So I decided that I would use Wix, a free website creator to create and publish my own professional portfolio. The kids and I have used Wix before as a project/assessment piece for a couple of classes and it is really easy to learn and to use. I have to admit, however, it's taken me a bit of time to even get two pages together and I still need to add four more! It requires more thinking about what exactly I want to put in, what mission or purpose I have in sharing that information, and what format is best to display that information.
I can understand why my students like using this, but I can also understand their frustration about the amount of time and re-dos they put in. I find myself putting a page together and then spending another half an hour re-ordering or reformatting the information to make it 'present' better.
I would have never thought to do this without this class. It's a really great way for my kids and the wider community to see where I came from and what I believe in. This was a great suggestion!
Here's a link to the work in progress and no, that's not me! Changing the pic is still part of the ongoing project. http://edisonhs.wix.com/sheets-professional
