FORUM 9

In the lecture, we talked about applying concepts and transitioning mindsets as you prepare to enter the next phase of your career. For the forum this week, I would like to open up this space for you to simply share what stood out to you from the lecture. Was the discussion of learning styles and mindsets helpful? What are you excited about as you look toward graduation and beyond? What are some of your fears or concerns?

I cannot emphasize enough that this is a truly safe space to share your thoughts and feelings. I would ask that you share in at least two (2) to three (3) paragraphs. As usual, post your own response and then comment on at least two (2) of your classmates’ posts to receive full credit for this forum. Please make sure you respond in a thoughtful, respectful way and be open to continuing the discussion beyond the minimum requirements.


PITCH

The Portfolio Pitch is an initial, written description of the items you will include in your Digital Portfolio.

As you prepare to transition from college to career, one of the most powerful tools in your career advancement toolkit will be a professional Digital Portfolio. Throughout the rest of the semester, we will be constructing these portfolios and discussing strategies to maintain and improve them as your career advances.

This assignment requires you to select and list items that are suitable to include in your Digital Portfolios. Examples of things you may want to select include text and media-based coursework, a professional resume, and links to your social media channels. A portfolio should be as unique as you are. As such, it is helpful for you to provide an initial description of what you have so that we can all work together to refine and improve our portfolios throughout the rest of the semester. To receive full credit for this assignment: 1) select and list as many items as you can for inclusion in your portfolio, 2) describe why each item deserves inclusion, and 3) respond with a meaningful comment on at least two (2) of your classmates’ posts by the deadline.

This assignment will be submitted in Desire2Learn in a format similar to the weekly Discussion Forums.