What’s+a+digital+portfolio?

Digital portfolios, sometimes referred to as multimedia portfolios, electronic portfolios, e-folios and web folios contain much of the content traditional portfolios include but present these materials in digital format. Materials, also called artefacts, are presented using a combination of multimedia technologies such as audio recordings, database, spreadsheet, video and others. Digital portfolios are a way of showcasing student achievement through class assignments, community service, and occupational experience
 * Q1. What is a digital portfolio? **
 * Q2. What are two important features of a digital portfolio? **

1) Community: Sharing ideas and resources. 2) Technology: Digital portfolios are one of the best ways for students to communicate their knowledge and expertise related to their use of technology.
 * Q3. List two advantages of a digital portfolio. **

1) The Presentation Portfolio 2) The Connected Portfolio 3) The Working Portfolio
 * Q4. List two disadvantages of a digital portfolio. **
 * 1) The creation of digital portfolios requires advanced knowledge and skills and sometimes expensive, high-tech equipment.
 * 2) Technology can often obstruct the view of students’ REAL accomplishments by using too many ‘bells and whistles’.
 * Q5. Mention three different kinds of digital portfolios you have found. **
 * Provide the URL for each of the three kinds. **

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