Two important aspects of portfolios are self- reflection and the criteria for selecting artifacts. In a professional portfolio, this would probably include examples of one's best work and the reasons for including it in the portfolio. In a student portfolio, there would likely be a range of work to demonstrate growth. The reflection piece might be more formal as well.
My first two portfolios during my undergraduate training were 3" binders filled with examples of work from my courses with typed reflections about each one. The binders were covered with stickers and I used fun papers and borders to decorate the pages inside. I was very proud of these and still have them.
My next portfolio was in Taskstream. I uploaded 10 documents and gave them appropriate titles. Then I emailed a reflection paper to my instructor. While this is an efficient way of sharing one's work, it's not very creative or satisfying.
Whatever method of portfolios my students will use, I want them to have a chance to be creative and to feel a sense of pride when they're finished.
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