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Guidance for Selecting Your ePortfolio Artifacts*

Artifact Review

As a starting point, if a paper, it should be more than three pages of text.

In considering an artifact, ask yourself the following:

 Can the information be standardized?  Does the information demonstrate a culmination of work?  Did you use fonts, images, a professional mission statement, and a reflective statement?  How is the artifact presented?  Does the artifact demonstrate advanced learning?  Can you highlight how the document contributes to the teachers, APUS, and the general

education program?  Does the artifact highlight ongoing learning?  How does the artifact reflect on the learning objectives in your class?  How does this artifact highlight the connections between classes and your personal life?

Use in ePortfolio

Once you have analyzed the documents and selected your artifacts, you should realistically assess how the information will be applicable to you, future employers, and academic institutions.

Your artifacts should contribute to your ePortfolio.

 The artifacts selected should be more than a list of accomplishments.  They should be a collection that is visually appealing.  Your critique of your artifacts may be different from the grade you received for a particular

assignment or the grade in the classroom. For example, after reviewing the artifact, you may be able to take the instructor’s comments and improve the artifact before including it in your ePortfolio. You may be able to combine artifacts or add more content. This self-assessment will help you reflect on how well you met the initial assignment criteria

*Adapted from Gordon, R., D.Mgt., Professor, American Public University. Sakai Edge lessons – selected material for ePortfolio artifacts (2020).