How did I choose the exemplars in my e-Portfolio?

When trying to decide what to include in my e-Portfolio, I consulted the literature but still had difficulty in envisioning my own portfolio. So, I consulted a few examples of other on-line portfolios (Fletcher, n.d., UBC, 1999, Lorenzo & Ittelson, 2005). These were extremely helpful and allowed me to develop a much clearer picture of what I wanted to include.

As an adult educator, I decided that it would be most valuable to create a developmental type of e-Portfolio which could demonstrate my on-going growth and development as an educator. Thus, I attempted to balance practical pieces, such as: my resume and the descriptive portion of my teaching portfolio, with reflective pieces, such as: my personal teaching philosophy and metaphor. This allowed me to reflect on my past practice while considering the path of my future practice.

Fletcher, A. (n.d.) Amanda Fletcher's electronic teaching portfolio. Retrieved from: http://sitemaker.umich.edu/amandafletcher/welcome_to_my_portfolio

Lorenzo, G. & Ittelson, J. (2005). An overview of e-portfolios. EDUCAUSE. Retrieved from: http://neteducause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI3001.pdf

University of British Columbia Centre for Teaching and Academic Growth. (1999). Electronic teaching portfolio: A guide for faculty members. Retrieved from: http://www.courseweb.uottawa.ca/FACDEV101/ESG5300/3.Teaching%20Portfolio/Electronic%20Teaching%20Dossier%20Preparation.pdf