Theoretical Background to Electronic Portfolio

3. Classification of (E)-portfolios

Khafaja, M. (2020) presents the following types of digital portfolios:


Source: Khafaja, M., 2020. The Complete Guide to Student Digital Portfolios. Available at: https://campuspress.com/student-digital-portfolios-guide/ 

In addition to showcase, process (or development), assessment and hybrid portfolios, Crow and Mitchel (2006, p.12, Cited in Cimermanová 2015, p. 117) present also the so-called reflective portfolios:

  • "1. assessment portfolios (examples of the owner’s work for viewing by others for assessment purposes); 
  • 2. showcase portfolios (the best examples of the owner’s work, usually formatted in date order); 
  • 3. development portfolio (allows the owner to monitor and plan their own development; 
  • 4. reflective portfolios (allows the owner to review their own development; typically shared when the owner is applying for a job, or wanting to highlight work to other; 
  • 5. hybrid portfolios (combination of two or more of the above)."