--- title: "Blog | Digication" description: "Ideas, research, and stories from the Digication community on ePortfolios, assessment, and the future of learning." source: https://www.digication.com/blog --- Digication Blog # Ideas, research, and stories from the Digication community Practical guidance on ePortfolios, assessment, and the future of learning, from the educators and institutions putting the work in. AllAIAssessment & OutcomesCareer & InternshipsDiversity, Equity & BelongingReflection & StorytellingTeaching & PedagogyePortfolios [ ![](/images/blog/what-students-really-want-from-college.jpg) Teaching & Pedagogy ## What Students Really Want From College (And How Institutions Can Deliver It) A new national survey from the LearningWell Coalition, AAC&U, and Morning Consult confirms that students want purpose, identity, belonging, and the chance to apply what they learn. The question is whether institutions are set up to give them those things. May 20, 2026·9 min read ](/blog/what-students-really-want-from-college)[ ![](/images/blog/the-missing-layer.png) AI ## The Missing Layer: Why Reflection Is the Data Higher Education Has Been Overlooking Higher education has invested heavily in LMS, analytics dashboards, and AI tools, but the richest source of student data is still missing. It's not in the gradebook or the LMS. It's in what students think, feel, and understand about their own learning, and it's finally time to harness it. May 15, 2026·10 min read ](/blog/missing-layer-reflection-data-higher-education)[ ![](/images/blog/student-reflection-ai-guided.jpg) AI ## Why Student Reflection Isn't Working (And How AI Can Help) End-of-semester reflection essays often surface descriptions, not thinking. A look at why traditional prompts fall short, and how AI-guided reflection grounded in TORI changes what students produce and what institutions learn from it. April 30, 2026·5 min read ](/blog/student-reflection-ai-guided)[ ![](/images/blog/cultivating-belonging-ai-identity.jpg) AI ## Cultivating Belonging through AI and Identity: Moving from Surviving Systems to Reshaping Them How College Unbound and Digication are designing AI-guided reflection around belonging instead of efficiency, and what that means for students whose lived experience has rarely fit institutional frames. April 26, 2026·8 min read ](/blog/cultivating-belonging-ai-identity)[ ![](/images/blog/faculty-reflection-pedagogical-superpower.jpg) AI ## Why Faculty Find Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Why faculty are calling reflection the connective tissue of every High Impact Practice, and how AI-coached frameworks like TORI are making it more practical to scale. April 22, 2026·4 min read ](/blog/faculty-reflection-pedagogical-superpower)[ ![](/images/blog/transforming-career-services-bucknell.jpg) Career & Internships ## Transforming Career Services: Insights from Bucknell's STEM Career Coach With Christa Matlack Bucknell University's STEM Career Coach, Christa Matlack, shares her insights on the transformative potential of ePortfolios in career services. December 9, 2024·16 min read ](/blog/transforming-career-services-bucknell-universitys-stem-career)[ ![](/images/blog/reflective-storytelling-nursing-shortage-burnout.jpg) Reflection & Storytelling ## Reflective Storytelling in Nursing Education: A New Approach With Sharyl Toscano Reducing Nurse Burnout and Shortages: Sharyl Toscano discusses helping practicing nurses thrive rather than merely survive with reflective storytelling. July 15, 2024·6 min read ](/blog/reflective-storytelling-nursing-shortage-burnout)[ ![](/images/blog/building-sustainable-lgbtq-peer-mentoring.jpg) Diversity, Equity & Belonging ## Building Sustainable LGBTQ+ Peer-Mentoring During COVID With Sam Ascensio Community Building: A chat with Sam Asencio, Founder of “Q Connections” & a JJay College of Criminal Justice student. June 19, 2024·5 min read ](/blog/building-sustainable-lgbtq-peer-mentoring)[ ![](/images/blog/reflection-advocacy-teacher-education.jpg) Teaching & Pedagogy ## The Importance of Reflection and Advocacy in Teacher Education With Janet VanLone Janet Vanlone joined us to discuss the importance of reflection and advocacy in teacher education. Join in! June 19, 2024·15 min read ](/blog/reflection-advocacy-teacher-education)[ ![](/images/blog/study-abroad-learning-eportfolio-intercultural-competence.jpg) ePortfolios ## A Look Inside a Study Abroad Learning ePortfolio: Enhancing Intercultural Competence Explore how study abroad ePortfolios enhance students' intercultural competence. Discover the impact of ePortfolios in education with Digication's innovative technology platform. June 5, 2024·10 min read ](/blog/study-abroad-learning-eportfolio-intercultural-competence)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/nursing-reflection-national-cancer-institute-unsplash.jpeg) Career & Internships ## The Power of Portfolios in Veterinary Education and Career-Seeking With Jorge Colón Veterinary education faces challenges today, but the ePortfolio, when implemented well, can be a tool for reflection, differentiation, and discovery. March 13, 2024·8 min read ](/blog/reflection-power-eportfolios-veterinary-education)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/community-based-learning-omar-lopez-unsplash.jpeg) Reflection & Storytelling ## Reflecting on Internship Experiences in Community-Based Learning With Gina Woodall Gina Woodall discusses how she empowers student growth & success through internships, experiential learning, and reflective practices. February 26, 2024·7 min read ](/blog/community-based-learning-internship-experiences)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/amanda-headshot.jpeg) ePortfolios ## Steadfast ePortfolio Leadership Guides Success in Challenging Quality Enhancement Plan With Amanda Hyberger Share the visionary leadership of a distinguished professor of Music using the ePortfolio to challenge QEP. February 21, 2024·5 min read ](/blog/steadfast-eportfolio-leadership-guides-success)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/thaddaeus-canuel-eportfolio.png) Career & Internships ## Unlocking Career Growth & Opportunities Through Internship Experience With Thaddaeus Canuel Learn the transformative power of the ePortfolio in internship experiences in this exhilarating conversation with Thaddaeus Canuel. January 14, 2024·5 min read ](/blog/internship-experience-unlocking-career-growth-opportunities)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/liberal-arts-education-kelly-sikkema-unsplash.jpeg) ePortfolios ## Embracing Diverse Perspectives in Liberal Arts Education With Laura DeSisto Hear the innovative approach to liberal arts education at the Johns Hopkins University powered by the ePortfolio. December 27, 2023·7 min read ](/blog/empowering-liberal-arts-education)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Student%20looking%20at%20camera%20while%20studying%20with%20classmates%20in%20library.jpeg) Assessment & Outcomes ## Empowering Student Learning & Assessment: Embracing Inclusive Learning Outcomes in Higher Ed With Abby Crew Pioneering innovative strategies for student learning at Colorado Mountain College has its challenges, & none other but Abby Crew has dealt with them. December 13, 2023·9 min read ](/blog/empowering-student-learning-assessment)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Passaic%20County%20Community%20College.png) ePortfolios ## The Highly Impactful ePortfolio: Keeping Students Engaged and Motivated With Alex Della Fera This conversation with Alex Della Fera covers strategies and tools to encourage a meaningful and highly impactful classroom experiences. December 12, 2023·3 min read ](/blog/highly-impactful-eportfolio-keeps-students-engaged-motivated)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/monroe-community-college-magazine.png) Teaching & Pedagogy ## Bridging the Academic-Real World Gap with Service Learning & Writing-Intensive Courses With Kathleen Borbee Bridging academic gap: The gap between what students learn in the classroom & realities of the everyday world is vast, as discussed with Kathleen Borbee. December 12, 2023·6 min read ](/blog/service-learning-writing-intensive-courses-bridging-academic-gap)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Screenshot%202023-11-25%20at%2002.24.14.png) Diversity, Equity & Belonging ## A Visually Impaired Student Pursuing A Degree In Social Work Uses ePortfolio To Champion Accessibility With Katie Lester Katie Lester is championing accessible eportfolios in a world that struggles to understand the challenges & accommodate needs of those with disabilities. November 24, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/blind-student-advocates-accessible-eportfolios)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/this-is-engineering-raeng-unsplash.jpeg) ePortfolios ## ePortfolio As Digital Makerspace In Liberal Arts Education With Abe Reshad What makes the ePortfolio a revolutionary tool in liberal arts education, likened to a makerspace with a transformative approach beyond traditional learning? November 23, 2023·6 min read ](/blog/problem-solving-eportfolio-liberal-arts)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/justin-shen-Pi9CXMq4XHM-unsplash.jpg) ePortfolios ## Leading ePortfolio At Scale With Empathy In A Large Research Institution With Kate LaBore Implementing an accessible ePortfolio program