Learning portfolios

Also known as: digital portfolios, e-portfolios

Learning portfolios are a purposefully selected compilation of student work that can cover a single project or include curated evidence over an entire course. They:

  • support educators to assess students' academic growth by reviewing work samples over time
  • provide oportunities for students to self-reflect and to receive written feedback from educators and peers
  • support home-school connections when shared with parents/carers.

Learning portfolio

ICT templates

Learning activity templates

Google templates 

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Microsoft templates

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File > Download a Copy.

How to use with ICT

  • As Learning portfolios take place over a period of time, ensure students share access with you at the start so that you can view their work and reflections in real-time to support them throughout their learning journey.

External resources

Find out more resources
Title Link Description
OneNote Class Notebook as an e-Portfolio on the Microsoft blog OneNote Class Notebook as an e-Portfolio (new window) A blog post about how to use class notebook as an e-Portfolio including how to set them up.
Using Microsoft Sway to create, reflect and provide feedback Student digital portfolios with Sway (new window) An informative step-by-step explanation to creating student portfolios with Sway including a comprehensive video for teachers.
Educause learning initiative: Advancing learning through IT innovation Advancing learning through IT innovation (new window) An overview of e-Portfolios by George Lorenzo and John Ittelson, Edited by Diana Oblinger, ELI Paper 1: 2005

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