Intro
The intended-Grady e-Portfolio program empowers pre-professional mass communications students to connect academic and co-curricular experiences into an engaging, multimedia narrative. Using an e-portfolio platform, our students seek out development opportunities, reflect on their experiences, and plan for future learning. A quality e-portfolio can illustrate your personal journey to becoming a knowledgeable and skilled professional in your field.
i-Grady Portfolio Syllabus.pdf
What is an eportfolio?
A portfolio is a collection of artifacts demonstrating your personal growth and learning over time. An electronic version of a portfolio (e-portfolio) represents an ever-evolving window into your development as a professional. E-portfolios allow you to share your work across space and time with colleagues and collaborators anywhere in the world.
Do you really need an eportfolio?
Absolutely! 4 out of 5 employers find e-portfolios useful in hiring. An eportfolio will make you stand out from the crowd. E-portfolios allow you to show, rather than just tell, you have the valuable skills and knowledge others seek.
- Make more meaningful connections with faculty, prospective employers, and peers (future colleagues)
- Highlight co-curricular involvements (professional organizations, clubs, leadership roles, work, internships, volunteer activities, hobbies, etc.)
- Connect your diverse learning experiences inside and outside the classroom
- Practice digital media storytelling
- Share your individual story
- Prove your expertise beyond your transcript or resume
- Develop reflective and decision-making skills for lifelong learning
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