There are several types of e-portfolios, each serving a different purpose depending on the user’s goals—whether in education, training, job seeking, or personal development.

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📂 Main Types of E-Portfolios:

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1. Learning Portfolio (Developmental e-Portfolio)

Purpose: Tracks a learner’s growth over time.

Used by: Students, trainees, or teachers in training.

Includes: Reflections, learning goals, coursework, feedback, and progress records.

Best for: Continuous assessment, formative evaluation.

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2. Assessment Portfolio

Purpose: Shows evidence of learning achievements to meet specific standards or outcomes.

Used by: Learners being evaluated, educators, examiners.

Includes: Assignments, tests, rubrics, grading feedback, skills checklists.

Best for: Grading, certification, accreditation.

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3. Showcase Portfolio (Presentation e-Portfolio)

Purpose: Highlights best work and accomplishments.

Used by: Job seekers, graduates, professionals.

Includes: Certificates, projects, media samples, resumes, references.

Best for: Job interviews, college applications, promotions.

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4. Professional Portfolio

Purpose: Demonstrates professional growth, competencies, and continuing education.

Used by: Teachers, nurses, engineers, artisans, etc.

Includes: CPD records, case studies, project reports, licenses, workshops attended.

Best for: Licensing, promotions, peer review.

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5. Reflective Portfolio

Purpose: Encourages deep reflection on learning experiences and personal development.

Used by: Students, researchers, or trainees.

Includes: Journals, reflections, self-evaluation, peer feedback.

Best for: Personal growth, mentorship, and self-awareness.

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6. Career e-Portfolio (Employment Portfolio)

Purpose: Market the user’s skills to potential employers.

Used by: Job seekers and interns.

Includes: CV, cover letter, skill demos, project summaries, references.

Best for: Online job applications, LinkedIn portfolios.

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🧰 Tools Used to Create E-Portfolios:

Google Sites

Mahara

WordPress

Microsoft OneNote

Padlet

Moodle

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