Find out the What and How of creating Digital Portfolios. This presentation leverages the use of Google Sites to build Student Portfolios. Teachers will not only gain important information on WHAT pieces students should include in their digital portfolio, but also HOW to use Google Sites to creatively communicate different types of artifacts in their Portfolio.

1. Creating Digital Portfolios
with Google Sites
What to Include & How to Convey It!

2. Why A Site As A Digital Portfolio?
● Sites are easily accessible and easy to share.
● Employs ISTE-S Standards (3c, 4a, 6a-d)
● A site becomes an accessible body of work for college recruiters and
counselors.
● Fosters effective written and oral communication skills.
● Encourages student ownership

3. Where to start?
● Get started at http://sites.google.com/new
● Or go to http://drive.google.com
○ Click New > More > Google Sites

4. Create Pages for your Portfolio
● Page Types to Include
○ About Me
○ Goals
○ Links
○ Skills
○ Artifacts
○ Education

5. It's Easy to Create a Page!
Just select the Pages Menu
Then click the Add Page icon

6. Create Links to Artifacts
● Select Text or Images on your Page
● Click the Link tool.
● Type or Paste your link
● Click Apply
○ Always test your link to make sure
it works!
● Include Social Media, YouTube
Channels, Etc...

7. Create a Gallery of work with Photos from Drive
● From any Page
○ Click Insert > From Drive
○ Find your folder of photos
○ Click Insert
○ Click the Gear
○ Choose Grid View
● Include
○ Photos of Art / Projects
○ Folders of Docs & Slides

8. Showcase your Work
● Add your YouTube Channel or Videos to your page
○ Choose the Insert menu
○ Select YouTube
○ Choose “Uploaded” to find your videos

9. Embed Docs & Articles
Make it easier for others to view your work by
embedding Docs on your page
● Choose the Insert menu
○ Select Docs
○ Find your Doc
○ Click Insert
● Use a Doc as a Reflection Journal
● Embed a Form for feedback from Teachers

10. Be A Model of Digital Citizenship
● About Me - Use a Professional Email Address
● When linking to Social Media in your Portfolio - Think
before you post
● Be aware of your digital footprint
● If it isn’t yours, give credit where it is due
● Guard your identity - maintain privacy when you publish

11. Sources
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ISTE-S Standards - https://www.iste.org/standards/standards/for-students
Google Sites - http://sites.google.com/new