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Using ePortfolios in Canvas Creating an ePortfolio

1. Login to Canvas. 2. Click Account > ePortfolios.

3. The ePortfolio page appears. Click Create an ePortfolio. 4. The Make an ePortfolio screen appears.

5. Enter a name for your ePortfolio. If you want the ePortfolio to be private or public. If you

want everyone to see your ePortfolio, check the Make Public checkbox. 6. Click Make ePortfolio.

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7. The ePortfolio Dashboard page appears. Click the Getting Started Wizard link.

8. The Getting Started Wizard appears at the bottom of the page. Click through the

sections to learn more about creating your ePortfolio.

9. On the Dashboard page for your ePortfolio you can

• Share your ePortfolio (if it is private) by copying the URL listed on the page and sending it to the person you want to access it

• View recent submissions • Download the contents of your portfolio • Delete the portfolio

10. To go to your ePortfolio click Go to Actual ePortfolio.

Building an ePortfolio

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The Welcome page is your landing page and is the first page created in an ePorftolio. The page appears as shown below.

1. Click How Do I…? on any page to get to the Getting Started Wizard from any page. 2. Click Organize/Manage Pages to add, edit, move or delete pages. 3. To edit the current page, click Edit This Page.

Adding, Deleting, or Moving a Page If you click Organize/ Manage Pages, the right column expands as show below.

1. Click the Settings icon to delete or move the page. 2. Click Add Another Page, enter the Page Name and then press Enter to add a new

page.

Editing a Page

1. Click Edit This Page modify or add content to the current page.

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There are several different types of content you can add to your page.

• Rich Text Content – Basic content section used throughout Canvas. You can add text, images, links, and video

• HTML/Embedded Content – Use this to embed HTML content • Course Submission – Use this to select an assignment from a course to embed on the

page. • Image/File Upload – Use this to upload a file from your desktop. Note: The file must be

under 50 MB.

2. Check the Allow Comments on this Page checkbox if you want people to be able to comment on your page.

3. When you are done with your page, click Save Page.

Note: You can move content blocks and put them in a different order. Click the left corner of the content block. An up and down arrow appears. Click the box and drag it up or down to the location you want it on the page.

To delete the content block, click the right side of the content block. A garbage can appears. Click the garbage can icon and then click OK to delete.

Adding and Organizing sections 1. To add a section, click Organize Sections and then click Add Section.

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2. Enter the section name and then press Enter.

Note: Build you sections first and then add pages within those sections. You cannot move pages from one section to another.

For more help on ePortfolios, review the Canvas Help Guides at https://community.canvaslms.com/community/answers/guides/