1. Developing a Digital Portfolio Natalie B. Milman Reviewed by S. Michele Holmes

2.  “a goal-driven, organized, collection of materials that demonstrates a person's expansion of knowledge and skills over time” (p. 93-94)  also known as electronic portfolios, multimedia portfolios, e-folios, Webfolios, and electronically augmented portfolios  three factors determine what should be included in a digital portfolio, how it should be organized, and how it will be presented: the audience, the purpose, and the type Digital Portfolios Defined

3.  The article describes each step of the creation process in further detail  Planning the portfolio  Considering portfolio contents  Designing the portfolio  Evaluating the portfolio  Publishing the portfolio Steps in Creation Process

4.  two approaches by which portfolios can be created are the integrative approach and the turnkey solutions approach  integrative approach involves using a variety of digital tools to create products and collecting them together, typically onto a server or website  turnkey solutions approach involves using a web- based program to upload files using their design formats  Examples: Chalk and Wire, Epsilen, TaskstreamChalk and WireEpsilenTaskstream Approaches and Tools

5.  The article appeared to be a collection of other studies and journal articles. Therefore it did not contain any new information, but it was full of useful information and/or links to more information.  Part of the article discusses how creating a digital portfolio should begin with a focus on quantity of products and end with reflecting upon their quality to determine if it should be included.  The author purports that the best way to learn about digital portfolios is to create one. She provides suggestions on how to do so including the website Electronic Portfolios.Electronic Portfolios Reaction

6. Reference Milman, N.B. (2007). Developing a Digital Portfolio. Distance Learning 4(4), pp. 93-96. Retrieved from http://libproxy.library.unt.edu:2055/docview/230699 648/141DDAB1DA8634FB482/13?accountid=7113. http://libproxy.library.unt.edu:2055/docview/230699 648/141DDAB1DA8634FB482/13?accountid=7113