Creating an e-portfolio with Microsoft Sway is an effective way to showcase your work, achievements, and skills in a visually engaging and interactive format. This task involves using the collected information from the Junior year to create a professional, visually appealing E-Portfolio using Microsoft Sway.

Creating an E-Portfolio in Microsoft SWAY can help you:

1. Professional presentation: SWAY facilitates the creation of visually appealing presentations online, suitable for showcasing students’ accomplishments.
2. Accessibility and sharing: An online E-Portfolio is easily shareable and accessible from anywhere, making it simple for students to distribute their professional profile.
3. Skill demonstration: Creating an E-Portfolio in SWAY demonstrates digital literacy and creativity, which are valuable skills in many industries.

Information

Use the information collected in Year 1 to create different sections based on the prompts provided in the document:

• • Background Introduction
  • Education
  • Work Experience
  • Skills and Competencies
  • Portfolio
  • Testimonials and Recommendations
  • Contact Information
  • Closing Thoughts

Follow these steps to build your e-portfolio:

Sample E- Portfolio

Navigating Microsoft SWAY

Access Microsoft Sway:

• Visit sway.office.com and sign in with your Microsoft account or create an Outlook account and sign in. here
• Navigating Microsoft Sway

Create Heading and background

1. Tutorial to login and create heading in SWAY. 

Create Background/Introduction section

1. Tutorial to create the background/Introduction section

Create an Education section

For this section students will create their educational profile Include information about their education, such as the name of theschool or university, degree or program, major or specialization, and relevant coursework or academic achievements and additional Information such as participating in conferences, workshops, scholarships awards, and a brief statement about how their educational experience at ( XYZ University) has helped developed the skills in their major.

1. Tutorial to create the Education section

Create Work Experience Section

In this section, students will provide a summary of Work Experiences, highlighting any previous work experiences, internships, or part-time jobs. Include details about the organization, position held, key responsibilities, and notable achievements. This is a summary only, not a detail list of your work experience. They will provide a link to a cover letter and detailed resume at the bottom. For students without work experience, the focus can shift to academic projects, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and personal projects that have helped them develop relevant skills and knowledge. Students will be given prompts to help them think and write about their academic and professional journey

1. Tutorial to create the Work Experience section – Click here for tutorial

2. Tutorial to share resume and cover letter in Microsoft SWAY – Click here for tutorial.

Create Skills and Competencies Section

Students will Use this section to showcase the skills and competencies they possess, such as technical skills, languages, software proficiency, certifications and leadership abilities, and teamwork. ( Show how you use your skills and competencies).

1. Tutorial to create the Skills and Competencies section – Click here for tutorial 

Create Portfolio Section

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.

1. Tutorial to create the Portfolio Section – Click here for tutorial

Create a link and insert it in Microsoft Sway

1. For pdf – Click here to access the tutorial
2. For essay – Click here to access tutorial
3. For PowerPoint using Google Slides- Click here to see tutorial

 Create Testimonials and Recommendations Section

Students can include testimonials or recommendations from professors, mentors, or employers to add credibility to their profile.

1. Tutorial to create Testimonials and recommendations section – Click here for tutorial
2. You can add links in this section or embed your recommendations.

Create Contact Information Section

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. This makes it easy for viewers to connect with you and continue the conversation.

1. Tutorial to create Contact section – Click here for tutorial 

Create Closing Thoughts Section

When concluding a Sway professional profile, students can consider several effective ways to wrap up their presentation. Here are some ideas for ending the Sway professional profile:

1. Thank You Slide: Create a slide expressing gratitude to the viewers for their time and attention. This slide can convey appreciation for their consideration and offer a positive and professional note to conclude the presentation.

3. Future Goals: Share your future goals or aspirations on the last slide. This can be an opportunity to express your enthusiasm for upcoming projects, career advancements, or areas you plan to explore further. It adds a forward-looking perspective to your profile and showcases your ambition and drive.

4. Visuals and Quotes: Consider using an impactful visual or an inspiring quote that aligns with your professional profile and personal brand. It can leave a lasting impression and resonate with the viewers, leaving them with a memorable closing image or thought.

1. Tutorial to creating Closing thoughts Section – Click here for tutorial

Additional Tips

3. Add Content to Your Storyline:

• The Storyline is where you build your e-portfolio by adding various content cards.
• Click the “+” button to insert different types of cards:
  • Text Cards: Include headings, paragraphs, or bullet points to describe your experiences and skills.
  • Media Cards: Embed images, videos, or audio clips to showcase projects or presentations.
  • Group Cards: Organize related content, such as a photo gallery or a stack of documents.

4. Customize the Design:

• Navigate to the Design tab to choose a style that reflects your personal brand.
• Use the Styles pane to select color schemes, fonts, and layouts.
• Utilize the Remix! button to let Sway suggest design variations.
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• Changing your Design styles/font, design layout – Click here for tutorial

5. Preview and Share Your E-Portfolio:

• Click on Play to preview your e-portfolio and ensure all elements are displayed as intended.
• Once satisfied, select Share to obtain a link that you can distribute to potential employers, colleagues, or educational institutions.
• Adjust privacy settings to control who can view or edit your Sway.
• Tutorial to share your SWAY – Click here for tutorial

For a step-by-step visual  video, you might find this tutorial helpful:

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