Brief 1: Question 3

What are the common types and uses of e-portfolios?

There are four common types and uses of e-portfolios. They are: (i) Assessment portfolios (ii) Showcase portfolios (iii) Development portfolios and (iv) Reflective portfolios.

Uses of e-portfolios: Each portfolio has a different function. Here are some summaries.

(i)Assessment portfolios - used in assessment purposes and are usually organised into different categories. For example, a student may organise their work into different categories. For example, a student may organise their work into the candidates' products, evaluations, photographs, video recordings, etc. However, assessment portfolios differ and vary according to the owners course, course advisor and/or lecturer.

(ii)Showcase portfolios - Portfolios where individual's achievements are displayed, also showing their best work on evaluations of their own work. These portfolios are usually by artists and architects.

Showcase portfolios may be used ofr many purposes, like introducing yourself to other employers, committees, sponsors etc.

(iii) Development portfolio - These portfolios are useful fr keeping track of things. A personal development plan is also another term for this portfolio. Portfolios as such can act as a reminder. Usually recorded on a table making things easier for the person to follow through and keep themselves updated on their own work.

(iv) Reflective portfolio - Used for monitoring one's development. The owner evaluates themself and their work when having completed something. Owners are usually asked to reflect on their achievements, failures, goals, pointing ou strengths and weaknesses and how to improve on each aspect of their work if the work was to be repeated.

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