Portfolio+Software

//AGENDA FOR Nov. 6th// //-editing teaching statements/aka philosophy statements// //-started teaching portfolios// EDUC 510 class Homework Due in class on Nov. 13: ==Test out site building software that can help you build a teaching portfolio. Don't get too bogged down in the content of your portfolio yet. Play! Test! Watch demo videos! Come to class with an ideas and a laptop next week Nov. 13th. Additionally, re-write your teaching statement based on peer feedback received in class on Nov. 6th. Bring your revised copy to class.==


 * ** [|WordPress] is a relatively easy to use website generator. With open source templates, and an HTML generator, designing is easy but there is a certain level of technical know-how needed in order to efficiently install and manage data including some site development and hosting know-how needed. **


 * ** [|Blogger] is software owned by Google is relatively easy to use. It’s intuitive nature makes designing and maintaining a snap. You’ll need a Google account to get started. There are lots of ways to customize your blog by switching templates. Watch out, if you are into design you can get carried away with all the options. If you are fond of stats, you’ll need to pay a fee to access information about your visitors. The subdomain feature can also be distracting if you want to customize your address. **


 * ** [|Livejournal] is yet another popular blog tool. This is the software Alex suggested in class. Take a look! **


 * ** Wikispaces: Home of our TB2F program information, this wiki software is easy to manage and allows for HTML editing. The design templates are minimal but, if you are easily distracted by customization, this space may be the right fit for you. By subscribing to an educational wikispace, your wiki will be ad free. **
 * ** [|PBwiki] : The look of this wiki is clean its templates look and feel a bit more updated than most. The customer service is exceptional and there’s a educational version that is ad free. **
 * ** [|PBwiki] : The look of this wiki is clean its templates look and feel a bit more updated than most. The customer service is exceptional and there’s a educational version that is ad free. **


 * ** [|Weebly]: This is my most favorite builder of all time. Fast, easy, most options free (except for video). **


 * ** Find Additional "Portfolio" Examples here: **
 * [|Find teacher and student portfolios at http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic82.htm] **

Note: If you get into a web-building site and you can't figure out how to make it work. Try going to Youtube to find tutorials on the topic.

Katherine's Resources

@http://www.mcgill.ca/edu-e3ftoption/sites/mcgill.ca.edu-e3ftoption/files/cindyportfolio.pdf

http://www.d.umn.edu/~lmillerc/TeachingEnglishHomePage/Portfolios/LMC-Sample.html

@https://cndls.georgetown.edu/media/documents/teachingportfolio.pdf (also instructions on how to create the portfolio)