Online Portfolios: The New Way to Market Yourself Presented by: Donna Love and Leslie Martin

Why are we here? Why use E-Portfolios? Introduce two types of e-portfolios used Demonstrate both types we have used Discuss items included in each type of portfolio Discuss ways the e-portfolios can be shared with potential employers 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Why use E-Portfolios? Give students an opportunity to showcase skills Give students an opportunity to organize examples of documents Employers have documentation to view after interview 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Advantages of E-Portfolios Allows hiring manager to see the functionality of the job candidate’s work Having an e-portfolio sets the job candidate apart from those who don’t Offers proof of candidate’s skills and competencies—shows potential employer what you can do 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Creating an online Professional Portfolio Google Sites Live Binder College Central 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Creating a Professional E-mail Account Create a professional e-mail account using Google E-mail account should include your first and last name Examples leslie_martin1202@gmail.com lesliemartin2014@gmail.com donnaloveatgastoncollege@gmail.com You will need to log into the G-mail account to access Google Sites 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Googlesites.com Free Easy to Use Can create items right in site More theme choices Can attach documents Send potential employers web address 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Accessing Google Sites Log into your G-Mail Account Click the Apps button Click the More link and then Even More link Scroll to the Home & Office Section Click on Sites 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Create a Google Site—Online Portfolio Click on Create Choose your Template at this point Name the site (the URL will appear in the box as you are creating the site) Select your theme Set up a site description Key in the code Click Create at the top of the screen. 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Opening Page of Site Site opens Create your opening page Include an introduction Include a picture of you. Should be one that is appropriate for potential employers to see. Should not be taken yourself Head shot only 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Create New Pages Click the New Page button Name your page and determine where it is to be located in your portfolio. Click Create 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Add Information to the Page Add information in the textbox Add Files (the file will not show up—will only provide link) make sure you describe file in textbox if you are adding files Post any comments 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Format the Page 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

More Options Print the Page Copy the Page Move the Page Delete Page Edit the Site Layout Manage the Site Set up Sharing and Permissions Access Help 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Managing the Site Click Pages to Move Pages Click Attachments to see a list of files you can attach Adjust the Page Template by clicking on Page Template Click App Scripts to add New Scripts Click Deleted Items to view deleted items in the site Sharing and Permissions to view the link to share the site Click Themes, Colors and Font to adjust each of these 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Sharing the Site Locate the URL to share with potential employers or instructor Click Sharing and Permissions through the Manage Site link or through the More link. Copy the Link to Share to allow others to access your site Make sure your site is Public on the Web You can also Invite People by entering e-mail addresses 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Professional Portfolios Include 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Examples of Google Site This site shows an example of how you can use this site to create notes for a class https://sites.google.com/site/ost289gaston/ These sites show examples of Online Portfolios (Google Sites) https://sites.google.com/site/lesliemartin1202/ https://sites.google.com/site/ost289examplw/ 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Livebinder.com Free Easy to Use Save files as PDFs and add them to the account Send access address to prospective employers Send access key as part of e-mail Make sure access key is professional 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Set up Live Binder Account www.livebinder.com Click Signup Complete Registration information Remember username and password set up to login to account 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Live Binder Opening Screen 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Binder Settings Click Binder Setting Set up Binder Name and Description Choose a color background or tab color for the binder. Set up your Access Key. 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Tab Settings Click Tab Settings Name the Tab Set the current tab color Set the default tab color Set tab layout and text layout. This creates a new sheet in your Live Binder portfolio. 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Adding Content Add a Web Link Uploading a File—these files need to be saved as PDF files to show up best in the Live Binder. Add Other Content Set up text layout 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Sharing the Live Binder Portfolio There are different ways you can share the Live Binder account. The one that my students have found to be easiest is the E-mail. However, you can do it these other ways as well. 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Sharing the Live Binder through E-mail Click Share Click E-mail Copy and paste the information for me or you can send me the e-mail. See example. I need the http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/1231187 and the Access Key so that I can view your Live binder. Share with potential employers 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Example of a Live Binder Portfolio This site shows an example of an Online Portfolio (Live Binder Site) http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/1231187 access key Example 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Questions 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference