E-Portfolio

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Overview

More and more employers are asking applicants if they have a website or other web presence that they can access easily. By using material you develop for your traditional résumé and then considering what additional online elements you might use, you can develop a rich alternative for employers who want to see beyond your one-page résumé.

This e-portfolio will also be the place where you can showcase some of your best work, both from this class and others, to create a fuller picture of yourself as a valuable employee. Remember, when you post your resume online, you are creating a “digital tattoo” or impression of yourself. When creating an online identity, ask yourself the following question: How do you want a potential employer to see you?

If you chose Options 1 or 2 for Professional Blogging, then you will create a website with a slightly different focus than an e-portfolio (which would be ALL about YOU). The website would still be a piece of excellent work that you could show a potential employer to demonstrate your design and communication skills. It should also include all the basic requirements listed below.

Requirements

Using Sites at Penn State, create a website for your portfolio in your personal web space using the following steps.

  • Write introductory text for your Home Page. Introductory text should indicate some guiding themes for the portfolio/website and its pieces (intellectual or personal interests/passions, strengths, key experiences). Consider including a personal mission statement. Personal mission statements can help you create a “brand” or image for yourself. Some students like to create short video mission statements using Animoto .
  • Create pages (at least seven tabs – most students do more). For an e-portfolio, use these pages to showcase different aspects of who you are. Devote at least one page to your resume. For websites, deepen the topic by devoting pages to different aspects/related information. Write introductory text for each document or work that you include, indicating audience and purpose.
  • Using what we have learned about design principles, format and design your e-portfolio/website, so that it is professional and attractive. Hyperlink items to outside sources that will add useful information or insight. Change your banner image to better reflect who you are/the topic at hand.
  • For e-portfolios, incorporate classwork from English 202C and other classes – use your job application materials, create pages for your assignments, and insert samples of your other coursework.Feel free to gussy them up before publishing them.Also include your Video Podcast. For websites, incorporate related multimedia texts, links, similar projects, etc.
  • Include at least 3 complete, well-designed blog entries. Blog entries will demonstrate your writing and designing proficiency and your engagement with the world outside the classroom.
  • Design a professional About page.Add a professional image of yourself (not prom pictures or weird cut outs!).Include a biographical narrative – tell us a story about yourself!
  • Remember that websites are a highly visual medium – use colors, photos, videos and design elements (headings, boldings, typography) to create an attractive and professional portfolio. Be sure to title your e-portfolio to reflect who you are (not the course title!).
  • Provide attribution for all images not owned by you.

Make sure the overall impression is vibrant and worthy of notice!

 

Copyright and Your Video:

Cloud Computing Tools:

Use the following tools to create an innovative and attractive e-portfolio:

  • Flickr – Use Advanced Search for CC licensed photos and images.
  • Scribd – Embed printable, downloadable documents (like resumes, files, projects).
  • Resize.It. – So much easier than Photoshop or Paint.
  • Animoto – Free, 30 second videos/slideshows. Super easy.
  • Slideshare – Embed a Powerpoint presentation (instead of linking out to it).
  • Sliderocket – Create online presentations.
  • Prezi – For zooming presentations you can embed.
  • CC Links Page – extensive list of cloud computing tools and links compiled by Jeannette Novakovitch.

Resources and Links

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