What is an e-portfolio ?

An electronic portfolio, (e-portfolio) is a storage area, where learners upload and submit their work and tutors and assessment personnel view and mark work.  Unlike traditional paper based methods, e-portfolios provide much richer and varied ways of recording and presenting evidence.  Learners can submit a range of file formats including work processed documents, spreadsheets, images, video and sound files.  The content of an e-portfolio can then be shared with others.  They can be searched and viewed from different perspectives and enable learners to access their work at any time.

Benefits for learners

The NVQ e-portfolio system has many benefits for learners.  They can study when they want, where they want.  There are no bulky paper-based portfolios to manage or store.  The e-portfolio system is based online, accessible via an internet browser.  Learners can track their own progress at all times, having instant access to course materials and resources.  Learners can easily upload evidence into their e-portfolio and communicate with their Assessor:

• Save time: No more waiting for the assessor to vist.  Files do not have to be taken away to be verified.
• Create media rich portfolios with images, sound and video.  Not as much written work.
• A safe place for learners to collect, save and reflect on their work.
• Portable.
• Accessible: 24 hours a day.
• Anytime, anyplace access for all users and roles - as long as there is internet access.  Can be completed at home or on holiday.
• Results achieved more rapidly.
• No paper-based portfolios to manage, store or lose.
• Real time progress of portfolios for all users.
• Improved communication.
• Access to course notes, learning materials and other content.

If you are already using our E-Portfolio system you can download a Learners Guide.

If you are interested in finding out more about e-portfolios then please do not hesitate to contact us.