Weebly.com

a) What was the assignment?
We had to create an online portfolio using Weebly.com. We added sections for experience, education, hobbies, skills and awards, references, and blog. We were also given the option to customize the layout and add pictures, slideshows, etc.

b) What did you like/dislike about the assignment and the weebly.com software?
I liked using weebly.com. It's a great idea to have an online portfolio because nowadays everybody's online and it's also a good backup incase your computer crashes or you lose you hard copies. Weebly was relatively easy to use. I had a little trouble uploading photos, however. I really didn't have the time this week to keep trying, so I didn't upload as many photos as I would have liked. However, I will try to update my weebly site. There is so much potential for it.

c) How would you compare/ contrast a webpage like this with a blog?
A blog seems to be an almost daily update of you life whereas weebly is more of a compilation of the major things you have accomplished. Some of my classmates have used weebly for their 471 practicum reflections. They say it is easier to use than a blog and it also allows you to upload files like documents and presentations rather than just picturs which Blogger only allows. I think that's a great idea and if I hadn't alread started my 471 blog, I would have definitely done one on weebly.

d) How would you use this as an educator in the future?
I would love to use weebly for my own personal use to keep track of my professional experiences. Weebly would be great to do an online portfolio of students work (writing, art, math, etc). In this way, relatives and friends far away can also take a look at students' work. It will also be a permanent (as long as Weebly.com doesn't shut down) display of each student's work. Plus, there's integration of technology.