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PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO CREATION

POWERPOINT CREATED BY ANDRE MESSIER

How Do I Create My Portfolio?

Step 1: To create a new portfolio type in the following address into your browser or click on the link in this powerpoint.

The new address is https://sites.google.com/site/profoliotemplate/

https://sites.google.com/site/profoliotemplate/

https://sites.google.com/site/profoliotemplate/


You have now accessed the LRUHS profolio template.

Step 2: Click on the blue “use template” buttonClick on

Me

How Do I Create My Portfolio? Step 3: Make sure that the

LRUHS Profolio Template is hi-lited as shown. (Note: It usually is already hi-lited.)

Step 4: Type in the “Name your site” box the title you want for your profolio. This is what will appear at the top when it is accessed.

Example: Andre Messier Profolio

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Step 5: Type in the special code in the box given.

Step 6: Click the red “Create” button.

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Congratulations!!! You now have your own professional portfolio……….

What Next???

Site Orientation - 12 slides Renaming a Page Editing a Page Sharing My TEP Personalize My Profile with a Picture Adding Files/Uploading Documents Making Comments Where Do I find My TEP

Site Orientation

In the upper right corner of your portfolio, you should see the following string of icons/buttons:

Site Orientation

This is the “edit page” button. You will become very familiar with this button as it will be used every time that you write in, edit, or upload documents to your portfolio.

This is the “New Page” button. You most likely will not be using this button for the first couple of years as the template created for you has pages created for your 3 annual goals for two years. If you choose to have more goals/outcomes, then this will be the button to begin that process. Note: There is a link on your profile page that provides directions on how to create new pages.

Site Orientation

This is a button that you will rarely (if ever) use. It allows you to manage your different aspects of your site. You can click on it to see what those things are.

The “Share” button is what you will use to allow other people to view and/or comment on your portfolio.

Note: There is a series of slides later in this presentation entitled “How Do I Share My TEP?”, which will give you directions on this process.

Site Orientation

You should see this column on the left side of your screen.

When you drag your cursor over each line, you will notice that the words become hi-lighted and the select hand appears. By selecting one of the lines (ie: Student Goal under the TEP 2013-2014), you will have access to that page. The template page for that page appears and you will be able to use the template to add text and to upload supporting documents in the future using the “edit page” button .

Site Orientation

The “My Profile” page is a place to:

Personalize with a picture, Add your resume, State what school you

teach at and what you teach,

Access the link which shows you how to create new pages.

Site Orientation

What you will see on your template:

Example:

Site Orientation

The “TEP 2013-2014” page is where you list the names of your TEP Team (and other stuff if you want).

The “Student Goal” page is where you will type your student goal for this school year.

The “Teacher Goal” and “Prof (professional) Goal” pages are where you type those for this school year.

Site Orientation

What you will see on your template:

Example:

Site Orientation

You may have noticed that page titles of the template and the example were different…..

VS.

I will show you later (in the Renaming a Page section) how to change the title of any pages. It will involve the “edit page” button.

Site Orientation

You will not access this block of pages this year as this year’s information will be entered in the TEP 2013-2014 block of pages.

You could add in your TEP information from last year, or rename it to “TEP 2014-2015” and you will have it ready for next year.

Each subsequent year, you will “add” new pages to your portfolio and the column on the left will display them….think of it as a file cabinet.

Site Orientation

The “IPDP” block of pages is the place where you would fill in your IPDP information. Check out the pages. You will notice that they match up with IPDP documents that you should be familiar with. The “IPDP 2013-2020” page can be renamed to fit the years that you are licensed for (Ex: “IPDP 2008-2015).

Site Orientation

The “IPLP 2013-2020” block has been created with the new relicensing documents and information that have been provided to date. As with previous pages, this page, too, can be renamed to fit the years that will apply to you.

What Next???

Site Orientation Renaming a Page - 5 slides Editing a Page Sharing My TEP Personalize My Profile with a Picture Adding Files/Uploading Documents Making Comments Where Do I find My TEP

Renaming a Page

There have been several places in the previous slides where it has been mentioned that you could rename a page. The following slides will provide you with the directions and steps to do so.

Renaming a Page

Lets say that you want to rename the “Student Goal” page to “Student Growth Outcome”.

Step 1: Drag your cursor to the Student Goal line and select it.

You should now see the “Student Goal” page (next slide).

Step 1

Renaming a Page Step 2: Click on the “Edit Page” button .

The page will reload and reappear looking slightly different (Next slide).

Renaming a Page You will notice that the page now has a tool bar across the top

that has many of the same features and operates much like a Word document.

There should also be a blinking cursor somewhere on the page, which you can now move around the page to edit boxes.

Renaming a Page Step 3: Move the cursor to the “Student Goal” line and

delete the letters. Retype the words “Student Growth Outcome” in its place.

