Portfolios

Digital Portfolio

Portfolios are spaces where students can collect their work and are an ideal space for educators to follow their learning progress. They can also be individual spaces, to which only the learner has access and with the possibility to share with the teacher a few selected items only. When properly structured, they can work as a good companion for students to reflect on their progress.  Portfolios can be digital or physical and are often used for formative and summative assessments. The use of portfolios can be a wise choice as it allows the collection of essays, reports, self-reflection and other pieces of evidence of the student’s journey’s choices, advances and reflections.

We provide here some examples of free tools that can be used to support the creation of portfolios:

Google Sites

Very good solution as it provides the possibility of a smooth integration of documents, slides, spreadsheets, etc. It also enables the possibility of collaboration between students, for the space as a whole or for specific documents. Is simple and user friendly

Padlet

Padlet is a multifunctional online board where students can organise and collect all types of information. It is of particular interest for collaborative work between students.

Canva

Canva is a multi-use platform that allows students to create their portfolio while learning, with already existing templates, how to use tools to improve their organisation and designing skills. It is useful and at the same time user-friendly and visually appealing.

Evernote

Evernote is a versatile and user-friendly platform that supports multimedia content. With Evernote, students can easily compile and organize their work, including text, images, audio recordings, and scanned documents, all in one place. The collaborative features allow students to share their portfolios with teachers and peers for feedback, fostering an interactive and continuous learning process.

These are just a few suggestions that provide students with various ways to build and present their portfolios, fostering creativity and reflective learning.