Management Module I Homework Mod I10 Extended Learning Module Building Eportfolio

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EXTENDED LEARNING MODULE I

BUILDING AN E-PORTFOLIO

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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

2. Discuss networking strategies you can use during a job search.

4. Use the Internet to research career opportunities and potential employers.

6. Document effective Web site structure and design components.

7. Create a job search e-portfolio Web site and place it on an Internet server.

MODULE SUMMARY

This Extended Learning Module teaches your students how to design and build an e-portfolio.

We consider this to be an important “take–away” for your students.

The primary sections of this module include:

2. Convergence of Online Networking and Resume Development

4. Developing Your Job Search E-Portfolio

6. Preparing Web Content

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LECTURE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION (p. I.2)

The Electronic Job Market (p. I.2)

Convergence of Online Networking and Resume Development (p. I.4)

1. Start to Network

3. Research Careers, Industries, and Companies

Resume Building – A Lifelong Process (p. I.7)

2. Electronic File Formats

3. What Is the Right Resume Style?

Developing Your Job Search e-Portfolio (p. I.17)

2. Give Them What They Want

Web Design Considerations (p. I.21)

2. Design Your Homepage

Preparing Web Content (p. I.28)

2. Test, Test, Test

END OF MODULE (p. I.33)

2. Key Terms and Concepts

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MODULES, PROJECTS, AND DATA FILES

DATA FILES

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• These are the Student Learning Outcomes for the module.

• Use them as a road map to inform your students of what you will be

covering.

• These are the Student Learning Outcomes for the module.

• This slide provides the definition for the most fundamental concept of

this Extended Learning Module. Technology is automating elements of

with each.

• This slide presents the organization for the module.

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• This slide provides some very basic information differentiating the

traditional method companies used to hire employees and the online

• This slide represents Figure I.1 on page I.3 which demonstrates two

sample electronic search documents.

• This slide describes how the Internet allows organizations to post and

remove job listings on a continuous basis.

• This slide lists two primary ways to achieve job search success. The

most important element to point out is the Web is the best tool for

• This slide emphasizes that networking involves creating relationships

with people who can help students find a job (Student Learning

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• This slide gets students to start thinking about their skill set as well as

• This slide represents Figure I.2 on page I.6 which demonstrates a

sample self-assessment tool, specifically keywords that match skills.

• This slide describes the reasons why the Web is an incredible source

for researching topics.

• This slide discusses the lifelong process of resume building.

• By beginning to assess their skills and researching careers and

• This slide introduces why it is critical for creating targeted résumé

content.

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• This slide represents Figure I.3 on page I.9 which demonstrates weak

• This slide represents Figure I.4 on page I.10 which demonstrates an

example of an objective statement and objective summary.

• This slide introduces the typical sections found in most resumes.

• Most résumés should include sections outlining education and work

• This slide emphasizes the use of action verbs to describe work

experiences powerfully.

• This slide represents Figure I.5 on page I.12 which lists a variety of

action verbs.

vs. strong objective statements.

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• This slide describes three most commonly used electronic file formats.

(Student Learning Outcome #1)

• This slide represents Figure I.6 on page I.13 diagrams the three

• This slide describes the main steps in creating a scannable resume.

• Scannable resumes should use the default font, contain no character

• This slide represents Figure I.7 on page I.14 that demonstrates the

scannable resume format.

• This slide describes what a PDF file format is and the benefits

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• This slide represents Figure I.8 on page I.15 demonstrates the

• This slide describes what a multimedia (or HTML) file format is and

what this format includes.

• This slide represents Figure I.9 on page I.16 that demonstrates the

multimedia resume format.

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• This slide describes the three main resume styles used.

• Choose a résumé layout that fits a job history and target position.

• This slide represents Figure I.10 on page I.17 that demonstrates the

Chronological resume layout.

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• This slide represents Figure I.10 on page I.17 that demonstrates the

Functional resume layout.

• This slide explains the four reasons why students (or anyone) should

develop an e-portfolio. (Student Learning Outcome #5)

• This slide discusses what future employers are looking for when they

visit an e-portfolio site.

• This slide represents Figure I.11 on page I.19 illustrates an e-portfolio

example.

• This slide discusses the three elements that shape an e-portfolio. The

goal of an online portfolio is to provide enough work for a

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• This slide represents the different elements found in an e-gallery.

• E-Gallery content should be designed to present work samples that

support skills stated throughout the resume.

• This slide represents Figure I.12 on page I.20 demonstrates an e-

• This slide describes Web design as a complex art requiring many

elements including, technical knowledge, research, skill, and an

understanding of the audience. (Student Learning Outcome #6)

• This slide explains the difference between print and Web content.

• This slide represents Figure I.13 on page I.22 demonstrates the printer

friendly page dimensions.

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• This slide suggests some questions to ask to help gain insight into a

target audience.

• This slide defines what storyboarding is.

• This slide explains the number of ways to organize a Web site.

• This slide describes the structure of a Web site and how the pages are

linked together.

• There are two main schools of thought when it comes to Web page

• This slide represents Figure I.14 on page I.24 illustrates documenting

Web site structure.

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• This slide describes some critical elements that each Web page should

contain.

• This slide represents Figure I.15 on page I.26 illustrates the concept of

• This slide describes some critical elements associated with Web page

graphics.

• This slide describes the textual elements of a homepage.

• A Web site needs to be segmented into logical units.

• This slide describes documenting and segmenting the e-portfolio

content.

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• This slide describes how to prepare Web content. (Student Learning

Outcome #7)

• This slide describes the process of preparing Web content.

• Write one key sentence of no more than 30 words describing the

• This slide represents Figure I.16 on page I.27 demonstrates a sample

e-portfolio navigation chart.

• This slide describes the difference between HTML and generated

code.

• This slide represents the different HTML editors available.

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• This slide represents Figure I.17 on page I.29 demonstrates sample

HTML code in Notepad.

• This slide introduces Microsoft FrontPage as a full-featured HTML

editor.

• If available, demonstrate the functions of FrontPage.

• This slide represents Figure I.18 on page I.30 demonstrates a sample

of the FrontPage interface.

• FrontPage allows students to create and edit Web pages without

• This slide emphasizes the need to test, test, test Web site

development.

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SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS (p. I.34)

1. How is designing a Web page different from designing a print document?

2. Why should multiple resume formats be included in a job search e-portfolio?

3. What elements of a Web site homepage should be carried throughout the rest of the site

pages? Why?

4. Why is the gallery of a job search e-portfolio as important as a well-written and

researched resume?

5. Why is it important to include job and industry specific skill words in the content of your

resume?

6. What important audience preferences should you consider when designing a job search e–

portfolio?

7. Why should a Web site that works on your computer be retested after it is placed on a

Web server?

ANSWER: Since the development environment on most students’ computers is Windows

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8. How do you know what skill words to include in your resume? Where do you put these

skill words?

9. How do you determine how much content to put on a single Web page?

10. Why is it important to view a newly developed Web site on multiple computers using a

variety of browsers?

11. Why should you consider using browser-safe colors on your e-portfolio site?

12. How does the hidden job market complicate the job search?

13. Visit the job board www.monster.com and review the site content. Is this a site that you

would recommend for first-time job hunters? Why or why not?

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ASSIGNMENTS & EXERCISES (p. I.34)

The nine items included as Assignments and Exercises are designed to walk your students

through the steps of defining their career, conducting career research, building multiple resume

formats, selecting appropriate gallery content, and building their e-portfolio Web site.

And even those students who already have resumes and are well versed in using the Web, will

find these questions help to solidify their Web content.