Many college students nearing the end of their studies all have a similar project: creating their digital portfolio. Whether the student is a graphic design major, an IT major, or yes, even an education major, students are now expected to be able to present a showcase of their work throughout their college career in order to get a job in the field they are interested.
This increase in usage among various industries is one reason it is beneficial to have students create a web portfolio. By getting students into the habit of saving their work and compiling their best efforts into one location, we are preparing them with for a real world experience that will have a direct effect on getting a job in the future.
Additionally, a portfolio provides more balance to your assessment process. Often we gauge students primarily on their test scores throughout the year, focusing only on what they did during this section. Yet a portfolio allows us to view their work sequentially, enable us to see the progression a student has made throughout the year.
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