Electronic portfolios to support the growth of digital identity in the school library

Abstract

This paper examines the concepts of identity and digital identity -- their similarities and differences -- and ways to support their development in youth. Specifically, the use of electronic portfolios, or eportfolios, is discussed as a means of personal expression within the control of a young person. Constructing an electronic portfolio empowers one to create and recreate a changing identity and allows the author to observe and reflect on his or her growth and direction.