An Introduction to the E-Portfolio

In yesterday's meeting the group was introduced to the e-portfolio by Ashley Kehoe (Center for Experiential Learning). I found the session to be very informative and beneficial in learning about e-portfolios. I just think that the advances of technology is amazing and an e-portfolio just embodies that awesome-ness. I think it's a great outlet because there's many things from videos, to powerpoints, and writing samples that you can share with others. It makes it easy for users of the e-portfolio to show prospective employers work that they may not be able to see at an interview. For example with the videos, chances are you won't even have the means to show an employer your video during the interview. So it is a great way for people to see other sides of you.

On a more personal level, I plan to include my experiences as a college student as part of my e-portfolio. I hope to show my creative side by uploading photos/projects and creating an awesome design for my homepage. I am really looking forward to building my e-portfolio. I can't wait!

Today (1/28), I attended Loyola's Student Leadership Conference. It was truly an amazing experience. I went to a total of three workshops; 'You at the Core of Social Justice', '"Expressing Your Voice Within"', and 'Strategies for Effective Time Management'. I learned so much from each of the facilitators. After the first two sessions we had lunch and there was a moment for students to share and reflect on the workshops. One student said that he learned leadership is not a position but it is instead an attitude. I had never thought of leadership in this way and it made me think. I was able to see leadership in another way because of that statement. I am glad he brought it up. Following the students' sharing their experiences, Mia Henry was the Keynote speaker. Listening to her I gathered a lot of great information. There were some new things I learned as well as some things I have known that were simply reinforced and confirmed. I had a great time at the conference it will definitely incorporate the things I learned in my daily life!

Lauren L. Adams