What is a Digital Portfolio?
Digital Portfolios (also known as ePortfolios) are collections of artifacts chosen to showcase specific skills, experiences, and ideas. They are meant to be shared with peers, instructors, mentors, and potential employers. Portfolios can include artifacts from the past, present, and future ambitions.
Types of portfolios
Three main types of portfolios are common in higher education:
- Showcase: collection of best works and achievements
- Academic: display of learning progress with a focus on feedback
- Assessment: shows competency/proficiency/accountability
Why You Should Use a Digital Portfolio
Digital portfolios have many advantages over print. Not only are they easily customizable, but they also offer many benefits, such as:
- Inclusion of multimedia and digital badges
- Transferable to professional environments
- Infinite audience
- Immediate feedback
- Content easily updated
- No paper copies required
UAB-Provided Digital Portfolio Tools
Other External Digital Portfolio Tools
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Free |
No |
Free |
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Free or Pro ($$) |
Yes |
Based on subscription |
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Free or Personal ($$) |
Yes |
Based on subscription |
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Free or Premium ($) |
Yes |
Free; paid personalized hosting |
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Free or Premium ($$) |
Yes |
Free; paid personalized hosting |