e portfolio
1. Introduction to e portfolio
1.1. terminologies used in e portfolio
1. General Terms
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E-Portfolio (Electronic Portfolio) – A digital collection of artifacts demonstrating learning, skills, and experiences.
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Digital Portfolio – Similar to an e-portfolio, often used interchangeably.
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Showcase Portfolio – Highlights the best work for employment or academic applications.
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Learning Portfolio – Focuses on the learning process, including reflections and growth.
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Assessment Portfolio – Used for evaluating competencies in academic or professional settings.
2. Components of an E-Portfolio
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Artifacts – Digital files (documents, videos, presentations, etc.) that serve as evidence of learning or skills.
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Reflections – Written or recorded thoughts on learning experiences and growth.
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Metadata – Descriptive information (tags, dates, categories) attached to artifacts for organization.
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Learning Goals/Objectives – Statements outlining what the portfolio aims to demonstrate.
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Biography/About Me – A personal introduction highlighting background and aspirations.
3. Technical & Design Terms
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Platform – The software/tool used to create the e-portfolio (e.g., WordPress, Mahara, Wix, Google Sites).
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Template – Pre-designed layouts for organizing content.
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Hyperlinks – Clickable links connecting different sections or external resources.
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Embedding – Integrating multimedia (videos, slideshows) directly into the portfolio.
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Responsive Design – Ensures the portfolio displays well on all devices (mobile, desktop).
4. Educational & Professional Terms
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Lifelong Learning Portfolio – Tracks continuous personal and professional development.
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Competency-Based Portfolio – Demonstrates mastery of specific skills or standards.
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Capstone Portfolio – A culminating project summarizing academic or professional achievements.
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Peer Review – Feedback from colleagues or classmates on portfolio content.
5. Assessment & Feedback Terms
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Rubric – A scoring guide used to evaluate portfolio quality.
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Self-Assessment – The creator’s own evaluation of their work.
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Formative Assessment – Ongoing feedback for improvement.
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Summative Assessment – Final evaluation of the portfolio’s effectiveness