Student ePortfolio



My name is Omar Garcia Navarro. I was born in Mexico City on October 24, 1981. I live in the Bronx. It is only county in New York City that is not an island. I went to high school in Mexico. My major is Civil Engineering. I would like to use my education to help people of low resources better their lifestyle. My ePortfolio experience I decided to create my electronic portfolio because it is a new and more efficient way to present my work. This way, a lot more people will be able to look at it. This portfolio will give me more opportunities to present projects from the classes I am taking in college. Since technology is developing faster and faster everyday, there is no doubt that in the future everything will be computerized. I thought this would be a great opportunity to practice and get my portfolio done while I am in college. I have to thank the people that encouraged me to participate in the elaboration of my portfolio, especially Dr. Evelyn Burg. When Dr. Burg told me that I had been selected to participate in the presentation of my portfolio, I could not believe it. The creation of my first portfolio was quite a challenge for me because I did not have much knowledge of how to use some of the programs. Thanks to the creators of the portfolio I have been able to complete it. They showed me how to create a folder, edit and insert pictures that represent my assignments. During the work on my second portfolio, I felt a little bit discouraged because I intended to participate in a special program where many students would create their portfolios with the intention of winning a prize or scholarship. Only the best ones would get a reward, in this case money that would help pay for some credits. For a moment I thought, this money could help me pay for my next semester classes and I will be able to lower my bills. I knew that I could win money because I had decided to work hard on my portfolio. Unfortunately, I could not get in the program because I do not have the right documentation the school requires. Even though I felt discouraged, I was able to look at this inequality as a good thing. I have gone through many bad experiences and life has put many obstacles between me and my goals, but I think that is what keeps me going and makes me stronger every time. For these reasons I decided to do the portfolio anyway, not to prove those who discourage people, but to prove to myself that I have the ability to do anything. I consider myself not better than anybody else or less than others. Therefore, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to improve my skills and get my second portfolio done. Now, I feel more comfortable using the programs that make this magnificent electronic portfolio possible. The good part about this portfolio is that you can share it with friend, relatives and employers. People can see my assignments, resume, favorite links and can contact me to give me comments and feedback on my portfolio. I would like to invite those students that have not created a portfolio, to give themselves the opportunity to do it. It is a fun experience where you will be able to track your improvement in your work in college. This portfolio will make you more competent and give you the chance to have better opportunities in the future.
LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101

Piramide del Sol My name is Omar Garcia Navarro. I was born in Mexico City on October 24, 1981. I live in the Bronx. It is only county in New York City that is not an island. I went to high school in Mexico. My major is Civil Engineering. I would like to use my education to help people of low resources better their lifestyle.

My ePortfolio experience

I decided to create my electronic portfolio because it is a new and more efficient way to present my work. This way, a lot more people will be able to look at it. This portfolio will give me more opportunities to present projects from the classes I am taking in college. Since technology is developing faster and faster everyday, there is no doubt that in the future everything will be computerized. I thought this would be a great opportunity to practice and get my portfolio done while I am in college.
I have to thank the people that encouraged me to participate in the elaboration of my portfolio, especially Dr. Evelyn Burg. When Dr. Burg told me that I had been selected to participate in the presentation of my portfolio, I could not believe it. The creation of my first portfolio was quite a challenge for me because I did not have much knowledge of how to use some of the programs. Thanks to the creators of the portfolio I have been able to complete it. They showed me how to create a folder, edit and insert pictures that represent my assignments.
During the work on my second portfolio, I felt a little bit discouraged because I intended to participate in a special program where many students would create their portfolios with the intention of winning a prize or scholarship. Only the best ones would get a reward, in this case money that would help pay for some credits. For a moment I thought, this money could help me pay for my next semester classes and I will be able to lower my bills. I knew that I could win money because I had decided to work hard on my portfolio. Unfortunately, I could not get in the program because I do not have the right documentation the school requires. Even though I felt discouraged, I was able to look at this inequality as a good thing. I have gone through many bad experiences and life has put many obstacles between me and my goals, but I think that is what keeps me going and makes me stronger every time. For these reasons I decided to do the portfolio anyway, not to prove those who discourage people, but to prove to myself that I have the ability to do anything. I consider myself not better than anybody else or less than others. Therefore, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to improve my skills and get my second portfolio done. Now, I feel more comfortable using the programs that make this magnificent electronic portfolio possible. The good part about this portfolio is that you can share it with friend, relatives and employers. People can see my assignments, resume, favorite links and can contact me to give me comments and feedback on my portfolio.
I would like to invite those students that have not created a portfolio, to give themselves the opportunity to do it. It is a fun experience where you will be able to track your improvement in your work in college. This portfolio will make you more competent and give you the chance to have better opportunities in the future.