Yesterday, you were introduced to why a digital footprint matters and how it can be like a job or school resume that highlights your experience and talents.

Watch the following video and think about what key ideas are shared about creating a learning portfolio.

Using Google Docs or a notebook, journal your thoughts. These thoughts will be revisited as classes begin next week.

Now that you have a new understanding of how a learning portfolio can be an important part of your digtial footprint and your overall learning journey, watch the video below.

Think about all of your God given gifts and talents. Think about how important you are and how unique your personal story is. All of this can be shared as part of a digital portfolio that celebrates your learning and aspects of your personal story that you want to highlight.

Using Google Sites (either TCDSB or a personal account) explore and brainstorm the use of Google sites in building a learning portfolio.

Here is a video on how to get started with Google Sites.

As you brainstorm, focus on a landing page. The landing page is your "front page" of the website. Brainstorm a design and showcase the creative piece from yesterday that focuses on the "critical" aspect of your life you want to share. The landing page is where you introduce yourself.

Again, this is the very early beginnings of a digital portfolio that you will slowly build throughout the school year with support by your teacher. Use today to explore. Use today to design. Do not publish as of yet.

1. Use a visual schedule, visual supports, and the first-then strategy to assist with organizing the day.

2. Support written text with visuals (pictures).

3. Check for understanding by asking your child to repeat instructions.

4. Give breaks when needed. Space activities during the day to provide for optimal participation. Use a visual timer to assist with task completion.

5. Use the Google Read and Write extension to have text read aloud or write for you.