Creating an ePortfolio

Updated February 23, 2026 15:25

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Overview

This article provides a comprehensive guide on creating and customizing ePortfolios within the Student Learning & Licensure platform. It covers the two primary methods for starting a new ePortfolio, using a pre-defined template or building from a blank page and details the functionality of the ePortfolio builder, including adding components, managing pages, and selecting themes. This guide is intended for users who need to document their work, activities, or professional growth for assessment or showcase purposes.

There are two ways to create a new ePortfolio.

Getting Started

To initiate the creation process, follow one of the two methods below:

From the home page, click the ePortfolios tab.
Click the Create ePortfolio button.

The ePortfolios page showing a Fall 2021 ePortfolio card with the date, view count, a Preview link, and a Private label. The left navigation menu includes Progress, Timeline, ePortfolios, and Profile.

From the home page, click the Plus icon in the bottom right corner.
Click the Create ePortfolio button.

The Progress page showing the Courses tab with filters for Term, Course Sections, and Sort order. Course cards list details such as course title, term dates, instructor name, and activity status including Awaiting Submission and Overdue. A floating action button in the lower‑right corner provides a Create ePortfolio option.

ePortfolio Types

When you create a new ePortfolio, you can choose to start with a Blank Page or by selecting an ePortfolio Template.

The Create ePortfolio page showing two base type options: Create from Blank Page and Create from Template. Each option includes an icon and a brief description. A Create button appears in the upper‑right corner, and required fields are noted at the top.

Create a New ePortfolio using a Template

When you select Create from Template, you will need to provide an ePortfolio Name, Description, and select a Template.

The Create ePortfolio page showing the selected option Create from Template. The ePortfolio Details section includes fields for ePortfolio Name and Description, both filled in. The Templates section below includes a search bar and a list of templates such as Clinical Counseling ePortfolio Template and Student Teaching ePortfolio Template, each with a View link and a radio button to select.

Completing Your Templated ePortfolio

Your templated portfolio will be populated with tasks, work, or documentation that you need to complete. Follow the instructions provided by your Administrator for each component.

Note: You may not be able to delete, move, or re-label components. These permissions are set by your Administrator when the template is created.

Important: You can always add and edit your own components and pages.

Create a New ePortfolio from Blank Page

Selecting Create from Blank Page opens a new blank portfolio builder, allowing you to construct your own portfolio from scratch by adding your own components and pages.

The ePortfolio Template Builder

The ePortfolio editor page showing Add Content, Choose Theme, Edit Description, and Share tabs across the top. A page title field labeled Untitled appears below. The left panel lists content components: Text, Image, Image Gallery, Video, File Upload, and Activities. The main area displays Page 1: Blank with an empty content space. Options View, Save, and Close appear in the upper‑right corner.

The ePortfolio builder has four tabs at the top of the screen: Add Content, Choose Theme, Edit Description, and Settings.

The Add Content Tab

The Add Content tab is the ePortfolio builder itself, with two primary parts. The left side contains the Building Tools for choosing what to include, and the right side, called the Content Area, is where you place components and decide their order.

The Building Tools

The left side of the ePortfolio builder contains the tools you will use to select what will be included in the template. Building Tools are organized into two categories: Components and Pages.

Components

When the Components category is selected, you will see several components on the left side of the screen. Each component represents a unique way information can be added to a portfolio.

Text: Enter text, images, or links.
Image: Embed an external image or select an image from a past activity.
Image Gallery: Embed several external images or select images from past activities. Images are displayed as thumbnails and a primary large image.
File Upload: Upload an external file or select a file from past activities.
Video: Embed a YouTube video by providing a link or selecting a video from a past activity.
Activities: Attach past activities (or parts of them).

Adding Components to a Template

To add a component to the Content Area, simply click the component. A window will appear with a box to enter a Label, which is text that will accompany the component.

The Text dialog box showing a Label (Optional) field with the value ‘Reflection.’ The buttons Cancel and Save are in the lower‑right corner.

The Choose Theme Tab

The Choose Theme tab allows you to select a general layout and a personalized color scheme.

The Edit Description Tab

The Edit Description tab allows you to choose a cover image and create a description for the ePortfolio. This cover image and description appear on the ePortfolio card that is displayed on your ePortfolios tab.

Saving and Viewing Your ePortfolio

There are three buttons in the top right corner of the Portfolio Builder: View, Save, and Close.

The top right navigation bar of the builder showing the 'View', 'Save', and 'Close' buttons.

Note: Student Learning & Licensure automatically saves your progress approximately every 90 seconds. However, it is always recommended to click Save when you are ready to leave the builder.