DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
Today, social media shapes society’s interactions with others. If you blog, tweet, post, share or have ever sent an email or text, you have an online presence.
However, did you know, you can make the most of social media to help in your job search, market yourself or your business, profile your art, get noticed by colleges, social organizations and more? Guess how—create a digital portfolio!
Instead of the wear-your-badge-and-uniform-then-sit-down-and-be-quiet-in-class student some of you struggle to be on a daily basis, you can now highlight who you really are—your strengths, your talents, your accomplishments, and most importantly, your dreams and all that you hope to become! With this project, you can be as creative as you've ever imagined you'd like to be in a classroom!
Below, you will find the guidelines for not only your Digital Portfolio but for an entire portfolio packet that you can use and update as you need to for the rest of your life!
However, did you know, you can make the most of social media to help in your job search, market yourself or your business, profile your art, get noticed by colleges, social organizations and more? Guess how—create a digital portfolio!
Instead of the wear-your-badge-and-uniform-then-sit-down-and-be-quiet-in-class student some of you struggle to be on a daily basis, you can now highlight who you really are—your strengths, your talents, your accomplishments, and most importantly, your dreams and all that you hope to become! With this project, you can be as creative as you've ever imagined you'd like to be in a classroom!
Below, you will find the guidelines for not only your Digital Portfolio but for an entire portfolio packet that you can use and update as you need to for the rest of your life!
Letter of Intent
You will need a Letter of Intent that gives a brief account of your education, qualifications, previous work experience, volunteerism, accomplishments and more. See Writing Wednesday for examples.
You will need a Letter of Intent that gives a brief account of your education, qualifications, previous work experience, volunteerism, accomplishments and more. See Writing Wednesday for examples.
- If you are going to college, write a letter to a college explaining your interest in attending their institution.
- If you are going to the workforce, write a letter to an employer explaining your interest in working at their company or institution.
- If you are military-bound, write a letter showing interest in whatever branch of the military you plan to enlist in.
- If you're pursuing entrepreneurship, write a letter to a potential client explaining to them why they should hire your company for their needs.
Resume
You will need a resume that gives a brief account of your education, qualifications, previous work experience, volunteerism, accomplishments and more. See Let's Write for examples.
You will need a resume that gives a brief account of your education, qualifications, previous work experience, volunteerism, accomplishments and more. See Let's Write for examples.
Written Requirement
Persuasive Argument. Academic arguments are found in every discipline and in the workplace. If you are an engineer, a businessperson, a scientist, an artist or another professional, you will be called upon to write proposals, bids, ads, grants and other documents that make an argument in order to raise funds, win a contract, get equipment for your laboratory, etc.
Prompt: Defend or challenge whether colleges and employers should use social media as part of their admissions and hiring process.
Specs for Written Requirement
Persuasive Argument. Academic arguments are found in every discipline and in the workplace. If you are an engineer, a businessperson, a scientist, an artist or another professional, you will be called upon to write proposals, bids, ads, grants and other documents that make an argument in order to raise funds, win a contract, get equipment for your laboratory, etc.
Prompt: Defend or challenge whether colleges and employers should use social media as part of their admissions and hiring process.
Specs for Written Requirement
- Make sure you include rhetorical appeal(s). (Ethos, logos, pathos, kairos)
- Make sure you include a counterargument and refute.
- Make sure your conclusion is a real-world conclusion and not just a repeat of your thesis.
Digital Portfolio Specs
You are required to create a digital portfolio. This portfolio will be a culmination of all the prose and poetry you've written this school year, so far. You will also include samples from your daily work. From Bell Ringers, Classwork and Group Work, to Quick Writes, NaNoWriMo, reading, prompts, etc., show who you are as a writer.
1. Materials/Tools. Choose a web site builder or other social media platform you will use. These are FREE. If you choose, you can create a web site with a custom domain that you pay for but this is not a requirement. If you intend to use your digital portfolio beyond our classroom, this would be an option so that you can look professional. The following is the least expensive I've found:
2. Specs. Your domain MUST BE YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME ONLY! Nicknames, or names that would be deemed inappropriate, are not allowed! Your digital portfolio must include the following information in any order you choose:
3. Really Good Traditional and Creative Examples
4. Site Map. Your site map is the blueprint for your website. Click here for an example.
You are required to create a digital portfolio. This portfolio will be a culmination of all the prose and poetry you've written this school year, so far. You will also include samples from your daily work. From Bell Ringers, Classwork and Group Work, to Quick Writes, NaNoWriMo, reading, prompts, etc., show who you are as a writer.
1. Materials/Tools. Choose a web site builder or other social media platform you will use. These are FREE. If you choose, you can create a web site with a custom domain that you pay for but this is not a requirement. If you intend to use your digital portfolio beyond our classroom, this would be an option so that you can look professional. The following is the least expensive I've found:
2. Specs. Your domain MUST BE YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME ONLY! Nicknames, or names that would be deemed inappropriate, are not allowed! Your digital portfolio must include the following information in any order you choose:
- Introduction/About Me
- Mind Maps
- Poetry
- Prose
- Reflections
- A page for in-class writings, but do not call it "in class writings."
- Academics (OPTIONAL)
- Contact Me (use a form only. DO NOT include your personal information.)
3. Really Good Traditional and Creative Examples
4. Site Map. Your site map is the blueprint for your website. Click here for an example.
Things to Consider
1. Time/Project Management. Where and when are you going to work on the project? How are you going to manage your time to create written and visual texts to meet your due date? You will need access to computers and anything else you think you will need.
2. Evaluation. The journey to a place is always more interesting than actually getting there. Make this project your final journey to your destination—a new chapter in your life. Take a creative approach by adding links, images and video to make your online presence stand out. Have fun, but beware, any presence of profanity or profane content will result in an automatic zero.
1. Time/Project Management. Where and when are you going to work on the project? How are you going to manage your time to create written and visual texts to meet your due date? You will need access to computers and anything else you think you will need.
2. Evaluation. The journey to a place is always more interesting than actually getting there. Make this project your final journey to your destination—a new chapter in your life. Take a creative approach by adding links, images and video to make your online presence stand out. Have fun, but beware, any presence of profanity or profane content will result in an automatic zero.
Presentation Requirements
During our "watch party," each student will be rated on the following metrics by our peers:
1) Content
2) Visual Appeal
3) Volume when you speak to present
4) Organization
1) Content
2) Visual Appeal
3) Volume when you speak to present
4) Organization
Click Here to Download Your Presentation Rubric
Breakdown of Grades
You will earn grades from the following:
Daily grades:
1) 3x3 Pre-writing plan
2) Rough draft
3) Site map
Homework grades:
1) As assigned
Grades:
1) Your written essay;
2) Your EPIC Web site;
3) Resume
4) Site Map
5) Your in-class presentation
FINAL EXAM GRADE:
1) The average of your highest THREE grades above
Daily grades:
1) 3x3 Pre-writing plan
2) Rough draft
3) Site map
Homework grades:
1) As assigned
Grades:
1) Your written essay;
2) Your EPIC Web site;
3) Resume
4) Site Map
5) Your in-class presentation
FINAL EXAM GRADE:
1) The average of your highest THREE grades above