This task involves gathering and organizing all the necessary information and materials that will eventually be used to create a comprehensive E-Portfolio in Microsoft Sway. Students should start compiling their academic achievements, work experiences, skills, projects, and other relevant information that showcases their professional development.

Collecting Resources and Information to create E-Portfolio can help you:

1. Early preparation: Beginning the process early allows students to identify gaps in their experiences or skills, giving them time to address these areas before graduation.
2. Reflection and self-awareness: Collecting this information prompts students to reflect on their academic journey, helping them understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
3. Easier portfolio creation: Having all the information organized and readily available will make the actual creation of the E-Portfolio in your Senior Year much more efficient and less stressful.

Information

How you can start collecting the information:

1. Create a digital folder ( Google drive, One drive, dropbox etc.) to organize and store your information (e.g., academic achievements, work experience, projects).
2. Keep a running document or spreadsheet to log experiences, skills acquired, and achievements as they occur.
3. Save copies of important documents such as transcripts, certificates, and letters of recommendation.
4. Take photos or screenshots of projects, presentations, certificates, or other visual work.
5. Regularly update your resume with new experiences and skills.
6. Collect testimonials or recommendations from professors, mentors, or employers.
7. List of information you should be collecting to create your E-Portfolio.
   • Background Introduction – your current academic status, and your major, Key Interests and Skills, Career Aspirations Core Beliefs and Values. Project Experience and Achievements
   • Education – the name of the school or university, degree or program, major or specialization, and relevant coursework, academic achievements, conferences and workshops, scholarships.
   • Work Experience – summary of work experience, not a detail list of your work experience, for students without work experience – academic projects, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and personal projects. Add resume and cover letter to this section
   • Skills and Competencies – such as technical skills, languages, software proficiency, certifications and leadership abilities, and teamwork
   • Portfolio – For this section, Students can showcase their notable projects or accomplishments and provide a brief description of each project or accomplishment and can include links, and visuals, such as images or videos.
   • Testimonials and Recommendations -Students can include testimonials or recommendations from professors, mentors, or employers to add credibility to their profile.
   • Contact Information – Include relevant details such as your phone number, best time to contact, email address, LinkedIn profile link, or any other professional networking platforms you are active on
   • Closing Thoughts –

Sample E-portfolio created in Microsoft SWAY.

Support/Feedback

1. For those in AGRO 103 course ( Career Readiness Course), you can get feedback from your Professor.
2. Contact  Dorla Grant – dgrant@mec.cuny.edu