Twelve tips for introducing E-Portfolios with undergraduate students.

There is no standard definition of an E-Portfolio just as there is no standard E-Portfolio (Madden 2007). E-Portfolios can be described in many ways, such as ‘an archive of material, relating to an individual, held in a digital format’ (Madden 2007, p 5). E-Portfolios have a range of purposes which include personal development planning, showcasing work, reflection and assessment (Stefani et al. 2007). An E-Portfolio therefore provides a personal repository. This information can then be used and re-used in a variety of ways. E-Portfolios are receiving recognition and are being considered important by those in education and employment, including policy makers. The Secretary of State for Education and Skills has described E-Portfolios as