Welcome Back To School!! I'm Glad you're here!!
For today... all my classes (Web Dev 1, 2 & 3/ Intro to IT/ Cyber 1, Help Desk 1,2, & 3, Digital Literacy & APCS and Advisory) will all have the same task to help us get to know eachother a little better.
Everyone!! All classes all periods! Go to sites.google.com and create a new google site. This will be the tool you use to create your digital portfolio. You'll add several pages as class progresses. We'll discuss the parameters soon, but today we'll just be working on the main page called your "About Me" page.
- Add your first and last name to the main page (see example as needed)
- Change the name of the main page to "About Me"
- Share your google site with lamarchesa@tfsd.org
- feel free to change the colors and themes. This is YOUR portfolio.
For your "About Me" main page please add a 2-3 paragraph biography so we can get to know eachother a bit better. Click HERE to see my example. A Help Desk Student will be around to take your picture.
A great high school bio includes your name, hometown, and graduation year, followed by key academic achievements, significant extracurriculars/leadership, relevant volunteer work or job experience, future goals/college plans, and a touch of personality (hobbies, interests) to make it memorable, all written concisely in the third person.
Key Information to Include:
- The Basics: Full name, high school, hometown, and expected graduation year.
- Academics: GPA (if strong), honors, awards, advanced courses, or research.
- Extracurriculars & Leadership: Sports, clubs (e.g., debate, yearbook), student government, and any leadership roles (Captain, President).
- Experience: Volunteer hours, part-time jobs, or internships, quantifying impact where possible (e.g., "100+ hours").
- Future Goals: What you plan to study in college or career aspirations.
- Personal Touch: Hobbies, a favorite quote, or an interesting fact to show personality.
Writing Tips:
- Be Concise: Keep it short (2 -3 paragraphs), focusing on impactful details.
- Show, Don't Just Tell: Use specific examples to demonstrate skills and character.
- Tailor It: Adjust the content and tone (more professional for scholarships, more personal for yearbook) to your audience.
This may take you a bit longer than just today, no worries, your portfolio is a work in progress where you will continue to add the amazing things you do EACH DAY!!
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