I have made attempts to create what I believed to be an ePortfolio in the past. I collected important resources, assignments and artifacts, categorized them into an online drive and thought, "Boom! Here's my work!" After reviewing the recommended resources, I now have a slightly different understanding of the purpose and importance of such a resource. I find that, as stated in "Making Meaningful Connections in An Eportfolio" there is a lack of tangible evidence to show one's growth and capabilities both academically and professionally. In my experience, there only seemed to be a need for those in more technology inspired fields to utilize an ePortfolio. It was not something seen as beneficial to everyone.
As time passed, I have noticed that technology is seeping into almost all areas. It is crucial if not necessary to display your digital mark in the world so others may better understand your journey, the connections made and your projects and successes. This should be a proud display of what makes you special and an asset to anyone who is given access to your work. Your work should be able to enlighten as well as inform others so that the processes and authentic experiences can be easily transferred and show the creator's worth!
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