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Navigating the Maze of Creating an Engaging e-Portfolio


Elements of an e-Portfolio
Elements of an e-Portfolio

According to Clark University, a portfolio is a compilation of academic and professional materials that exemplifies your beliefs, skills, qualifications, education, training, and experiences. It provides insight into your personality and work ethic.  When it's this critical, care must be taken to present it in the best possible way.  

Building your first website can feel like standing at the base of a mountain with a plastic fork as your only tool for climbing. It's a world I had no idea how to conquer. The last time I created a portfolio was in 2006, and it was a three-inch 3-ring binder. We have come a long way from paper to a digital platform. This was my first time exploring how to create an e-Portfolio. I loved the creative aspect of the assignment, but before I get there, there is a lot of research to be done. There are numerous decisions to be made, and the abundance of information available to guide you has only made me even more confused. However, with perseverance and determination, I overcame these challenges and made significant progress, which was an enriching experience. 

After hours of watching YouTube videos and trying to figure out how best to tackle this task, I decided first to choose the platform for the e-Portfolio. After reviewing several platforms, I decided on Wix because it seemed the most user-friendly and was voted the best overall platform for the tenth year by Website Builder Experts. Ryan (2025) states that Wix is suitable for all skill levels, offers over 900 free templates to choose from, and its drag-and-drop editor helps attract a diverse audience. Some of the drawbacks of Wix include the inability to change the template once the site is live, the drag-and-drop feature being cumbersome for less tech-savvy users, and limited storage space. Since I needed my site to be live until I completed my Master’s and to help it look and feel professional, I decided to pay for the domain (name of the site) for the next two years. 

I choose to call my domain “Learning Everyday” as I believe that in this ever-changing world, we need to learn new things to stay relevant. It reflects my commitment to lifelong learning. 

My next step was to create a 'Welcome' and 'About Me' page. I used AI to help me write an introduction that reflects

my passion, professional, and personal life. My e-portfolio is a living document that will help capture my growth and how my opinions evolve as I progress on this journey. The joy of learning and the excitement of seeing my e-portfolio evolve alongside me are what keep me going, and I hope it will inspire you too. 

The next step took some time to build. I did not know how I wanted the blog and ADL pages to look. I knew I needed a drop-down menu for ADL to show artifacts from all the courses. Learning how to create the drop-down menu and have it attached to the ADL tab was the most frustrating for me. There were times when I attached a course tab to either the 'Welcome' or 'About Me' section, and it was quite frustrating. It took some trial and error, but finally I was able to attach my course to the ADL section. I decided not to create subpages for each artifact under the course. I decided to add multiple sections under each course to showcase the artifact. I followed the same layout for the Blog page too.  I am attaching pictures and videos that help enhance the experience of visiting my e-Portfolio. 

My advice to anyone starting the journey of creating an e-portfolio is to understand the purpose behind doing so, research examples of similar portfolios to gather ideas, and select what you like or dislike. The next step is to organize and build what tabs or categories you want. Find a platform that suits you the most. Start small and, as you become comfortable, enhance your use of different features. Remember, it's okay to start small and gradually build up your e-portfolio. Maintain a personal and professional tone, highlighting your personal growth and professional development. When needed, ask a peer or professor to provide feedback to improve your end product further.

My journey was filled with ups and downs, and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I loved discovering new things and learned a lot about myself in the process. It's not as scary as it seemed. I needed to believe in myself and trust the process, and I encourage you to do the same. You're more capable than you think, and with the right guidance, you can create an e-portfolio that truly reflects your journey and growth. 


References

Ryan, E., Simpson, O. (2025, Apr. 3). Wix review 2025: Is it really the best website builder? Website Builder Experts. https://www.websitebuilderexpert.com/website-builders/wix-review/


 
 
 

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