#eLearning #InstructionalDesign #Portfolio #GoogleSites
When you're ready to showcase your skills by building an eLearning and instructional design portfolio, it's easy to find yourself overwhelmed with the different options for picking a website-building tool. Some are easy to use, and others can be very complex. Some are cheap, and some can be a significant investment. And if you've never built a website before, you want to make sure you pick the right one that works for you.
This is where Google Sites can be an excellent option for building your first eLearning and instructional design portfolio website. Not only is Google Sites very easy to use, but it's also completely free!
And so, in this video, I'll walk you through how to build your eLearning and instructional design portfolio using Google Sites. I'll show you how to navigate the Google Sites interface, how to create a custom theme with colors, fonts, and images, tips for designing your own logo and brand, and how to build a portfolio page that showcases your sample projects and catches the attention of potential hiring managers and clients.
👉 Check out this article to learn more and download the resources mentioned in this video: https://community.elearningacademy.io/c/knowledge-base/how-to-build-an-instructional-design-portfolio-with-google-sites
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:15 Why Use Google Sites for Your Portfolio?
00:02:48 Having a Portfolio ≠ Having a Website
00:04:32 Google Site Portfolio Examples
00:07:17 Create a New Google Site
00:10:40 Design the Home Page
00:13:28 Create a Custom Theme
00:28:47 Design Your Own Logo & Banner Image
00:33:21 Preview Your Google Site
00:34:35 Add Content Sections to the Home Page
00:48:03 Create a Website Footer
00:54:14 Create an About Me Page
01:00:58 Customize the Navigation Menu
01:03:12 Create a Portfolio Page
01:10:34 Create a Project Details Page
01:28:35 Preview the Complete Website
01:29:45 Publish the Website
01:32:45 Closing