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Why Choose an Open Source ePortfolio?

There are different reasons to choose an Open Source ePortfolio platforms: personal value (some believe that software should be free), budget (although 'open source' does not always equate to 'free'), quality of the platform, etc. If you don't want to manage a server to host your own ePortfolio platform, you can use the services of a platform or server provider.
  • Mahara Mahara is an open source e-portfolio system with a flexible display framework. Mahara, meaning 'think' or 'thought' in Te Reo Māori, is user centred environment with a permissions framework that enables different views of an e-portfolio to be easily managed. Mahara also features a weblog, resume builder and social networking system, connecting users and creating online learner communities. (note for technicians: Mahara integrates seamlessly with Moodle through a SAML plugin.)
  • Moofolio is a Moodle block that provides a platform for students and teachers to collect and reflect on portfolio artifacts. It is available as a solution for schools to implement the NH ICT Literacy standards. SPDC provides training on installing and configuring Moodle, adding the Portfolio module, administration, and teacher use of Moodle for online classrooms and the Portfolio.

Instead of using a dedicated ePortfolio platform it is possible to use an open source content management system (CMS) like Plone or Drupal. A study from Donau University compares the features of a number of ePortfolio platforms with standard content management systems.

Europortfolio Events

ePIC 2021

Next ePortfolio Events
Maharamoot / Moodlemoot FR 2012
Première réunion annuelle des utitilisateurs francophones de Mahara
Mahara UK 2012
The annual Mahara UK conference provides an opportunity for learning technologists, educators, users, and developers - everyone who uses Mahara to meet and share their ideas and experiences.
ePIC 2012
9-10-11 July 2012, London, we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the international ePortfolio & Identity Conference. After Boston in 2011, London will also welcome the second ePortfolio World Summit.
Networked Identities Workshop
London 10 July 2012, join us at the 'Networked Identities' workshop held during ePIC 2012. This workshop is one of the very first stages towards the publication of an open textbook addressing the issue: "How Digital Technologies Reshape Identity Construction in the 21st Century." The objective of the workshop is to: collect the first inputs of the community on the book project; agree on book objectives, book structure and core areas to be covered; identify research questions, potential contributors and potential sponsors. The abstracts will be published in special book of abstracts and in ePIC 2012 proceedings.
ePortfolios as a Catalyst for Connections: Celebrating the Curious, Creative and Capable Learner
For the third year, AAEEBL members and eportfolio practitioners from around the world will gather at the Seaport World Trade Center on stunning Boston Harbor for the AAEEBL Annual Conference. Once again, AAEEBL is co-locating with Campus Technology, and attendees will be welcome to attend either AAEEBL or CT sessions.
ePortfolios Australia Conference 2012
Meeting expectations – Achieving goals 27-28 September 2012 Australian Catholic University, North Sydney Following on from the success of the two previous ePortfolios Australia Conferences, ePortfolios Australia Conference 2012 (EAC2012) will showcase the diversity of eportfolio practice in Australia and beyond by bringing together national and international speakers from all levels of education as well as from professional associations and industry areas. Themed ‘Meeting Expectations – Achieving Goals’, EAC2012 will focus on effective eportfolio practice for: evidencing learning and professional standards; supporting quality assessment; and helping individuals achieve their goals.