E portfolio Notes

Definitions of Terms in Reference to e-Portfolio

1. e-Portfolio
An electronic collection of a learner’s work, achievements, skills, and reflections stored digitally to demonstrate learning progress, competencies, and professional growth.

2. Digital Evidence
Files, documents, images, videos, or multimedia elements included in an e-Portfolio as proof of skills, achievements, or completed tasks.

3. Reflection
The process of critically thinking about one’s learning experiences, strengths, weaknesses, and personal growth, often included as written commentary in an e-Portfolio.

4. Showcase Portfolio
A type of e-Portfolio designed to highlight the best work and achievements of a learner or professional, often used for job applications or career advancement.

5. Learning Portfolio
An e-Portfolio that documents the process of learning, showing progress over time through assignments, drafts, and feedback.

6. Assessment Portfolio
An e-Portfolio used to evaluate specific competencies, skills, or learning outcomes, often within academic or training settings.

7. Platform
The digital tool or system used to design, store, and present an e-Portfolio (e.g., LinkedIn, WordPress, Google Sites, Mahara).

8. Artifacts
Items or evidence uploaded to an e-Portfolio, such as essays, presentations, certificates, reports, or multimedia projects, that demonstrate skills or achievements.

9. Accessibility
The ease with which different audiences (teachers, employers, peers) can view, navigate, and interact with an e-Portfolio, regardless of device or ability.

10. Lifelong Learning
The continuous process of acquiring knowledge and skills throughout life; an e-Portfolio often supports this by being updated over time.