1. Bob Barone’s Digital Portfolio -A Life in Progress- June 2006

2. With help from a friend… Assistant Professor John DiMarco St. John’s University College of Professional Studies Communication Arts and Sciences http://www.portfoliovillage.com ISBN 159140855-5 Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, PA 2005

3. What I have learned… Digital Portfolios are growing in stature and use. Used to… engage, communicate and persuade users seek jobs in knowledge working industries… technology, the creative fields and education present products, services and ideas by individuals, businesses and organizations

4. Much more than technology… Web portfolio… a content management tool a presentation platform in a communications environment acts like a portable hard drive Allows virtual storage in a global presence

5. Some benefits of web portfolios… Makes you a learner Opportunity to learn about technology Improve impact when trying to persuade Effective tool for demonstrating competence Help to get a job Portable storage and presentation capability Sense of accomplishment and satisfaction Evidence of personal growth Can be applied to other projects Source: Web Portfolio Design and Applications: John DiMarco (P27)

6. An asset for life… Family Education Career Passions Other

7. 10 Criteria for Teacher Web Portfolios Audience / purpose / persuasion Contact information Biography / credentials Education philosophy/pedagogy Evidence of professional development Evidence of student work Educational curriculum management and assessment measures Links for educators, parents and students Interactive features Visual layout Source: Web Portfolio Design and Applications: John DiMarco (P250)

8. Questions to be asked… My Web portfolio will promote my: The goals of this portfolio are: My audience consists of: My ultimate message to the user is: Source: Web Portfolio Design and Applications: John DiMarco (P37)

9. Many, many considerations… Artist Organization Style Font Color Balance Emphasis Weight Composition Technologist Control Security Access Navigation Development Speed Hyperlinks Bookmarks Import Owner Content Philosophy Message Aims Experience Feedback Contacts Audience Update

10. Some work in progress… Organizations and affiliations (AITP) Business card history Degrees and awards Ed.D. pursuit (classes, accomplishments, dissertation) Photos (family, hobbies, designs…)

11. A page in progress…

12. Some software tools used… MS Front Page 2003 (site management) Macromedia Dreamweaver MX2004 (“ ”) Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 (graphics) Macromedia Flash MX2004 (motion) Macromedia Freehand MX 2004 (illustrations) Adobe Photoshop (graphics) Adobe Audition (audio editing and output)

13. A helpful Front Page site… http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/CR061832701033.aspx

14. So what is the status of my web portfolio… Try… http://facpub.stjohns.edu/~baroner

15. Fini Carpe Diem