at a large research institution can be complex but has many benefits according to Kate Labor. November 21, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/leading-accessible-eportfolio-large-institution)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/etienne-girardet-EP6_VZhzXM8-unsplash.jpeg) ePortfolios ## Telling Your Unique Narrative: Nurturing Belonging Through ePortfolio With Ben Jenkins Everyone has a unique story to tell, which is best shared from the first-person perspective according to Ben Jenkins. November 9, 2023·4 min read ](/blog/tell-story-eportfolio)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/eportfolio-student-advocacy.png) Diversity, Equity & Belonging ## The Power of ePortfolios as Advocacy Tools for Students Facing Systemic Barriers and Racism With Abiodun Durojaye Coming from an ethnic minority background, Dr. Abiodun Durojaye believes in creating a world where young people don’t have to change parts of themselves to fit in. October 18, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/eportfolios-advocacy-tools-students-barriers-racism)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/early-childhood-education.png) Teaching & Pedagogy ## How Innovative Technology Is Changing Early Childhood Education With Vail Shoultz-McCole We explore values early childhood educators should have, the place for innovative digital tools, & meaningful reflection in early childhood classrooms. October 4, 2023·7 min read ](/blog/learning-technology-early-childhood-education)[ ![](/images/blog/active-reflection-makes-experiential-learning.jpg) Teaching & Pedagogy ## How Active Reflection Makes Learning Happen at Oxford College With Jill Petersen Adams Learn how one educator uses active reflection and real-world applications to foster deeper, more meaningful learning experiences at Oxford College. September 27, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/active-reflection-makes-experiential-learning)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/active-learning-development.png) Reflection & Storytelling ## The Learning Odyssey: Documenting a Path of Continuous Learning and Self-Discovery With Patrick Green A remarkable path of continuous learning and self-discovery in the odyssey of learning with our guest, Patrick Green. September 27, 2023·6 min read ](/blog/continuous-active-learning-development)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/eportfolio-means-change.png) ePortfolios ## ePortfolio As A Means Of Change, Reflection, And Development With Martin Gaucin The future is going to be all technology-based. Everything now uses websites, including the highest-paying jobs. September 27, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/e-portfolio-means-change-development)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/student-design-thinking-ideas.png) Teaching & Pedagogy ## Empowered Problem Solving and Empathy through Design Thinking With Alison Carson With empathy through design thinking, students understand they can create their own future and focus on their educational interests August 9, 2023·6 min read ](/blog/problem-solving-empathy-through-design-thinking)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/writing-across-curriculum-andrew-neel-unsplash.png) Teaching & Pedagogy ## How Writing Can Help Promote Student Engagement Across the Curriculum With Sarah Zurhellen If you have been honing your writing skills throughout the entire curriculum, is there really any value in participating in a writing program? Listen. July 18, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/writing-engagement-across-curriculum)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/design-thinking-approach-hal-gatewood-unsplash.jpeg) Teaching & Pedagogy ## Using Design Thinking to Create a Diverse and Curious Student Body With Murillo Soronso Students should explore their innate curiosity and creativity: With a design thinking approach, students document their experiences. Learn the benefits... June 25, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/design-thinking-approach-creative-development)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/gen-ed-public-speaking.png) Teaching & Pedagogy ## Preparing Your Students to Take On Tomorrow’s Wicked Problems With Paul Hanstedt Thanks to educators using ePortfolio pedagogy within general education contexts, students have found the opportunity & tools to express themselves. More... June 25, 2023·4 min read ](/blog/eportfolio-gen-ed-wicked-problem)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/assessment-education-reflective-eportfolio.png) ePortfolios ## Absolutely Amazing Ways Reflective ePortfolios Enhance Education And Assessment