Graduate Certificate in Digital Portfolio Evaluation
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to have Dr. Jane Smith with us, an expert in digital portfolio evaluation. She's here to talk about a new Graduate Certificate course she's helping to develop. Dr. Smith, can you tell us more about this course? GUEST: Absolutely, the Digital Portfolio Evaluation Graduate Certificate is designed for educators, hiring managers, and professionals in higher education. It focuses on effective assessment strategies and rubric development. HOST: That sounds fascinating. How did you become involved in this field, and what excites you most about it? GUEST: I've been working with digital portfolios for over a decade now. What excites me the most is the opportunity to help learners showcase their skills and knowledge in creative ways, and for evaluators to provide constructive feedback that fosters growth. HOST: I can imagine that's very rewarding. Now, as we develop this course, what current industry trends are you considering? GUEST: We're focusing on online evaluation techniques, given the increasing shift towards remote learning and work. Also, familiarizing learners with portfolio management software and best practices for digital assessment is crucial. HOST: What challenges have you encountered while teaching or learning this subject? GUEST: One challenge is ensuring fair and objective portfolio reviews. This course addresses that by providing guidelines for unbiased evaluation and feedback. HOST: That's a vital skill to master. Looking towards the future, where do you see digital portfolio evaluation heading? GUEST: I believe it will become even more central to the hiring and education process. As technology advances, we'll see new tools and platforms that make digital portfolios more interactive and informative. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you so much for joining us today and giving us a sneak peek into this exciting new course. To our listeners, if you're interested in enhancing your professional credibility and improving your ability to evaluate the work of others, be sure to check out the Graduate Certificate in Digital Portfolio Evaluation. Until next time!
