Creating an ePortfolio was not only challenging but also a rewarding experience for me. Through the development of my ePortfolio not only have I improved my technological skills but I have learned how to express my self as a hard working student. Being a shy girl and not able to open up was always an issue for me. This ePortfolio helped me to see a new me who was unaware of her creative side.
Last semester, when I was first introduced to ePortfolio by Carolina Valle in my CEP121 (Fundamentals of Professional Advancement) studio hour class, I was overwhelmed to see the different sections that I have to complete. At that time, I hardly knew any other application software programs except Microsoft Word. Now that I am aware of the value of having an ePortfolio, I am glad that I took it seriously from the beginning and never gave up the development of my ePortfolio. Even though it was hard to remember the steps of zipping and uploading the ePortfolio back into the Black Board section, finally I got it after making several mistakes. This ePortfolio shaped me up as a dedicated student and helped me to be a better organized person. My experience with ePortfolio at LaGuardia has made me see the potential I have as a student and what I want to accomplish in my life. I feel like I was living under a rock up until I was introduced to ePortfolio since I was detached from computer and happy with my paper and pen based writing. When I created this ePortfolio, I had the opportunity to use a little bit of Adobe Photoshop, Dream weaver, and Fire Works that made me realize how much I was missing in life and what more I can learn to improve my technological skills.
Working on about me page was interesting because I got to think about myself the way I never thought before. Writing about educational goal also helped me think how far I am to reach my goal. Having all my assignments under classes and projects section was the most important thing while developing my ePortfolio. It is a great way to see the things that I have accomplished, assignments that I have done as well as classes that I have taken during my time at LaGuardia. After successfully completing my ePortfolio, I was given a great opportunity of presenting my ePortfolio at the ePortfolio student showcase. Even though I was scared and wanted to flee from there at the beginning of my presentation that experience brought me a lifetime pleasure that I never felt in my entire student life since it was the first time I have talked and shared my experience in front of respected professors and faculty members. Thus far, I would recommend to my fellow students in this college to create their ePortfolio with enthusiasm so that they can find out their creative side.
I deeply appreciate the help from the ePortfolio consultant and faculty members who have helped me to create my ePortfolio and give it to a professional look.