It is amazing how fast time can go. I remember reading the course schedule at the beginning of September thinking that creating my Web Folio was such a distant task. Now, I have completed the entire course and am finishing up my Web Folio.
To create my Web Folio, I chose to modify my original English 301 blog. When I was first setting up my blog at the start of September, I was overwhelmed by the various editing tools and features the site provides. However, by working with it throughout the course, I have become comfortable with carrying out tasks such as inserting and re-ordering pages and adding hyperlinks and pictures. Thus, creating a layout for my Web Folio did not prove to be a difficult task.
Creating each page was an enjoyable experience because revisiting and editing my old assignments allowed me to see the progression in my writing throughout the course. I noticed that as the course progressed, I began writing pieces with better style and less grammatical errors in a shorter amount of time than at the beginning of the course. This is a testament to how the course has increased my writing skill and writing confidence.
The page I am most proud of is my application page. Although I have written cover letters and resumes in the past, the course textbook and peer review process have given me ideas and strategies that allowed me to produce a cover letter and resume of much better quality than before. I have always been a career focused individual, and I am excited to see how my new skills in writing to potential employers will help me in landing future jobs.
Overall, I was happy to put the Web Folio together because it showcases the hard work and learning that was central to my experience in English 301.