Folios for learning.....

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Portfolios have been used for many years particularly in disciplines that use evidence based assessment, collected and presented over time. They are regularly used in medicine, art/design, education, nursing, trades and increasingly across whole institutions. The move from paper based folios to ePortfolios is exciting because it allows greater flexibility, and opens new opportunities to connect to evidence.

There are three main types of portfolios (and endless debate, but for now we will describe three) that are typically used in education. The first and most common is the assessment portfolio. Students collect or construct a body of work and submit it for assessment, by sharing the work with their lecturer. The second is a reflective portfolio, kept by the student to look back on their learning, and using the process of reflection to analyse their experiences, develop critical thinking skills, celebrate success and learn from poor performance. The essence of all portfolios is that they are student-centred, not teacher centred. It is the student who chooses what to share, and when/if to share sections of the portfolio.

The third type of portfolio is the showcase. The portfolio can be used to showcase what the student has achieved, learnt or demonstrated proficiency in. Keeping a portfolio can become a lifelong practice. Many tertiary institutions worldwide are encouraging students to provide evidence that they have attained specific graduate attributes which can be presented  in a folio showcase to potential employers.Academic portfolio information will be posted here soon