Which option best describes a digital artifact for edTPA evidence?

• A. A handwritten reflection.
• B. A scanned worksheet.
• C. A video recording of a lesson, LMS data showing participation.
• D. A calendar.

Answer: (C)

Digital artifacts are materials created or stored in digital form that document teaching practice and student learning. A video recording of a lesson is a powerful digital artifact because it captures real-time instructional moves, student responses, and classroom dynamics, providing concrete evidence you planned, delivered, and reflected on instruction. When paired with LMS data showing participation, it adds another layer by demonstrating how students engaged with online resources, submitted work, and interacted, giving a fuller picture of learning in the digital environment. These kinds of media are inherently portable, accessible to reviewers, and allow for objective analysis and commentary. In contrast, a handwritten reflection is a private, non-digital artifact unless digitized, a scanned worksheet is a digital copy of a static product that shows outcomes but not the live process, and a calendar doesn't show instructional decisions or student learning.