e-learning Portfolios

Portfolios are important in the graphic design and instructional design world as they are both visual demonstrations of your creative skill.

Last week I was cleaning out my Microsoft One Drive to free up space. I discovered artifacts from my first e-learning project: a set of 70 microlearning modules that I created with Adobe Captivate, and later modules with Articulate Storyline 2. I was excited to review my work again with the hopes of adding it to my final Master's portfolio.

Unfortunately, these artifacts can't be launched unless you have an Learning Management System (LMS). I recalled this issue several years earlier. Back then, I Googled a remedy for this situation and found a temporary LMS that I could use. It's been too long to remember what it was. Honestly, I gave up and deleted the content knowing that it would be incompatible with future apps.

Has this ever happened to you?

When it comes to Portfolios, have you created one? If so,

what types of work samples are you planning on including?

Let's discuss Portfolios and what you suggest for items to include as well as the ideal number of work samples.

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