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Parent University: Digital Portfolios

Published on Feb 01, 2016

This parent university session is about digital portfolios - the whys, hows & whens of students creating their own digital portfolio.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Parent University

Rockin' the Digital Portfolios
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Student

Digital Portfolios
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What is a digital portfolio?

An digital portfolio is a cloud-based collection of artifacts that showcase a student's goals & achievements.
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Why should students create a digital portfolio?

✿ Encourages self-reflection & ownership of your life
✿ Creates a positive digital footprint
✿ Celebrates your accomplishments, projects, & creations
✿ Prepares you for your future – college and career

#1: Marketing Tool for Colleges

and/or Potential Employers
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#2: Positive Digital Footprint

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#3: Showcase strengths & skills

#4: Celebrate accomplishments

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Home Page

Message to readers & purpose of portfolio 
✭ Home Page – Introduction to your digital portfolio – could be a single quote that serves to describe or define you – Message to your readers and Purpose for creating your portfolio
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About Me

Biographical information
✭ About Me – bio, photos
 Interests – clubs, hobbies, activities, community service
 Top 10 – a list of your top 10 favorite ____ (books, movies, songs, places, etc.). Try to make your Top 10 list relate to your interests, future career, goals (Infographic)
 Resume – skills, programs, languages, certifications
 Accomplishments – honors, awards, certificates
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Goals for the Future

In terms of the future, what are your goals?

1. Career or Vocation
2. College
3. Internship
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Strengths

What are you good at doing?

What are your best features and character traits (patience, responsibility, creativity, etc.)?

Challenges

What types of challenges do you or have you faced?

How have you overcome those challenges or obstacles?
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Modes of Self-Expression

What is your preferred mode of self-expression?

1. Art
2. Music
3. Photography
4. Film
5. Other creative outlet
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Interests & Hobbies

What are your hobbies?

What types of activities are you involved in?

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Passions & Curiosities

What is one thing that you are most passionate about?

Accomplishments & Awards

List awards, certificates, honors & accomplishments

Career Plan

Best Work & Projects

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Digital Portfolios

Resume of the Future
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Digital Portfolios for Parents

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