Today's focus was on journal articles focusing on the importance, or lack thereof, of portfolios for educators and students alike. I learned today that the best type of portfolio in this day and age is an electronic portfolio, and that the thesis or core of a portfolio can encompass several things such as a portfolio on a particular subject, an introspective portfolio, and a professional portfolio. As a future teacher I've learned that a professional portfolio has a very real future in my career. And while having a professional portfolio is important, so is an introspective portfolio that focuses on professional development. I know what a portfolio is and have read articles upon articles about their importance, but I haven't found a single format for one, nor have I seen how one is laid out. That is my current goal. I need some visual examples so that I can get a modeling idea and maybe gain some perspective about the kind I want to have. The other litt...