Overview
An electronic portfolio is a collection of work. The work is referred to as artifacts, reflecting the learning experience of an individual. They may be arranged for specific applications such as jobs, graduate school, or assessment. Electronic portfolios are a tool for lifelong learning.
Getting Started
Why faculty use Electronic Portfolios (e-portfolios)
An important component of electronic portfolios is reflection. A reflection may be associated with each included artifact, aiding the development of both critical thinking and writing skills. Electronic portfolios may showcase a person’s best work in a particular course or may encompass many courses showing growth and change over time. They can be a means of assessing learners.
Can Students Build Their Own Portfolios?
Students can build their own portfolio through their time at Villanova. See the attached user guide for more details.
How do I set up an Electronic Portfolio?
For assistance in setting up an Electronic Portfolio please contact UNIT at either support@villanova.edu or 610-519-7777.
How can students download or export their Electronic Portfolio from Blackboard?
- Log in to Blackboard. Click "Tools" on the left-hand navigation menu
- Click on "Portfolios".
- Click the "More" link for the portfolio you wish to download. From the menu, click "Download"
- In the pop-up window, click the Click to download Portfolio link.
When you download a portfolio from Blackboard, it will download a zip file.
To access your portfolio, you will need to unzip or extract the files and click the index.html file to view the portfolio.
To unzip/extract the zip file using Microsoft Windows: Right click on the zip file, and click "Extract All..."
To unzip/extract the zip file using MacOS: Double click on the zip file.
Additional Resources:
Reflection as the Foundation for E-Portfolios