With Celeste Kong Enhancing education through reflective ePortfolios: By reflecting on the basics of traditional education, we can enhance the future with technology. April 26, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/enhance-assessment-reflective-eportfolios)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/building-culture-confidence-university-paolo-nicolello-unsplash.jpeg) ePortfolios ## Creating a Culture of Confidence and Connection at Boston University With Natalie McKnight Distinct and impactful approaches to building culture and students' strength in colleges? A Dean of Gen Ed at Boxton University talks to us. April 19, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/creating-culture-confidence-connection)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7162402/hubfs/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/dance-education-samantha-weisburg-unsplash.jpeg?width=599&quality=low) ePortfolios ## The Dance of your Life Story: The Urgent Need for Arts Education With Jill Flanders Crosby Jill Flanders Crosby opens up on how she has been using her work as a dance educator to help students create a sense of self with ePortfolio. Read more... April 13, 2023·4 min read ](/blog/dance-life-story-arts-education)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7162402/hubfs/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/passion-student-learning-good-faces-unsplash.jpeg?width=599&quality=low) Assessment & Outcomes ## Passion for Student Learning Fuels Ascent to Higher-Ed Leadership & Reform With C. Edward Watson This was an eye-opening talk about helping students & institutions define essential learning outcomes & providing the tools & resources needed. Learn more. April 13, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/passion-student-learning-higher-ed-leadership)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Shamai-thackers-screenshot-from-digication.png) Reflection & Storytelling ## Exploring Cultural Identity and Belonging as an Alaska Native Student With Shamai Thacker Cultural identity & belonging as an Alaska Native student can be a complex and meaningful process since Alaska Native cultures are diverse. Read more... April 12, 2023·4 min read ](/blog/cultural-identity-belonging)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7162402/hubfs/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/AAEEBL-digital-ethics.png?width=799&quality=low) ePortfolios ## Ethics in ePortfolio Technology in the Bright New Days of Innovation, Privacy, and Inclusion With AAEEBL Taskforce ePortfolio scholars & practitioners (AAEEBL Taskforce on eP) discuss digital ethics in ePortfolio - guiding principles, strategies, & resources. Learn more... April 12, 2023·7 min read ](/blog/ethics-eportfolio-technology-innovation-privacy-inclusion)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/identity-digital-storytelling-kyle-glenn-unsplash.jpeg) Reflection & Storytelling ## Why Identity and Storytelling are So Powerful in the Digital Era With Beata Jones Beata Jones talks about the powerful effect digital storytelling has on a student’s life, even beyond their academic career. April 12, 2023·4 min read ](/blog/identity-storytelling-digital-era)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/nursing-students-eportfolio-luis-melendez-unsplash.jpeg) Reflection & Storytelling ## How Nursing ePortfolios Enhance Learning and Empower Students With Lillian Rafeldt A blog about the impact of ePortfolios on nursing practitioners & the institutions that develop these professionals. Hear from an expert Lillian Rafeldt. April 12, 2023·4 min read ](/blog/nursing-eportfolios-enhance-learning-empower-students)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7162402/hubfs/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/digital-storytelling-self-expression-girl-with-red-hat-unsplash.jpeg?width=599&quality=low) Reflection & Storytelling ## How Oxford College Confronts the Past to Build a Better Future With Peter McLellan Higher institutions are more conscious of learning as a holistic experience. Peter McLellan talks about digital storytelling at Oxford College of Emory. April 12, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/oxford-college-confronts-past-build-better-future)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/constructive-collaboration-krakenimages-unsplash.jpeg) ePortfolios ## Finding Joy & Building a Future of Constructive Collaboration With Nathan Carpenter Constructive collaboration can ensure students coming from different backgrounds, time zones, & experiences have a better transitioning experience. Read More... January 18, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/constructive-collaboration-higher-education)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/student-encouragement.png) Teaching & Pedagogy ## Empowering Students to Be in Control of Their Learning With Patty Goodman Hayward In this Digication Scholars Conversation, we talked about what it means to practice student-centered learning & why it’s incredibly valuable. Read more... January 18, 2023·4 min read ](/blog/empowering-students-student-centered-learning)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/explore-learning-ePortfolio-thought-catalog-unsplash.jpeg) ePortfolios ## Changing the World by Giving Students the Freedom to Learn and Explore With Brody Tate Explore learning with the ePortfolio - a tool for student-centered reflection. The world's constantly on the go & students hope to learn at any time, wherever. January 18, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/giving-students-freedom-learn-explore-eportfolio)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/service-learning-social-accomplishment-brad-weaver-unsplash.jpeg) Teaching & Pedagogy ## Understanding Service Learning & Social Accomplishment with Guided, Intentional Reflections As one of the high-impact practices, service learning lets students experience social & environmental issues as part of the learning process. Follow the conversation. January 18, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/understanding-service-learning-social-accomplishment)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/digital-storytelling-mindfulness-dmitry-ratushny-unsplash.jpeg) Reflection & Storytelling ## Who Am I?: Authentic Self-Discovery Through Mindfulness and Storytelling With Tracy Penny Light Equip yourself with the methods and tools for successful self-discovery through mindfulness, storytelling, and critical thinking. Read on. January 17, 2023·4 min read ](/blog/authentic-self-discovery-mindfulness-storytelling)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/improving-student-experience-jeshoots-com-unsplash.jpeg) Assessment & Outcomes ## Making the Student's Experience Better With Outcome-Driven Assessment With Jennifer Sparrow Using educational technology to improve the student experience - the big question is how do you accomplish that? Follow the discussion here. January 17, 2023·5 min read ](/blog/better-students-experience-outcome-driven-assessment)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/interconnected-world-brett-zeck-unsplash.jpeg) Teaching & Pedagogy ## Designing Curriculum for Student Success in an Interdependent World With Joe Tranquillo Just how big of an impact can a well-designed curriculum have on your students and the interdependent world at large? This is how an educator sees it. January 17, 2023·4 min read ](/blog/curriculum-design-interdependent-world)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Digication%20Pricing/university-teacher-tutor.jpeg) Reflection & Storytelling ## Community College Veteran Reflects on Leadership & Amplifying Diverse Voices With Howard Wach Can better educational leadership in higher education solve the challenges and help amplify diverse voices in the classroom? December 28, 2022·6 min read ](/blog/community-college-veteran-reflects-leadership-diverse-voices)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Digication%20Website%202022/Blog/outome-driven-assessment-kenny-eliason-unsplash.jpeg) Assessment & Outcomes ## How To Make the Student Experience Better With Outcome-Driven Assessment With Jennifer Sparrow Outcome-based assessment enhances the student learning experience - driven by the need to equip students for the workplace & address the demands of the job market. October 27, 2022·5 min read ](/blog/better-student-experience-outcome-driven-assessment)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/Gallery/ChristinePerry.jpg) ePortfolios ## Maximizing the Impact of ePortfolios for Science Communication Students With Jennifer Stonaker Maximizing the Impact of ePortfolios for Science Communication Students: A Digication Scholars Conversation with Jennifer Stonaker (Stanford University.) July 12, 2022·4 min read ](/blog/eportfolios-science-communication-students)[ ![](https://7162402.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7162402/elissa-garcia-classroom-engagement-unsplash.jpeg) Diversity, Equity & Belonging ## How Students' Engagement Strategies Help Influence the Value of College Education With David Hubert Dr. David Hubert joined us to talk about practical strategies for improving student engagement to help promote an integrated learning environment. Get It. February 21, 2020·6 min read ](/blog/students-engagement-influence-value-college-education)