the five stages as outline by Dr Helen Barrett, modified for an Australian audience

1. MaharaEportfolios Five Stages of Building an Eportfoliio

2. Collection Selection Reflection Projection Connection How do I begin to setup? Source: Dr Helen Barrett – electronic portfolios What are the five stages?

3. Collection Learner Facilitator Don’t save everything! Decide on the evidence you have for a field. Choose artefacts that will demonstrate achievements in that field. Provide guidance and templates for methods of collection

4. Selection Learner Facilitator Selection criteria should reflect the learning objectives that the portfolio is demonstrating Relevant evidence Students can first share their selections for approval by the teacher Validate evidence

5. Reflection Learner Facilitator Articulate your thinking about that piece of evidence Record as an audio file Guide reflections with open-ended questions or set up a template with headings Record in the blog tool

6. Projection Learner Facilitator Look ahead and make plans for your future achievements and evidence gathering Set goals for the future Look for the skills gaps Provide guidance for employability skills

7. Connection Learner Facilitator Present eportfolio to appropriate audience Create Views Share Views Provide guidance on appropriate audience, privacy and cyber safety Create examples in group