Examples of Student ePortfolios

The ePortfolios linked below are creative, fun, and effective. Although they use different approaches (and different platforms), they are alike in embodying the student's reflections on their learning while at the same time showcasing their achievements.

Listen to a student's perspective! Kylie Myles, an Honours Psychology student and former CTE coop student, shares her experience using an ePortfolio (below) for reflection

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ePortfolio Integration Strategies

Advice for integrating ePortfolios into courses, programs, and co/extra-curricular activities

ePortfolios are for more than coop students!

See how a Master of Public Health Student’s ePortfolio has been developed in the years after graduation.

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Course Related Student Portfolios

HLTH 480 - Reflecting on competencies, articulating transferable skills, and showcasing achievements.

Examples of student portfolios from the Hlth 480 class ( shared with students’ permission).  

Reflecting on Co-op Experiences

Skill Development/Transferable Skills

  • Charlie’s co-op experience - Using the headings ‘Inspired Insights’, ‘Magnificent Failures’, and ‘Unanticipated Connections’, Charlie Uebele, a third year Environment and Business student, highlights the skills he developed and shares his co-op experience in his ePortfolio.
  • Transferable Skill Development - Sarah Abdelrahman, a Biology student, reflects on experiences, skills developed, and lessons learned that will be useful in the future.
  • Developing Transferable Skills - Rachel Lam, a Psychology student, discusses finding links between academic knowledge and life experiences, and discovering new skills and interests.
  • Developing Transferable skills - Brent McCready Branch, a Health Sciences student, reflects on lessons learned, and the importance of connections.
  • Skills Development - Chloe Chan, a Biotechnology student, highlights a variety of skills developed such as research and design skills.
  • Problem Solving - Nicole Wilson, a Sociology and Legal Studies student, unpacks the steps to breaking large tasks into small steps and implementing problem-solving techniques.
  • Reflection on Future Career - Brigg Harry Firmi-Medensky, an Economics student, incorporates various aspects from co-op experience and how that relates to skill development going into the workforce as a young professional.
  • Transferable skills - Nicole Wilson, a Sociology and Legal Studies student, explains the importance of organizational skills, being meticulous, and learning from failure.
  • Working with Data. Ognjen Ivanovic, an Honours Mathematics student, showcases multiple projects and the process of collecting, organizing, comparing, and discovering trends using data.
  • Psychology and PebblePad by Sara Ahmed, a Psychology and Business student with a specialization in Intensive Research
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WATCV: Using the Star Framework

In the video above, Mandy explains how writing reflections for her ePortfolio helped her enhance her learning. 

Notice how the following WatCV career and competency eportfolios focus on the articulation of professional, transferable skills combined with evidence of these skills. Although some may spotlight the same skills, their stories and the evidence they provide highlight each student’s individuality. Take a moment to listen to Eric Van Dijk describe how the WatCV activity helped prepare him for a successful interview.