This post is a detailed response to the feedback I received on my initial check-in post titled “ePortfolio Blog Post Check-in.” The original post covered several key areas of my ePortfolio development, including:
Creation of an “About Me” page: I designed this page to introduce myself to site visitors. It currently contains basic information like my name and favorite things.
Addition of class landing pages: These pages act as the entry point for each class, offering an overview and easy access to related content.
Visuals of my current header navigation bar and home/next previous buttons: I designed these elements to make site navigation easier.
New blog posts added to my website: I regularly update my blog with new posts to share my thoughts and experiences.
Coursework corrections: I’ve corrected my coursework based on the feedback I received.
Plans for future changes: I’ve outlined my plans for further improvements and additions to the site.
Following the feedback from Dr. Osborne and the suggestions from Dr. Harapnuik’s video, I’ve made several changes to my ePortfolio. Below, I’ll explain my response to the feedback and the modifications I’ve made.
Dr. Osborne gave valuable feedback on my e-portfolio. She appreciated the website’s foundational structure and the content’s relevance. She also noted the ease of navigation and the presence of some of the most-required links. However, she pointed out that some of the top requirements were not fully identifiable or reviewable. For example, there was no page or link labeled “My E-portfolio/Check-in” or “Changes Made.” To address this, I created a landing page for 5303 with a check-in link and an additional page to show examples of changes made in greater detail.
She also noticed that the “About Me” page was minimally written and suggested adding more content. I added some extra content to my page, but in my post, “Why Use an ePortfolio?" I addressed the concern that e-portfolios may reveal too much personal information. So, I added some information that, in my view, wasn’t too personal. I am a very private person. She pointed out extra spacing on some references and inactive “EDLD” links. She advised graying out the portions of the assignment that are not active. I have grayed out the non-working tabs and reduced the spaces in my references.
Dr. Osborne stressed the importance of reviewing the assignment guidelines and the grading rubric to ensure all required aspects are included in the work before the final submission. These requirements include a blog, “About Me," a minimal menu system, a clear link identifying the changes made from prior courses, information or links discussing growth mindset, a learning manifesto, and learning networks.
She also provided specific feedback suggestions:
She advised me to ensure that all pictures are properly cited and to review APA in-text citations and references. They were not consistently correct. She also suggested checking all areas for mistakes. I made those corrections.
She pointed out spots where the font size was too large, and the font was overlapped by a background picture used for a page. She suggested removing the background picture to improve readability. Based on her suggestion, I reduced the font size of my pages to 16–18px (12–13.5pt) for the body, 30-36px (22.5–27pt) for headings, and 25–30px (18.75–22.5pt) for subheadings, following the recommendation from Wix Studio Website (Fordham, 2024).
I found Dr. Osborne’s feedback constructive and helpful, and I appreciate her encouragement. I am committed to improving my ePortfolio based on this feedback and will continue to work hard on it. Thank you, Dr. Osborne!
Reference:
Fordham, M. J. (2024, April 7). Font sizes for responsive websites. Wix Studio.
https://www.wix.com/studio/blog/font-size
