W04-2: Create your own portfolio

On this worksheet you learn how to create your own ePortfolio using the platform “Mahara”. You will also practice writing a reflection.

Things you need for this session

your web browser (e.g. Firefox, Chrome)

maybe some photos and texts to implement in your portfolio

Learning log assignments

Visit the website www.mahara.org and log in (User: student; password: MaharaDemo).

Create a new page.

Write a short reflection about one (!) experience in the summer school so far. Try to follow the helix of reflection (see below)!

Create a new collection.

Implement the reflection in your collection

Implement your homework from “W01-1: Your teaching experience”.

Implement some photos or other pictures to illustrate your writing.

Share your portfolio (or at least the page “reflection”) with your neighbor.

Write a comment on your neighbor’s portfolio.

Helix of reflection