I'm very excited about the e-portfolio. Every professional should have one readily available. Since I've switched careers, it's important to develop a cache of evidence of my new work. I plan on using my portfolio to show a potential new principal my work (of course, when I tried to view one of my artifacts at school, I discovered that the county has blocked it). But I love the idea of being able to share my work with others as needed. As far as video work, I have discovered that Google sites are limited to uploading files at 10 MB per upload - a challenge in the video production world. To accomplish this, I have to downgrade to video quality so it will "fit" online.
Since I have a fourth year class this semester (which is required to have a portfolio - coinsidence - I think not!), I had each of them set up a Google site like we did in class. Some of them already have a couple of sites established on Google, so they were ahead of the game. I had them created pages for group projects, individual projects and assessments. The rubrics that I use to grade their projects will be included in that last page. Of course, their final project of the year, a 10-minute documentary, will also be included. However, that 10 MB per upload just might get in the way.
Hey, thanks for that demo in class that you did the other day. I did not realize there were other uses for Google. I guess that Google does not market itself in this way like other sites such as Facebook and MySpace. Unlike you, I have not implemented the use of google sites, but I plan to use it in the future. In the mean time I can use another buddy to help me along with this portfolio, because I really need to get an idea for each of the section.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you are enjoying this project, It does seem right up your alley.
ReplyDeleteI am trying very hard to get up to speed. Last week was very bad. The computer system at my school went through an big overhaul. Stuff was lost. I am getting everything back on track I hope. The google site that you demonstrated in class was totally new to me. Thanks for the help.
ReplyDeleteMy kids are probably used to Facebook and other sites that I have never been on. The Google site seems to be a more professional system to use as a souped up resume and experience platform.
ITechman (whoever you are)! send me a buddy request to view your portfolio. I'd be happy to help you out!
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