Electronic Portfolio’s
Electronic portfolios or E-folios for short are becoming essential tools, not only for the technology industry, but also for students, job-seekers, and even employers. E-folio’s are a great way to express literally anything that you want. This is the reason why e-folios are so unique and mainly why they have the ability to be so versatile. But, what exactly is an e-folio, and how is it created? I will go over these questions and why e-folios should be used whenever possible.
Electronic portfolios are selective and purposeful collections of work, designed to showcase knowledge, skills, achievement, and growth over time (Casey). They are made available on the World Wide Web for easy access. These portfolios tend to focus on the creator’s previous work and their own reflections of each piece. The purpose of an e-folio is basically to provide documentation and credibility to the creator’s abilities (Ramey). Electronic portfolios represent a learning history as well as a reference of the creator’s capabilities (Casey).
The first step in creating an e-folio is figuring out what needs to be included (Moody). Although, you can add anything to an e-folio, keep the same theme throughout. For example, you’re not going to want obscene college pictures floating around your e-folio if you are trying to make it apart of your job resume. What is the best way to organize an e-folio? Sandy Boyd of the Instructional Program at the University of Houston says, “There is no single correct answer,” (Boyd). The second step is just that, trying to figure out what type of e-folio creator you are. If you are a job candidate with no prior job experience, then your e-folio should highlight skills learned in college, training received for the particular job, and any internships or co-op experiences (Moody). Also, any communication skills or significant social responsibilities that stand out would be more than relevant for your e-folio (Moody). If you are an experienced job candidate, then your e-folio should emphasize previous job training, performances and experiences (Moody). Any licensures, certifications, as well as, previous job projects should definitely be included (Moody).
Nowadays, people can use computers or pencils to compile their works. “Which way is more competitive?” has become a controversial issue. “An Ode to the User-Friendly Pencil” by Bonnie Laing, explores “the pencil wins over the computer hands down” by using irony.
The third and final media text I chose to create for my portfolio is a concept map. This is because it will allow me to draw out all the connections and characteristics of characters throughout the text and help me prove my thesis statement. Using a concept will help me as well as the reader to easily identify all the ideas within the map.
... documents I researched how employers evaluate the structure of a resume. I determined that they want less fluff and straight forward attributes about myself. When writing a resume it is important to include relevant job experience. Also, to incorporate all skills that would make you look enticing for an employer. During this process I contacted former employers, and intern coordinators to ask if they would be willing to let me use them as references. I wanted to make sure that I still keep in touch with previous employers because I want to make sure they put in a good word if a future employer were to contact them. I have learned through this experience that it is important to keep bonds strong, and make sure to keep a resume clean and organized.
In this section of your teaching portfolio, include a copy of your degree, teaching license, awards of honor and specialized training certificates. Adding these parts to your portfolio will give you as an educator the opportunity to illustrate your accomplishments and present yourself as a highly qualified
...lf-evaluations, accomplishments, and experiences. Teachers can include descriptions and comments about the student’s learning style, attitude, effort, and growth. Student portfolios can include samples of written work, collaborative projects, list of books read, performance documentation, running records of oral readings, or audio- and videotaped presentations.
Burton, David. "Exhibiting Student Art." Virginia Commonwealth University Journal 57.6 (2004): 41. eLibrary. Web. 30 Oct. 2013.
QuickBooks is an accounting software package which is developed by Intuit, Inc. It was launched in the 90's and since than it is one of the market leaders in accounting software. The software was designed to help the small business owners who had no formal accounting training. Very shortly after the introduction, there was no doubt that the product is going to be a hit. With a deep focus for the non-accountant, and a lower price than the competitor's products, it outsmarted its competitions. Intuit states that the company's mission is to create new ways to manage personal finances and small businesses that are so profound and simple, customers cannot i...
AP Portfolio- 3D: I created a portfolio of my artwork throughout junior and senior year and submitted it to the college board for review.
M&J is a somewhat informal organization in which a number of friends and family members pitch in to do whatever it takes to make the business successful. Overall, this has worked well, but you know that sometimes there is some serious miscommunication resulting from the lack of clear authority. The lines between the marketing, shipping, finance, main office, and sales departments are fuzzy at best. There are people working in multiple departments who have no clear accountability to any one manager. In your response, address the following:
The focus of my folio for his year was to capture a sense of wonder and curiosity. During unit 3 I began by exploring different mediums to get a feel for the different attributes they bring to a piece. However, I found that though how art was completed is important, the what is more significant. I wanted to tell some sort of story, either one of my own or one that had significantly impacted my life in some form, particularly through childhood. I also aimed to emphasise contrast and symbolism with a touch of dark context. These aspirations for what I visioned at the beginning played a large role in helping me decide what story and emotion I wanted to tell.
The following papers in this portfolio is of the essays I did in Comp I class. The papers represent my worst essay and my improved work. There are two MLA formatted papers, both are a graded copy of my revisions. The third paper in folder is one of my timed writing prompts, it represents how I can freely write each writing was timed at a five minute interval.
Baron, Dennis. “From Pencils to Pixels: The Stages of Literary Technologies.” Writing Material. Ed. Evelyn Tribble. New York. 2003. 35- 52.
“Assessment is the process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information about students’ learning. The central purpose of assessment is to provide information on student achievement and progress and set the direction for ongoing teaching and learning” (NSW Department of Education and Training, 2007, p.1). I believe an assessment strategy which best encapsulates this understanding of assessment is the portfolio. Specifically, a process portfolio provides a wealth of information about a student’s progress in literacy and not only allows a teacher to assess the learning that has taken place but also helps them to identify the areas in need of improvement. Additionally, the crucial element of the student’s self-assessment and self-reflection in the process of creating the portfolio also allows both the teacher and the student to understand the progress, strengths and weaknesses of their writing.
Perhaps the most prominent form of alternative assessment in use today is the student portfolio. A portfolio can be described as a “purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the student’s efforts, progress, and achievements in one or more areas of the curriculum.” Key elements of the portfolio include evidence of students’ choosing the contents of their own portfolio, specific criteria for the selection and assessment of student work, and clear evidence that the student has reflected on his or her work (Chriest & Maher, n.d.). Portfolios have been proven an effective means of student assessment in many areas of schooling, from preschool all the way through post-graduate work. Portfolio assessment has also been rendered effective in many business settings to determine the value of an employee.
Portfolios serve the purpose of an extensive record of a student’s best work and skills. As the student progresses through life, record keeping and reflection becomes an expectation. A résumé cannot possibly describe the entire list of qualities each individual possesses. As a result, portfolios thrive in high schools and offices alike to demonstrate a person’s capabilities in the greatest detail. Any person with a future-oriented mindset should have a portfolio to create opportunities for a successful life.