ELC 051: Tips and Tools for Creating an eLearning Portfolio




The eLearning Coach Podcast show

Summary: <br> <br> Life happens. You never know when you might need to show an eLearning portfolio. If you don't have one yet, this episode will demonstrate how valuable a portfolio can be. If you've been resisting, listen to get inspired with ideas. And if you already have one, Mike Taylor's insights will prepare you to refine your current version.<br> <br> Mike Taylor works, speaks, facilitates and writes at the intersection of learning, design, technology and social media. He works at Mindset Digital, where he develops videos and online courses to educate learners on social media and online best practices. Mike is big on sharing and he’s the first person I thought of when I was creating the ideas for this episode. He has made presentations about eLearning portfolios and has a great curated site on the topic too. See Resources below for links.<br> <br> WE DISCUSS:<br> <br> * Why everyone should have an eLearning portfolio<br> * Wide variety of types of portfolios<br> * The competitive advantages of the work portfolio<br> * The case study portfolio<br> * What to do if your work is proprietary<br> * How extensive a portfolio should be<br> * The technical side of portfolios: platforms for the front page and hosting options<br> * The Desperation Option (if you need something in an hour or two)<br> * Technical obstacles you can easily overcome<br> * Creating a good user experience for viewers<br> * Organizing, categorizing and tagging for meaning<br> * Overcoming obstacles<br> <br> RATE: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elearning-coach-podcast/id592110281" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rate this podcast in iTunes</a><br> <br> TIME: 30 minutes<br> <br> TRANSCRIPT : Download the [Download not found] in PDF format or see the full text below.<br> <br> LINKS TO RESOURCES:<br> <br> * <a href="https://mike-taylor.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Taylor's Website</a><br> * <a href="https://professional-portfolio.zeef.com/tmiket" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike's Curated eLearning Portfolio Site</a><br> * <a href="https://refind.com/tmiket?invite=VRM1JwAHC0&amp;newsletter=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sign up for Mike's newsletter</a><br> <br> Portfolio Front Page Platforms<br> <br> 1. Easiest<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a><br> * <a href="https://about.me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">About Me</a><br> * <a href="https://muralapp.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mural</a><br> <br> 2. Portfolio Platforms<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.behance.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Behance</a><br> * <a href="https://www.krop.com/online-portfolio-templates/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Krop</a><br> * <a href="https://carbonmade.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carbon-made</a><br> * <a href="https://dribbble.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dribble</a><br> <br> 3. Website Builders<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.wix.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wix</a><br> * Square Space<br> * <a href="https://wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wordpress.com</a> (hosted on their site) or <a href="https://wordpress.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wordpress.org</a> (find your own host)<br> <br> Hosting Your Files<br> <br> * <a href="http://tempshare.articulate.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Articulate Tempshare</a> and Articulate 360 Review (these are for Articulate products and only a temporary option)<br> * <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/free/storage/?sc_channel=PS&amp;sc_campaign=acquisition_US&amp;sc_publisher=google&amp;sc_medium=ACQ-P%7CPS-GO%7CBrand%7CDesktop%7CSU%7CStorage%7CS3%7CUS%7CEN%7CText&amp;sc_content=s3_e&amp;sc_detail=amazon%20s3&amp;sc_category=Storage&amp;sc_segment=293617570044&amp;sc..."></a>