The Practical Application of e-Portfolios in K-12 Classrooms: An Exploration of Three Web 2.0 Tools by Three Teachers

Portfolios used in K-12 classrooms give students the opportunity to collect, showcase, and reflect upon the work they have completed throughout a class or program. With the advent of the digital age, e-portfolios have allowed for this process to be conducted online through the use of Web 2.0 tools, offering a number of advantages and features that were not possible before. In this article, three teachers reflect over the integration of e-portfolios in their K-12 classroom and discuss the relative advantages and limitations of three different e-portfolio creation tools.