Showcase Your Work, Experience and Skills: Using Google Sites to Create An E-Portfolio Lisa Chow | Sandra Sajonas November 14, 2012 SLA Click University Webinar People Interact ~ It's about people.
Nov 28, 2014
Showcase Your Work, Experience and Skills: Using Google Sites to
Create An E-PortfolioLisa Chow | Sandra Sajonas
November 14, 2012SLA Click University Webinar
People Interact ~ It's about people.
TODAY'S AGENDA
Learn how to use Google Sites to create an e-portfolio to showcase your work, experience and skills.
In this webinar, we will cover:
● Getting started on creating an e-portfolio
● Using Google Sites to create an e-portfolio
● Sharing and promoting your e-portfolio
CRITICAL QUESTIONS
● What is an e-portfolio and why should I have one?
● How do I get started on creating an e-portfolio?
● How do I use Google Sites to create an e-portfolio?
● How do I share and promote my e-portfolio?
The basics of e-portfolios: What is an e-portfolio and why
should I have one?
What is an e-portfolio?
RESUME/CV E-PORTFOLIO● work experience● skills● education● research● publications● presentations
● page limit● tailored for print medium● text-based
● work experience● skills● education● research● publications● presentations
● interactive● links● video, audio, photos● slideshows and
presentations
How do they compare to traditional resumes and CVs?
Why should I have an e-portfolio?
How do I get started on creating an e-portfolio?
Getting Started: Tips & Advice
● Gather and compile your information, resume, presentations, sample work, etc.
● Organize into categories and headings.
● Write or draw out how you want your e-portfolio.
How do I use Google Sites to create an e-portfolio?
Google SitesPros● No need to sign up for
another account if you already have a gmail or google account
● Gadgets and widgets to enhance your e-portfolio
● Can revert to previously saved versions
Cons● Like many tools, Google
is constantly changing. http://sites.google.com
Step 1: Creating a Site
Step 1: Creating a Site (Continued...)
Look and Feel (Templates & Themes)For templates, you can browse various categories or search directly (i.e. portfolios) or you can start off with a blank template.
There are also themes to choose from.
You can change your template and theme at any time.
Privacy Settings
Make your site private or public or only viewable by certain individuals.
These settings can be changed at any time in "Sharing and Permissions".
Step 2: Adding Content
● Text● Links● Images● Documents● Presentations● Videos● Podcasts
Google Sites Toolbar
Image Resources
Step 2: Adding Presentations
3 Ways
Insert → Presentation → Select from Google Docs list
Insert → Picasa Web slideshow
Insert → More gadgets → Embed gadget→ Copy & paste embed code from Slideshare, a slide hosting & sharing service
Step 2: Adding Videos & Podcasts3 WaysInsert → Video → Google Video
Insert → Video → YouTube
Insert → More gadgets → Google Docs Video
3 WaysInsert → More gadgets → Embed gadget → paste code
Insert → More gadgets → search mp3 player → paste URL
Add files → select mp3 file
Lisa's e-portfolio on Google Sites
http://bit.ly/lisachow
Sandra's e-portfolio on Google Sites
http://bit.ly/sajonas
How do I share and promote my e-portfolio?
If you build it, will they come?
How do you effectively promote your e-portfolio?
Here are some ideas:
● Email signatures● Presentation bios● Resume
http://sites.google.com/site/lisachow23 --> http://bit.ly/lisachow23
http://sites.google.com/site/sandrasajonas --> http://bit.ly/sajonas
Business Cards
Your Online Presence
Cross-link your e-portfolio and your web/social media presence & profiles.
Is anyone visiting my e-portfolio?How do I gauge the impact of my e-portfolio?
How to Activate Google Analytics
1. Go to http://www.google.com/analytics/
2. Admin → what would you like to track?
3. Select website → paste URL → copy tracking ID
4. Go into your Google site → More → Manage Site → paste tracking ID
Using Google Analytics to Gauge the Impact of Your E-portfolio
Making It Better: Tips & AdviceYour e-portfolio is a work in progress.
● Tweak along the way.● Ask others for feedback and critique on your
e-portfolio.● Keep an eye on your web analytics.
Resources*This resource list and more can be found via this link:http://bit.ly/eportfolio_google_sites
Mary Fran’s Getting Started with Google Sites http://sites.google.com/site/mflynchsites/format The Unofficial Google Sites Help Centerhttp://sites.google.com/site/gsunhelp/
Enhancing Employability Through E-Portfolioshttp://sites.google.com/site/epcareerworkshop/identify-the-benefits-and-uses-of-eportfolios
Blog: http://bit.ly/peopleinteract Email: [email protected]
People Interact ~ It's about people.
Questions?