Phase 3 Portfolio:
Put It Together

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This is the stage where your create and post your Web Pages. Here are some guidelines for how to put a portfolio together. See the Web Skills page to for a list of how to learn to create Web pages.

Gather Graphics & Media

  1. Determine which screen captures, photos or images you will be using in your portfolio and convert them to GIF, JPEG or PNG format. See the Multimedia Skills page for links to instructions.
  2. If you have a Powerpoint file, it is recommended that you take a screen capture of a key page for the Web, and provide a link to the file.
  3. If you have digital audio or other multimedia file, make sure it is in a Web friendly format.

Convert Text Files

  1. It is recommeded that Word files one page or less be converted to HTML if possible. This will eiliminate the need for users to download a separate file to read your content.

Create Template Page

The next step is to determine what design and navigation you want your pages to have. Below are some guidelines for choosing color, fonts, and organizing links. Whenever possible, pages should conform to principles of accessibility. Hint: Do your home page separately from other pages - it may be the most different.

Below are some links to pages on Web page design.

Post & Test Your Pages

Post

Make sure you activate your Penn State Personal Web Space (or use another space) and post your files online.

Test Your Pages

Before finalizing your portfolio make sure:

  1. Pages appear for the URL you will send out.
  2. All the portfolio requirements are represented.
  3. All links work, all images appear and all files download.
  4. The pages work in more than one browser (e.g. Firefox and Internet Explorer).
  5. Check for spelling and grammar errors.
  6. Make sure your teaching philosophy statement reflects your examples.
  7. Contact the TWT Coordinator to ask for a critique!
  8. Ask a friend to look it over.

Contact Your Department

Contact your Departmental TWT Representative to have your portfolio formally reviewed for a certificate.

Portfolios Due: Two weeks before the final written theses


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