Creating a Digital Portfolio Project for Eighth Grade Students

Eighth grade students will learn how to create a digital portfolio to showcase their work in class.

Technology - 8th

Creating a Digital Portfolio

In this project, students will learn how to create a digital portfolio to showcase their work in class. The project will cover the following learning outcomes:

  • Students will know how to use digital tools to create a portfolio
  • Students will understand the importance of organizing their work
  • Students will be able to present their work in a professional manner

Methodology

The project will be divided into three parts:

  1. Research and Planning: Students will research different digital tools for creating a portfolio and plan out the content they want to include in their portfolio.
  2. Creating the Portfolio: Students will use the digital tools they researched to create their portfolio. They will organize their work and present it in a professional manner.
  3. Presenting the Portfolio: Students will present their portfolio to the class and receive feedback from their peers.

Resources/Materials Required

  • Access to computers or tablets
  • Internet access
  • Various digital tools for creating a portfolio (e.g. Google Sites, Wix, Weebly)

Instructions

1. Introduce the project to the class and explain the learning outcomes.

2. Have students research different digital tools for creating a portfolio and plan out the content they want to include in their portfolio.

3. Provide students with access to computers or tablets and the necessary digital tools.

4. Have students create their portfolio, organizing their work and presenting it in a professional manner.

5. Once students have completed their portfolio, have them present it to the class and receive feedback from their peers.

Assessment

Students will be assessed on the following:

  • Their ability to use digital tools to create a portfolio
  • Their ability to organize their work and present it in a professional manner
  • Their ability to present their portfolio to the class and receive feedback from their peers
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