March 8, 2002

'E-Portfolios' Could Give Students a New Sense of Their Accomplishments

By JEFFREY R. YOUNG

Online archives of educational experiences may help graduates land jobs

Instead of a résumé, Charlotte Gogstad hands potential employers a CD-ROM the size of a credit card that contains a multimedia presentation about her skills and experiences. The presentation, which she developed while she was a senior at Pacific Lutheran University, contains examples of her student work, details about her studies, and even video testimonials from her former employers.

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