ePortfolios at UWindsor
Beginning in Fall 2013, the Office of Open Learning initiated a pilot project in collaboration with some of our 2013 Open Learning Grant recipients to introduce ePortfolios (electronic portfolios) to the University of Windsor community. The initial pilot included a number of potential tools to support the development of ePortfolios, with Wordpress eventually being chosen as the most suitable tool for most ePortfolio needs. Blackboard also has a built in portfolio system that is used in some departments on campus.
ePortfolios allow students to capture and curate the wide range of learning opportunities they are exposed to both inside and out of the classroom during their UWindsor career. Portfolios provide students with their own space to display their creative work, including artefacts that demonstrate to potential employers and others what students are capable of. They also provide a space for students to reflect on and articulate their learning in meaningful ways.
ePortfolios are being used at course level, program level and as a personal professional development tool. Our UWindsor ePortfolio community has grown to include thousands of active users contributing to Wordpress and Blackboard platforms!
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The ePortfolio support team helps to familiarize both students and instructors with the Wordpress ePortfolio system, including pedagogical and personal uses, and how to develop a digital presence to achieve your goals. We provide in-class workshops, drop-in Q&A sessions, and one-on-one instructor and student support.
UWindsor Wordpress ePortfolios are free for students, faculty, and staff
Register here: https://uwindsor.icampus21.com/wordpress/
Explore some of our UWindsor Wordpress ePortfolio exemplars:
- Promoters of Experiential, Active, Research-based Learning (P.E.A.R.L) showcase
- UWindsor BFA reflective practice artist portfolio
- UWindsor Business professional leadership development portfolio
- Faculty teaching and research dossier showcase
- UWindsor Faculty of Education teacher candidate professional development portfolio
Additional exemplars can be found on our ePortfolio Exemplars page.
Email Alicia Higgison to see how ePortfolios can help you in your course, academic and career goals.
Wordpress ePortfolios are currently hosted by Canadian-based icampus21. Have a look at our blog to see how you can start your own ePortfolio.
Instructions for using ePortfolios
These registration instructions can be shared with your students