Step 4: Click the “Save” button at the top right of the page. Note: Whenever you edit a page, you will need to click on the “save” button as the program does not save automatically.

Step 4

Step 3: “Student Growth Outcome”

Renaming a Page Your renamed page should reappear. You will notice that the

new name now shows at the top of the page and that page name has also changed in the file cabinet column on the left side of the page.

What Next???

Site Orientation Renaming a Page Editing a Page - 7 slides Sharing My TEP Personalize My Profile with a Picture Adding Files/Uploading Documents Making Comments Where Do I find My TEP

Editing a Page

Editing a page or adding text to a page is a very similar process to the steps that you went through in renaming a page in the last section. The following slides will provide you with the directions and steps to do so.

As an example, you will be shown the steps to adding and changing text in one of the goal areas.

Editing a Page

Start by selecting the page that you want to edit or add text to.

Step 1: Drag your cursor to the Student Goal line and select it.

You should now see the “Student Goal” page (next slide).

Step 1

Editing a Page Step 2: Click on the “Edit Page” button .

The page will reload and reappear looking slightly different (Next slide).

Editing a Page You will notice that the page now has a tool bar across the top

that has many of the same features and operates much like a Word document.

There should also be a blinking cursor somewhere on the page, which you can now move around the page to edit boxes.

Editing a Page This is what the template page looks like

before editing or adding text….

Editing a Page This is an example of a reworked page. By using the

Word-like tools at the top of the page, you can add text, change fonts, colors, etc…

Editing a Page Note #1: When you first put in your goals,

you will only have to fill in the goal/outcome itself and the evidence gathering plan. The results/evidence and supporting reflection will be entered into your portfolio at a later date (using the same editing process).

Note #2: You can “cut & paste” text from outside Word documents to your TEP pages.

Note #3: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO “SAVE” AFTER EDITING OR ADDING TEXT.

What Next???

Site Orientation Renaming a Page Editing a Page Sharing My TEP - 6 slides Personalize My Profile with a Picture Adding Files/Uploading Documents Making Comments Where Do I find My TEP

How Do I Share My TEP?

Step 1: Click on the blue “Share” button in the top right


Step 2: You will now have access to a Manage Site page. You should only have your name in the “Who has Access” box .

scroll down….


Scroll down until you see the “Invite People” box. This is where you type in the google sites address for each of your TEP team members. [ie: [email protected] ]

[Note: Don’t forget to click on the green

“Share & Save” button after typing the names. You can add other names

later also.]

mailto:[email protected]


Step 3

Step 4


Step 3: This is where you set the permissions for who can view your site.

A) Click on “change”. B) You will have 3 choices

“Public on the Web” means that anyone can view your site (Think Confidentiality).

“Anyone with the Link” means that people who have been given the link will be able to view the site…cant find it by just surfing the net.

“Private” means that only the people whom you have shared the site with will be able to view it.

C) Click on “Save” button.


Step 4: This is where you can set specific permissions for those people whom you have shared your TEP with.

A) Click on the “Can Edit” link located after the shared person’s name/address.

B) You will have 3 choices:

Is Owner Can Edit Can View

You will want to select “Can Edit”. This needs to be selected for your TEP team person to write comments in your goal pages

C) Click on the button.

What Next???

Site Orientation Renaming a Page Editing a Page Sharing My TEP Personalize My Profile with a

Picture - 15 slides

Adding Files/Uploading Documents Making Comments Where Do I find My TEP

Adding a Picture to My Profile

Some people like to personalize their Profile page with a picture. If you would like to do that, follow the steps in the next few slides…


Example 2: Example 1:


Step 1: Go to your “My Profile” page.


Your Profile page should appear next….

Step 2: Click on the “Edit Page” button


Your Profile page will reload in edit mode. Place cursor where you will want your picture…

Step 3: Click on the “Insert” tab at the top left of the page…..


…a drop down menu will appear as shown below…

Step 3: Click on the “Image” link


..Another box will appear on your screen……

You will have a choice of selecting from where your image is stored.


ASK YOURSELF… Is your picture stored on

your computer somewhere? Thumb Drive? If so, you will click a dot in the circle for “Uploaded Images” , and then click on the browse button .

Almost done, continue to the next slide…….

Are you taking a picture directly from an internet source? If so, you will click a dot in the circle for “Web address , and then type in the web address for where your picture is located

Your picture should upload at this point.


This is what your screen should look like.

Next slide…


After the “Browse” button is selected, a screen will appear which allows access to your computer’s files.

Locate where your image/picture is stored on your computer and select it. (Mine are located in my “pictures” library).


Select the picture that you want on your Profile page and click on the “Open” button.

The following screen will appear (next slide)….


…This screen shows the picture that you selected. If this is the one you want, click on the “OK” button.


