and can be used to showcase specific assignments and projects and/or reflections.

Professional Social Networking | social networks that are used to post your professional profile and network with others in your field.

Reflection | comments that can be made on different pages that allow you to draw meaningful connections with the featured artifacts.

Section | a section in your ePortfolio that serves as a folder.

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