Overview

ePortfolio California is facilitating an effort to provide leadership and community in the ePortfolio space. One of the services we re developing is this web site, for generating meaningful dialog about the variety of uses for ePortfolios and the ways to make ePortfolios portable and interoperable.

ePortfolios

There are many definitions and uses for ePortfolios. At its basic core, an ePortfolio is a digitized collection of artifacts including demonstrations, resources, and accomplishments that represent an individual, group, or institution. This collection can be comprised of text-based, graphic, or multimedia elements archived on a Web site or on other electronic media such as a CD-ROM or DVD. Click here to learn more about: the different Types of ePortfolios, their unique and overlapping purposes, and the many stakeholders who can benefit from this rapidly emerging technology. 

Folio Thinking

Taking ePortfolios one step further is the notion of “Folio Thinking,” a concept proposed by Helen Chen at Stanford University. It is a unique teaching approach based on supporting students who are creating their own ePortfolios with opportunities to reflect on the experience through coaching and other techniques. This process both enhances and authentically displays distinct levels of student achievement, knowledge and skills that ultimately will help Californians transition into meaningful work and career development after they graduate.


ePortfolio California is spearheading the further development of “Folio Thinking” and the idea of  transferable Academic Portfolios through its many partnerships with national and international leaders in the field of ePortfolios, interoperability standards, and education technology. We are working with institutions and programs throughout the state of California to implement ePortfolio systems that reveal student accomplishments along with providing students with the tools to effectively enhance their careers and provide a realistic representation of their true competencies.