CyrusaCapUGrad

What is an Artifact?

Merriam Webster's online dictionary defines an artifact as

a : something created by humans usually for a practical purpose; or an object remaining from a particular period

b : something characteristic of or resulting from a particular human institution, period, trend, or individual

For the purposes of e-portfolio's, artifacts should represent something from your past. Either proof of a skill, milestone or an accomplishment.

Sample Artifacts to have on an e-portfolio include:

Awards and Certificates
Brochures
Case Studies
Committee Memberships
Essays
Field Trip Documents
Journals
Newspaper Articles
Newsletters

Example:

Peer Reviews
Photos and Pictures
Professional Reading List
Projects
References
Research papers
Self Assessment Results
Volunteer Experience Log
Work Experience Log
Videos and Audios

(L) Adisa Okeke, (R) Cyrus Omidi

This picture was taken in 2007, training for the Men's team for the Vancouver Metro Soccer League. Adisa and I are doing our strechwork prior to practice.

Artifact Summary