…This screen shows the picture that you selected is now on your Profile page. You will notice that there is toolbar under the picture. The toolbar will allow you to resize and move your picture. The toolbar will disappear by clicking anywhere on the page. If you want to adjust or change the picture at a later date, you can do so by going to the “edit page” function and clicking on the image…the toolbar will reappear.


Last step……Click on the “SAVE” button at the top of the page.

Note: You will always need to push the “SAVE” button whenever you edit a page.


Congratulations!!....You now have successfully uploaded a picture to your Profile page.

What Next???

Site Orientation Renaming a Page Editing a Page Sharing My TEP Personalize My Profile with a Picture Adding Files/Uploading

Documents - 12 slides

Making Comments Where Do I find My TEP

Adding Files/Uploading Documents

There will be times that you may want to add files to your portfolio. This will most often occur when you want to provide evidence (student work, videos, lesson plans, reflections, observation notes, etc…) to support your TEP goals. The next set of slides will provide examples and the steps to upload those supporting documents.

The next slide illustrates different types of files that were uploaded for evidence (Word documents, PDF, Timeliner files, JPG). This is only a sample of the types of files that you can upload,


Step 1: Go to the page which you wish to add a file.

Find the link and select it.

This will activate the same process for uploading a file to your page that you followed in the previous section (“Adding a Picture to My Profile”) for uploading an image to your Profile page.


A screen will appear which allows access to your computer’s files.

Step 2: Locate where your file is stored on your computer, disc, server and select it.

The file’s name will appear in the “File name” box…..


I selected a file from my desktop. The file name then appeared in the “File name” box .

Step 3: Click on the button and the file will be uploaded to your page.

Desktop File


You should now notice that the file has been uploaded and is part of your page. The red “X” on the far right allows you to delete the file if you wish.

Adding Files/Uploading Documents PART II:

There are times when you may want to create links to active documents (ie: Google docs, Moodle) or the evidence documents are web-based in nature.


This slide provides an example of part of a page where links (phrases/words in red) were created to documents that allowed the reader to view more detailed evidence discussed in my reflection. Most were links to Googledocs. One was to a Prezi file.


Step 1: You will need to go to the “Edit Page” mode on the page in which you will be writing.

Step 2: Type your text (or paste from another document).

I want to create a link to the established conference website…..


Step 3: Hi-lite the phrase/word which you want to connect to the link.

Step 4: Click on the “Link” button on the toolbar at the top of the page.


The block to the right will appear.

Step 5: Type or copy/paste the URL from the site for which you want to be linked to in the “Sites page” box

and click on the button…


You should notice that your selected phrase/word is in red type and underlined.

Last step……Remember to click on the “SAVE” button at the top of the page.

What Next???

Site Orientation Renaming a Page Editing a Page Sharing My TEP Personalize My Profile with a Picture Adding Files/Uploading Documents Making Comments - 4

slides Where Do I find My TEP

How Do People Make Comments On My TEP?

Part of the TEP evaluation process is for the members of your TEP team to approve your annual goals at the beginning of the year and at the end when the teacher presents their reflection and evidence.

The “Comment” boxes allow for members of your team to electronically sign-off/approve on each goal.

It also is a place where members of your team can offer suggestions, provide support, and exchange ideas with you, which offers an opportunity for back-and-forth dialogue.


The “Comment” box is located at the bottom of each page.


Simply type your comment/response in the box and click on the blue comment button when complete.

The owners page will show the name of the person who made the comments and the date & time of the post.


NOTE: If someone on your team informs you that they do not have the option or ability to comment on your page, you will need to go back to the permissions page via the share button….Refer back to slides 36-41 for directions. You will need to be sure that your team have the “can edit” selected by their name.


An Example of how the Comment section can look…

What Next???

Site Orientation Renaming a Page Editing a Page Sharing My TEP Personalize My Profile with a Picture Adding Files/Uploading Documents Making Comments Where Do I find My TEP

Where Do People Find My TEP?

The final area to cover in the instructional lesson is to answer the question about

where exactly will members of your TEP team (and anyone else that you give access) locate your TEP.

Once the TEP has been shared, people whom you have shared it with will receive notice via email.


I find all of my teacher's portfolios on Google Sites. To get there you need to be logged in to your google account first and then go to the general google page that looks like this:


At the top of the page, click on “More”. A list will appear and on the bottom of the list you will see the words “Even More”. Select that. You will then see a page that looks like this:


Scroll down the page and you will eventually see “Sites” on the right side column. Select that.


When you select “sites”, you should get a screen that has any portfolios that have been shared with you, as well as your own, listed. My sites screen looks like this:


Select the portfolio that you want to access and you should see this (example):


NOTE: To save time, I have my Google Sites page bookmarked to my shortcuts on my computer

That concludes the tutorial. I hope that it has been of assistance and clear. If not, or if you still have questions, contact me (Andre Messier), or Rick Kelley.

[email protected] [email protected]



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