Chapter XI

The idea of portfolio's for teachers long pre-dates the use of computers. In fact, many occupations outside of education also implement portfolios for the purpose of showcasing somebody or something. Nowadays, with nearly everything being done online from applications to even business meetings, it only makes sense that teachers put their portfolios into electronic form.

There are many reasons why a teacher might want to showcase their portfolio online in lieu of the traditional (and increasingly archaic) route. For one, an online portfolio is accessible by everyone at anytime. No longer would you have to hull around hundreds of papers and binders. You can send your potential employer a simple web address and they can view it at their convenience. It will also save your employers time as more than one persons can view it simultaneously  such as on recruitment websites. Online portfolios can also be organized much easier than the traditional file-and-binder route that most teachers use. Online portfolios can be compartmentalized into easy-to-digest tabs and can also be interactive at the same time. They can also be kept up to date unlike with traditional portfolios.

Lastly, with education inevitably going the way of technology-driven, an online portfolio will demonstrate that you are on board for this change. You will more diverse and in turn more marketable to whatever position you apply to by being competent in technology.


Resources:

Showcase your skill with an electronic portfolio. (n.d.). Learn NC. Retrieved May 11, 2013, from www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/6437