How do I create a Showcase Portfolio as an instructor?
Instructors can create their own Showcase Portfolio in Canvas to curate evidence of their academic or professional work. These portfolios can also be shared with learners as examples, providing a reference for what is expected when creating their own Showcase Portfolios.
Note: Each user can create up to 100 Showcase Portfolios, with both published and draft portfolios included in this limit.
Open Portfolios
In the User Navigation, click the Portfolio link.
Create a Portfolio
Click the Create showcase portfolio button [1]. Then, select the Create showcase portfolio option [2].
Add Portfolio Details
Enter a portfolio name [1] and instructions [2]. You can also add a cover image [3].
Add Evidence
To add evidence to a portfolio, click the Add evidence link [1]. You can either add an assignment from the course [2] or create a new evidence [3].
Note: Tags added to your evidence display in the Tags section.
For more information on adding evidence, visit our guide on how to add evidence in a Showcase Portfolio as an instructor.
Add Section
To create a section, click the Add section link [1]. To order or delete sections, click the Manage sections link [2].
Save as Draft
To save a portfolio as a draft, click the Save as draft button [1]. To finalize and share your portfolio, click the Publish portfolio button [2].
Manage Portfolio
When a portfolio is published, you can delete [1], export [2], share [3], or edit [4] your work.
Note: Portfolios can be exported in multiple formats, including PDF, HTML, or as a bulk file download. When sharing a portfolio, you can either generate a unique public link or share directly to LinkedIn.
