Canvas offers two types of portfolios to support both learner-driven and instructor-guided use cases: Showcase Portfolios and Evaluation Portfolios. These tools support storytelling, assessment, and the validation of competencies.
In Portfolios, instructors can assign structured, competency-based portfolios, enabling learners to submit work aligned with the institutions defined requirements and skills. Learners can also create their own showcase portfolios, curating evidence of academic and co-curricular work with more flexibility, including reflections, tags, and shareable links.
How can I use Portfolios in teaching?
- Canvas Portfolio can be utilized to create a display representing a students learning across a course or academic program. Many instructors elect to use a portfolio as a final project, or in a capstone course.
- ePortfolios are an excellent opportunity for students to reflect on their learning and comprehension, giving them a space to see their growth across a period of time.
What is unique about Canvas Portfolio?
- Because Canvas Portfolio is owned by Canvas' parent company, Instructure, students will be able to pull their submitted assignments directly from Canvas into their Portfolio to display.
Who can use it?
- Any Instructor or student enrolled in a course can create a new Portfolio
How do I get started?
- In Global Navigation of your Canvas account, select the Account icon, then select Portfolio from the fly-out menu list of option.
- See the What is Canvas Portfolio guide for additional information
Additional information
- Portfolio is a part of Canvas, so there is no software to install. It will run in your web browser and on almost any internet connection.