The first steps in creating your ePortfolio include:
- Selecting the appropriate program / department
- Naming the portfolio
- Choosing the appropriate table of contents
- Selecting a theme template
- Typing a welcome message
- Once you have logged into ePortfolio, click the ePortfolio2
button to continue.
- You are now on the main e-Portfolio page.
The four main areas of your ePortfolio account are:
My Portfolios – Manage your portfolio(s)
My Results – Check your assessment results
Image Gallery – Choose or upload pictures for your portfolio
Artifact Library – Upload and organize files that will be linked to
specific standards
- The first step in setting up your portfolio is to select the appropriate program/department. Click the Show All Departments link, and click Join for Curriculum and Instruction.
- Next, click the Add New Portfolio link.
- In the name box, type your name.
- From the Table of Contents dropdown menu, select Curriculum and Instruction Portfolio.
- Now you are asked to choose a graphic theme for your portfolio. A theme is a template that provides a general look and feel for your portfolio. We recommend that you select the Outline Menu Theme.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click the OK button.
- Now that you have selected the appropriate table of contents and a theme, let’s personalize the portfolio by writing a welcome message. You will be able to share the link to this portfolio with others, so make sure that you communicate the portfolio’s purpose and which sections have been completed.
To add a welcome message, click the Add Content link at the bottom of the page.
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Type in a Heading and welcome message in the Text box.
You can also add a picture of yourself, if desired. To do this, click the Browse button and locate a picture of yourself that is saved on your computer.
Once you have selected your picture, click the Upload button. You will then be given the option to choose how you want your picture to be displayed.
Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click OK to save your changes.