Audience: Students
About Enhanced Portfolios
Enhanced Portfolios are a redesigned portfolio experience in Canvas that improves usability, organization, and sharing compared to legacy portfolios.
[On the Portfolios page, click the Assigned tab to view instructor-assigned Portfolios [1] and the Showcase tab to view your own Showcase Portfolios [2]. Click the portfolio you want to view to see its content [3]]
Assigned Portfolios (Evaluation Portfolio)
Assigned portfolios you create as part of a course requirement.
- Your instructor may require you to create a portfolio for an assignment or ongoing coursework.
- The portfolio may be graded.
- Your instructor may specify what content must be included.
- Sharing settings are often limited to you and your instructor.
Showcase Portfolios
Showcase portfolios are portfolios you create to highlight your work and experience beyond a single course.
- You choose what content to include and how it is presented.
- These portfolios are often used to showcase projects, skills, or achievements.
- They can be shared with external audiences such as employers, internship coordinators, or graduate programs.
- You control privacy and sharing settings.
Common Tasks Include:
- Creating a new portfolio
- Adding and editing pages
- Uploading assignments or artifacts from Canvas
- Sharing your portfolio with instructors or external audiences
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Helpful Guides
Accessing Enhanced Portfolios
Students can access Enhanced portfolios directly in Canvas.
Building Your Portfolio
- How do I create a Showcase Portfolio as a student?
- How do I add evidence to a Portfolio as a student?
- How do I submit a Course Assignment in Evaluation Portfolios as a student?
Portfolios are saved automatically.
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Sharing your Portfolio
Enhanced Portfolios give you control over who can see your work.
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