EXACT Scholars ePortfolio Instructions- Particpant
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Authors
Dr. Karen Perell-Gerson
Dr. Kristie Walsdorf
Issue Date
2026-05-27
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en_US
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Abstract
The EXACT Scholars ePortfolio instructionsAC-Participant provides a comprehensive guide for students in the EXACT Scholars Program at Georgia Gwinnett College to develop a professional ePortfolio. The presentation explains the purpose of an ePortfolio as a curated digital collection that highlights academic progress, experiential learning, and personal growth while supporting professional branding. It offers step-by-step instructions for accessing and building the ePortfolio using the Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L) platform, including account setup, template selection, and content organization.
The document outlines the required components for the Participant-level ePortfolio, such as a professional cover page, course reflections, career readiness module certificates, and a candidacy reflection with supporting artifacts. It provides detailed guidelines for writing reflective content that demonstrates critical thinking, experiential learning application, and personal development, aligned with a structured integrative learning rubric. Additionally, the presentation includes instructions for publishing the ePortfolio, generating a shareable URL, and submitting it for program evaluation. Overall, the document serves as both a technical manual and a developmental framework to help students effectively present their academic journey and readiness for future academic and career opportunities.
Description
The EXACT Scholars ePortfolio Instructions (Participant Level) presentation is an instructional resource designed to guide students in the EXACT Scholars Program at Georgia Gwinnett College through the process of creating, developing, and submitting a professional ePortfolio. It combines technical directions with academic guidance, helping students navigate the Student Learning & Licensure (SL\&L) platform while also understanding the purpose and value of documenting their experiential learning.
The presentation walks users through each stage of the ePortfolio process, including account setup, template selection, content creation, and publishing. It clearly outlines required elements such as a professional cover page, course reflections, career readiness certifications, and a comprehensive candidacy reflection supported by artifacts. In addition to procedural steps, the document emphasizes reflective writing practices aligned with critical thinking skill development, using an integrative learning rubric to help students connect their experiences to academic and career goals.
Overall, this resource functions as both a step-by-step manual and a developmental framework, enabling students to effectively showcase their academic progress, experiential learning, and professional readiness through a structured digital portfolio.
Citation
Georgia Gwinnett College. (n.d.). EXACT Scholars ePortfolio instructions (Participant level) [PowerPoint slides].
Publisher
Georgia Gwinnett College