“We do not have to be ashamed of what we are. As sentient beings we have wonderful backgrounds. These backgrounds may not be particularly enlightened or peaceful or intelligent. Nevertheless, we have soil good enough to cultivate; we can plant anything in it” Chögyam Trungpa. If we add virtual meaning to Chögyam Trungpa’s quote, this will be the definition of an ePortfolio.
What are ePortfolios? To answer this question; first, I am going to explain what are not ePortfolios? ePortfolios are not online resumes, Facebook, or blogs. What is an ePortfolio? ePortfolio is one’s personal website that reports and show skills, experiences, and knowledge. ePortfolio is a professional and educative opportunity where one can wave our experiences; create work for real audiences; and showcase one’s abilities.
ePortfolios should contain electronics, artifacts, and refection. According to AuburnWrites, “ePortfolios are electronics and contain both artifacts and reflection (blogs, professional online sites such as LinkedIn, and paper portfolio only contain two of these elements). However, ePortfolios include all three.” Designing a well-organized digital ePortfolio is an excellent way to keep track of one’s content knowledge and professional growth. Also, ePortfolios promote the processes of learning including planning, participating, and reflecting as well as the improvement of essential metacognitive abilities such as time management, group work, and critical knowledge (Batson, 2013).
Chögyam Trungpa said that “We do not have to be ashamed of what we are” because we are a product of our backgrounds. Independently of our backgrounds, we can overcome our vicissitudes and project ourselves into a brilliant future. Our ePortfolio will witness our progress over time.
References
Batson, T. (2013). The taming of the MOOC–with ePortfolio Evidence. Campus Technology. Retrieved from https://campustechnology.com/articles/2013/01/16/the-taming-of-the-mooc.aspx
