IST501 M11.

2 Final e-Portfolio Assessment

1. Professionalism

 Is the applicant's ePortfolio professional-looking and appropriate in tone and

presentation?

I've received some positive feedback about this aspect from my peers, but I still have some
uncertainty. If I were in the position of a hiring manager, I might glance at my ePortfolio
with a Big Sur photo in the background and feel positively about it, though my perspective
could change as well.

 Are there spelling or grammar issues?

I don’t think there are spelling or grammar issues.

 Is the writing clear, concise and appropriate for the field?

Yes, I think my writing is clear, concise and appropriate for the field.

 Overall "look and feel" seems professional?

Yes, but as mentioned above, from my perspective, I don't think it distracts from the
professionalism of having a Big Sur photo in the background, but there is still uncertainty.

 Are there any items that immediately turn you off from thinking of this candidate as a
professional or potential hire?
I don’t think there were certain items that turned me off from considering her as a potential
hire.

2. Navigation and Functionality

 Is it well organized, and easy to get around in the site, without getting lost?
 Overall, I think my ePortfolio is well organized and easy to navigate.

 Are tabs for each semester in MIST included, and links within each section for all
courses currently being taken in MIST?
Yes, links for each semester in MIST, including all the courses currently being taken have
been added.

 Do all links and buttons work and do what you think they should do?
Yes, all buttons lead to the specified material and work well.

 Any other issues you found, or suggestions to improve its functioning?

I don’t think there are other issues that are found.

3. Visual Design

 Does it LOOK right?

Overall, I think so. In addition, I tried to increase user-friendliness by increasing the font
size of the link by reflecting peer feedback.

 Any violation of the PARC rules for good visual design?

I see that my ePortfolio adheres to the PARC rules for good visual design:

a. The proximity of elements in the layout is well-balanced.

b. My texts are aligned with the images.
c. I consistently used the same font and text formatting for an organized look.
d. I improved content readability by introducing a contrast with a black font on a white
background. I reflected peer feedback by enlarging the font size of the top main menu
link.

 Is text easy to view and read?

 Yes, the contrast with the white background ensures good readability.

 Are images and colors appropriate?

Yes, from my perspective, all images and colors are appropriate for professional use.

 Any blurriness, or distortion in images?

All image resolutions in the ePortfolio are clear and none appear stretched or distorted.

 Are there confusing or distracting visual elements?

No, I don’t see any confusing or distracting visual elements.

4. Content

 All major deliverables included for IST501?

Yes, all deliverables for IST 501 course are included.

 And additional major deliverables included for all other current courses?
All deliverables for IST 524 have been included, as well.

 Do their "reflections" clearly explain how the deliverables relate to skills, knowledge,
and/or attitudes needed by an instructional designer/educator?
I believe my reflections are detailed and cover a wide range of aspects, including the
software used for each task, related past experiences and skills, challenges faced, and
attitudes needed by an instructional designer.

 and do their reflections truly indicate some insight into the process or learning that has
taken place?
Yes, I believe all my reflections include insights into the process or learning that has taken
place for each assignment.
5. Any final suggestions not covered above?

Strength of my ePortfolio:

It is organized and presents my deliverables in a structured manner.

It has a consistent design that can make a positive impression on viewers.

It implements user-friendly features like easy navigation.

Weakness of my ePortfolio:

I considered whether to use the Scribd Document app to upload the deliverable files or simply
allow users to download them. In the end, I chose the latter for other pages to improve user load
times, but making users download files themselves certainly doesn't seem user friendly.

It does not incorporate much interactive content.