Weeks 4-6 are fun weeks for me in Tech Writing. The students begin their e-portfolios, learn
about organizing, and learn about page design.
I enjoy the page design assignment the best. It’s a fun assignment where the students
redesign a “poorly” designed document to make it look better. It’s fun to see what the students come up
with.
Many students dislike the e-portfolio assignment. They generally don’t feel like they have anything
to put in it of value. By the end of the
semester, they see the value, as well as see how their work has progressed throughout
the semester. I use an old school
portfolio (although the students turn it in electronically) for my 1301
classes. It helps them see they progress
as well.
I think showcasing one’s writings help them see that they
can write and produce good work.
