WHAT TO INCLUDE ON YOUR ePORTFOLIO
PHOTOS AND OTHER MEDIA
Showcases your personal experience through engaging elements
Adding these elements gives your ePortfolio a personal, engaging feel. The following are the various photos and media you might include in your ePortfolio:
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Headshot/Photo of Yourself
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Additional Images
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Files, such as documents, pdf, presentations, posters, etc.
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Videos (of a presentation or a relevant YouTube video)
PAGES AND SUBPAGES
Improves organization and navigation across the ePortfolio
When building your ePortfolio, be sure to include different pages and subpages to improve the organization of your website. Divide the content in your ePortfolio into categories and subcategories to be turned into pages and subpages.
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When you have those pages and subpages, be sure to add navigational elements to your ePortfolio. These elements include:
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Buttons
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Hyperlinks to external sites
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Hyperlinks to your pages/subpages
REFLECTIVE TEXT
Discuss the experience and what you took away from it
Part of what makes an ePortfolio such a beneficial tool is this aspect of reflection. Through the practice of reflecting on your experiences, you are able to gain a deeper understanding of how the experience shaped you. When you reflect, consider the following:
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Why was the experience significant and meaningful for you?
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What did you learn about yourself during the experience?
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What skills did you gain or improve on?
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How does this experience connect to your goals?
OPTIONAL IDEAS
Add more to your ePortfolio and curate it to your goals
The previous three boxes are consistent elements that you will find in any and all ePortfolios, regardless of their scope. Below are some optional ideas for you to add to your ePortfolio:
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Resume
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Contact Information
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Headline (brief bio on homepage)