Webinar Recap: Effective Portfolio Strategies: Practical Tips for Success

In our recent webinar, I talked to expert teacher Christine Romero about her experience with students creating digital portfolios with Book Creator.

The importance of digital portfolios

Digital portfolios are a way for students to think about what they've learned, understand their progress, and take charge of their education. Christine explained that portfolios help students think more deeply, improve their communication, and get better at presenting their ideas. Research shows that students who use digital portfolios often get better grades and finish more of their courses.

Getting started with Book Creator

If you're new to Book Creator, making a digital portfolio is easy. Christine showed how to set up a library, add apps, and use templates to help students create their portfolios.

She stressed that it's important to let students personalize their portfolios, encouraging creativity while also giving them a solid template to follow.

Practical examples and best practices

Christine shared some inspiring examples of student portfolios, demonstrating how they can include everything from interactive notebooks to cultural projects and international penpal collaborations.

These portfolios aren't just records of what students have done—they also help students reflect and grow over time. Students can even add videos, voice recordings, and graphic organizers to make their portfolios unique.