1. The document provides instructions for students to build a digital portfolio using Weebly. It outlines 10 steps including logging in, choosing a site name and template, adding content like photos and text, and getting feedback from teachers before publishing. 2. Students are encouraged to add pages for subjects like math, language arts, and art. They also have options to add a logo and design elements to customize their site's style and reflect their interests. 3. Guidelines emphasize keeping information private and getting approval from teachers to ensure the portfolio positively represents the student and follows safety standards before sharing publicly.

1. Building a Digital Portfolio
Using Weebly to share your best work!

2. 1. Log in at: students.weebly.com
If you forget your login,
you can ask your pod
teacher, Ms. V, or Mr.
Riles.
Always work on your
portfolio with an adult
in the room.

3. 2. Choose “Create a Site”
You can name your
site with this model:
(First name, last initial,
portfolio)
AlexisRPortfolio
Click “edit site” to begin!
(add your middle initial if
the name is taken)

4. 3. Familiarize yourself with the editing tools
The top menu
controls site-wide
changes
The left side menu
contains elements
you can drag and
drop to add on each
page.
Click around to see
what each option
does!

5. adds a title
text box
adds a body
text box
adds a block
that includes an
image and text
adds an image
adds a photo
gallery
adds a photo
slideshow
adds a map
adds a
horizontal
divider
adds multiple
columns to add
content
embeds a
document
embeds a
youtube video
embeds
widgets from
any site
The tools you will use most
frequently are described in
yellow text.
Try all of them out, even if
you’re not sure if you will
need them.
Practice adding photos, text
boxes, and arranging
everything to look neat and
organized.

6. 4. Click “PAGES” to build sections
Here you can label and
choose the basic
layout of each page.
Add these pages:
● About (rename “home”)
● Math & Science
● Language Arts
● Visual & Performing Arts

7. 5. Click “DESIGN” to change the style
Here you can change
the theme, fonts, and
color scheme of your
site.
Consider:
Does my text have enough
contrast to be read easily?
Does this style reflect who I
am as a student?
Is the focus on the design, or
my content (writing, artwork,
etc)?

8. 6. Begin adding content!
You can use our sample site as a
guide!
go to:
kingsleyportfolio.weebly.com
Each page is a model for the type of
information you should add to your site.
Before adding content, ask
yourself:
“Is this my best work?”
Ask a teacher, classmate, or parent if you
need help editing your work!

9. 7. Extra Option: Design a Logo
Successful logos are clear and
unique.
● Your logo can be as simple as
your handwritten signature.
● You can create a symbol by
combining the initials in your
name.
● Use your interests to inspire
symbols that can be
integrated into your logo!
Scan your logo and save a jpg for
use on your site.

10. 8. Safety and Privacy
Part of being safe on the internet is choosing what
information to share, and what to keep private.
Never add these pieces of information to your portfolio:
● a photo of yourself
● your home address
● your home phone number
● your daily schedule
● any personal information you would not want a stranger
to have

11. 9. Check in with a teacher
Before publishing your site to make it public, consult with a
teacher to:
● determine if the content is polished and edited
completely
● decide if the information provided is clear and concise
● assure that all content reflects positively on you as a
student
● check that all information follows our safety guidelines

12. 10. For Parents:
Consider trying weebly yourself:
http://www.weebly.com/
You can create a family site and add your children as contributors
so each family member can have their own page.
As a web presence becomes more important in education and the
job market, it’s crucial that students know how to present
themselves in a professional and polished way!
This is great practice that empowers students to express
themselves positively with technology!