As shown in the image 1 (to the left), an e-portfolio consists of different attributes of your life and joins them together in one space. It shows you where a person begun and where they want to go or have gone. It also shows what avenues they took to get were they are now or how they are planning on getting where they want to be. An e-portfolio is a development of the person, in this way it is a self teaching process. As seen in image 2 (below) there are three major purposes to an e-portfolio; Education/Training, Personal and Employment. This reflects greatly on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Huitt discusses these needs as Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem, Need to Know and Understand, self actualisation and Transcendence.
An e-portfolio incorporates these needs and ultimately shows the transformation of the person. It constantly changes as things change in your life; this offers reflection, growth and development.
Reference List
Huitt, W. (2004). Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Educational Psychology Interactive. Retrieved August 6, 2009 from http://www.dirkdavis.org/cbu/edu518/resources/Savage03/MaslowsHierarchy.pdf
Images
Image 1. Retrieved August 6, 2009 from http://scottish-rscs.org.uk/newsfeed/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/jigsaw_pieces.jpgcontent/uploads/2007/12/jigsaw_pieces.jpg
Image 2. Retrieved August 6, 2009 from http://www.squidoomarketingstrategies.com/e-portfolio%20purposes%20theother662004%20flickr.jpg
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