The web folio assignment was a great project to tie everything that was taught throughout the term. The process allowed me to look back and reflect on all the work I completed this semester. In particular, I was able to reflect on my areas of weakness and my mistakes and learn from them. Oftentimes, when assignments are returned back, there isn’t usually a chance to revisit and self-reflect on the work done. Taking a look back on the term’s assignments and editing them was a great way to exercise the learned skills and techniques.
I also learned that it may take multiple edits and multiple perspectives in order to come up with a finished product. It was necessary to reference the instructor’s feedback as well as the peer reviews when editing my work as things may be missed if there is only one round of revision.
The design of the web folio was something out of my comfort zone. I am particular with choosing an appealing theme, however the technical formatting aspects of the page are what I struggle with. I had never used UBC Blogs aside from this course, therefore navigating the website took up much of my time. I learned that it is important to have an aesthetically pleasing page that is clear and concise, especially in professional and business contexts. This will help to grasp the reader’s attention and set yourself apart from others.