What is a portfolio in education? A portfolio in education is a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the student's efforts. Progress and achievements in one or more areas.  A electronic portfolio is an collection of electronic documents. An e-portfolio can be use to show your work from high school to collage. In the future an e-portfolio can be helpful. You can use your e-portfolio to help you get a job or get into a good school. The goal of an e-portfolio to share your work on line.