Leveraging WordPress for Student ePortfolios, Blogs, and Websites

This literature review explores the implementation of e-portfolios in higher education, identifying six common steps and eight major concerns. It provides strategies for instructional designers and educators to effectively implement e-portfolios, addressing challenges such as technology, policy, and student motivation.

The "Teaching with Blogs" guide originally from Vanderbilt University's Center for Teaching provides an overview of using blogs as educational tools, highlighting their benefits for enhancing student communication skills and engagement. It includes concrete examples from various disciplines, as well as practical advice on important choices to make when teaching with blogs.

This resource features a number of exemplary e-portfolios from University of Central Florida former or current students.

The University of Arkansas' portfolio website provides templates and examples of students ePortfolios using WordPress. These portfolios showcase students' learning and skills, and can be used for class projects, internships, and capstone courses, or to share with potential employers.

This guide will help instructors and students get started using WordPress through the integration with UVACanvas.

This guide will help UVA students get started with WordPress, from accessing their blog in UVACanvas to changing the site theme and adding content.