People are happiest when they have control over everything that’s important to them.
-Todd Rose, 2011
1. Do I need to re-submit my link every time I add to my eP?
No, your link will automatically renew content as you publish/save your pages. If you do change eP platforms (example – Wix to Weebly), you will need to resubmit the link to the form. Or make your own visuals using www.canva.com.
2. How should I set up my top level pages?
As always, it is YOUR choice. We want this to be authentic to you and your learning experience at Lamar; therefore, how this looks is up to you.
For folks that are wishing to go above and beyond with the ePortfolio, you might add an Honor’s tab with sub-pages for your Honor’s Experiences (10-12 per year). The other pages can be Undergraduate Research, Study Abroad, a hobby, your travel plans, etc.
3. Where can I find royalty free images to use on my website?
Visit www.gettyimages.com or www.pexels.com sign up for an account and search for royalty free/stock free images. There are collections of thousands of images taken by budding photographers. CITE any images that you borrow with a website address and URL.
Notes from Dr. Thibodeaux
Check out www.wpbeginner.com for wordpress users! They have GREAT resources and videos to help you build and personalize your website space.
4. What ePortfolio platform would you recommend?
The choice is yours. You can use wordpress, weebly, Google sites, wix, Squarespace, Bulb, a blogging platform.
Briefly research the functionality vs. the limitations of these platforms. Just do a search of each to compare the platforms.
For example, wordpress gives you control over your site and menu options. Other sites offer drag and drop features, like weebly and Google sites, if you want to grow your technology skills.
For now, be sure to select the FREE version; you should not incur any cost.
5. How should I set up my honor’s points?
Again, you get to take full ownership of the process so setting the system up is up to you.
Some students may add a top-level page that says HONOR’S and build 3-4 subpages. You can set this up the way you want, but leave room for what you will add over the next 4 years.
However you choose to do this, be sure that your activities are EASY to find and follow.
6. How do I list my points? This is very important.
Start with the subheading of FALL (YEAR). Then as you add each activity, list the date, the name of the activity, a picture, and a short reflection.
Your reflection should include what the activity consisted of, what did you learn and/or like about the activity, and justify your answer.
FALL (YEAR)
DATE
ACTIVITY
PICTURE
REFLECTION
*Maybe the acronym DAPR will help (Date, Activity, Picture, Reflection) Do this for each point page you have. This is your only requirement.
You should indicate the # of hours you worked for the Service activities.
7. When do we submit the link to our ePortfolio?
It takes only a few minutes to create an account and begin building your ePortfolio, but FIRST, search which one you want to use. This is very important because you will be keeping this ePortfolio for the duration of your 4 years at LU. Options discussed were WordPress, Weebly, Wix, Google Sites, Squarespace, Bulb, it’s your choice. Submit in your Honor’s Leadership Community in Blackboard (Bb).
8. What types of things can we put on our ePortfolio?
This is yours; you can add anything you want! You get to design and organize how you wish to set up your website but be sure to include your Honor’s Experiences (10-12 per year).
9. Can we add our undergraduate research or study abroad activities?
Yes, this is yours. Design your website how you want to, but first consider why you are doing what you are doing. This is for you and you can share this with family and employers and whomever else you would like to share it with.
