Digital Learning Institute Speaker: Crafting My Portfolio: Tips, Tricks and Behind the Scenes

I was invited to speak at the DLI’s Live Bootcamp on ePortfolios and Careers on the 27th of May 2025. It was a live talk that ran for an hour and was part of a student bootcamp. My talk focused on how I created my portfolio, the ideas behind it, how I built it, and advice for others who were looking to create one of their own.

It was such a wonderful experience, and I met so many lovely and enthusiastic students.

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Topics Discussed

  • Why I created a portfolio and how I approached its structure
  • The types of artefacts I chose to include
  • Tips for clearly explaining your work and making it meaningful to others
  • The tools and platforms I used
  • Practical advice for those just starting out

We also ran a live poll and Q&A to encourage discussion and reflection around common challenges, such as how to get started and how to keep motivated.

Skills Demonstrated

  • Public speaking and virtual presentation delivery
  • Reflecting on and articulating design decisions
  • Audience engagement through interactive polling and Q&A
  • Encouraging reflective practice and peer learning
  • Sharing professional experience in an educational setting

Tools Used

  • Canva
  • Zoom