Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English
Roughly half of the world’s population is already online and so setting yourself apart from the crowd is more important than ever before. One of the best ways to do that is by creating your own ePortfolio. An ePortfolio is a site that showcases or shows your background, your resume, and samples of your work. In this course, you will learn step by step how to build the site and you’ll learn the grammar, vocabulary and writing skills needed to create it.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 13 hours
- Course by Georgia Institute of Technology
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Roughly half of the world's population is already online and so setting yourself apart from the crowd is more important than ever before. One of the best ways to do that is by creating your own ePortfolio. An ePortfolio is a site that showcases or shows your background, your resume, and samples of your work. In this course, you will learn step by step how to build the site and you'll learn the grammar, vocabulary and writing skills needed to create it. You will learn how to apply information from your ePortfolio to other online tools like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube in order to network with others so that you get a job or connect with other professionals. For each step in that process, you will listen to lectures, take comprehension quizzes, and learn how to use English appropriately to each part of your site. You will also complete self and peer assessments and gain the needed skills to make your ePortfolio a reality and establish yourself online. By the end of this course, you will be able to - Write a proper headline or title for your ePortfolio - Describe your work in 1 sentence and in longer forms - Identify how to use hashtags effectively - Write an effective summary about yourself and your work - Apply appropriate vocabulary to write your education and professional experience for your resume - Understand how to write a tweet to get a job - Discover how to write specific comments and network work with others - Apply what you have on your portfolio to other tools like Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or YouTube.Modules
Intro to Course
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- Get to Know Your Course Mates
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- Introduction to Course
2
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- Consent Form
- Choosing a Website Builder for Your ePortfolio
Create a Headline
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- Check Your Knowledge
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Videos
- Creating an Effective Headline
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- Lesson Review & List of Action Verbs
- Additional Practice with Action Verbs
Write a Summary about Yourself
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PeerReview
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- Check Your Knowledge
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Peer Review
- Add a Headline & Summary to Your ePortfolio
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- Writing Your Summary of Capabilities
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- Lesson Review & Additional Practice
- Signing Up on LinkedIn
- Get More from The Georgia Tech Language Institute
Describe Your Work with Captions
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- Check Your Knowledge
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- Writing Clear Captions
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- Additional Practice
- Additional Resources
Describe Your Work with More Details
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- Check Your Knowledge
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Peer Review
- Write Captions and Descriptions about Your Work
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- Writing Longer Descriptions of Your Work
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- Lesson Review & List of Adjectives
- Descriptive Adjectives
Write about Your Education
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- Check Your Knowledge
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- Key Language for Your Education Section
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- Additional Resources & Practice
Write about Your Work Experience
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Discussion
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PeerReview
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Assignment
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- Check Your Knowledge
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Peer Review
- Share Your Resume
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Discussions
- Expand Your LinkedIn Network
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Videos
- Key Language for Your Work Experience Section
2
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- Lesson Review & Job Titles
- Additional Practice with Action Verbs
Connect with Other Professionals in Your Field
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- Check Your Knowledge
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- Make Meaningful Connections Here
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- Connect with Meaningful Comments
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- Lesson Review
- Additional Resources
Connect to Get a Job
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PeerReview
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- Check Your Knowledge
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Peer Review
- Compare & Reflect on Your ePortfolio
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- Connect to Get a Job
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- Lesson Review & Additional Practice
- Additional Resources
- Where to go from here?
Auto Summary
"Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English" is a comprehensive course designed to help you stand out in the digital age by creating a personal ePortfolio. This course, offered in the domain of Personal Development, guides you step-by-step through the process of building an ePortfolio that effectively showcases your background, resume, and work samples. Under the expert guidance of Coursera instructors, you will enhance your grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills to craft a compelling online presence. The course includes engaging lectures, comprehension quizzes, and practical assignments such as self and peer assessments. You will learn to write impactful headlines, describe your work succinctly, use hashtags strategically, and develop summaries that highlight your professional achievements. Additionally, this course teaches you how to leverage your ePortfolio across other platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube to expand your professional network and job opportunities. By the end of the course, you will have the skills to write effective resumes, tweets, and comments that can help you connect with potential employers and other professionals. With a duration of approximately 780 minutes, this foundational level course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter, Professional, and Paid plans, making it accessible to a broad audience. Whether you are a job seeker, a professional looking to enhance your online presence, or simply someone aiming to improve their digital communication skills, this course is tailored to help you achieve your goals and establish a robust online identity.
Karen Peterson