What+is+a+Digital+Portfolio?

= What is a digital portfolio? = A digital portfolio is a purposeful collection of learnings over time that documents personal, academic and professional development. It is a visual guide that maps where you have been, where you are going and how you plan to get there. In this context, a digital portfolio is a tool to communicate what you know and can do.

=A learning tool for teachers= A digital portfolio is an organised and annotated set of documents or examples that provide authentic evidence of knowledge. It is a collection of carefully selected or composed professional experiences and thoughts threaded with reflection, evidence and selfassessment. =A learning tool for students= A better understanding of a student’s abilities and accomplishments can be attained through a digital portfolio. Students can use digital portfolios to compile their best work in all key learning areas and community activities. By doing so, they present a more accurate description of their capabilities.

This information is taken directly from the Article "Learning With Digital Portfolios" by the Queensland Department of Education as seen here: