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B.5.4 Portfolio
A portfolio is an example of authentic assessment. As students complete major presentations
or networking projects, they save them in a portfolio. A portfolio of accomplishments must be
presented before many companies will hire an individual. Portfolios show growth over time and
include student reflections on different periods of learning. Academy students might keep a
portfolio of their experience in building a network and examples of configurations they created
for different scenarios. Community projects are also good examples of accomplishments.
A portfolio is a paper, electronic, or online collection that shows the best work of a student. As
with any educational initiative, portfolios are continually revised and improved. Many
secondary school districts encourage portfolio-based assessments. The Cisco Networking
Academy Program is well suited for this type of assessment. Students maintain their portfolios
to include all of their best work throughout all semesters of a curriculum. This portfolio can
contribute to graduation criteria. It can also serve as an impressive display for potential
employers.
Web Links
Guidelines for Portfolio Assessment in Teaching English:
http://www.etni.org.il/ministry/portfolio/default.html
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