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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:

Access Microsoft Sway:

• Visit sway.office.com and sign in with your Microsoft account.
• 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

1. Tutorial to create the Work Experience section

Create Skills and Competencies Section

1. Tutorial to create the Skills and Competencies section

Create Portfolio Section

Create Testimonials and Recommendations Section

Create Contact Information Section

Create Closing Thoughts Section

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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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.

Additional Tips:

• Organize Content Effectively: Use headers to segment different sections, such as “About Me,” “Projects,” “Experience,” and “Contact Information.”
• Incorporate Multimedia: Enhance your portfolio by embedding relevant documents, videos, or links to external websites.
• Maintain Consistency: Ensure a cohesive look by using consistent fonts, colors, and image styles throughout your e-portfolio.

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

1. Utilize SWAY’s design features to create an visually appealing layout, incorporating text, images, and other media as appropriate.
2. Include links to a detailed resume and cover letter.
3. Add visual elements such as images of projects, certificates, or infographics showcasing skills.
4. Incorporate testimonials or recommendations as text or scanned images.
5. Use SWAY’s interactive features to make the E-Portfolio engaging and easy to navigate.
6. Review and refine the E-Portfolio, ensuring all information is accurate, up-to-date, and professionally presented.
7. Share the completed E-Portfolio using SWAY’s sharing options, making it accessible to potential employers or other relevant parties.

Sample E- Portfolio