Instructional Design Portfolio Resources
March 16, 2011I love how some of my posts from 2007 still generate regular comments, such as this question today about software for creating a portfolio.
First, if you’re wondering why you need a portfolio, read Tom Kuhlmann’s explanation.
Portfolio by cirox
If you’re trying to plan or create a portfolio, check out April Hayman’s very thorough series on creating an instructional design portfolio:
April’s CMS post only addresses WordPress and Joomla. Those are both good choices (my portfolio is here in WordPress), but there are many more out there.
- Helen Barrett has created her portfolio in many tools so you can compare the options.
- Michelle Martin’s Guide to Using Free Tools to Create an Online Portfolio is from 2008, so some of the links no longer work, but the strategies are still good.
- MariAn Klein explains how to create a fast, simple portfolio with Posterous.
- I haven’t tried Google Sites myself, but it’s come up in several conversations I’ve read about portfolio options.
Do you have a favorite tool for creating portfolios or a resource I’ve missed?
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Very useful, helpful article. Thanks so much Christy! Love your blog.
I’d add Wikispaces as another potential tool for portfolios.
Good point; that’s a great tool for putting something together quickly and keeping it updated easily.
Some of the new features on Tumblr’s templates are good, but I agree: WordPress is the way to go. I’ve been meaning to design my own portfolio again online.
Hi Christy. I cannot believe that I just found your blog after having a group lunch with you a couple of weeks ago. I am thinking of starting an ID portfolio, did a Google search on those terms, and your site was the first thing that popped up.
Fantastic website and I look forward to following your blog. Thanks for the encouragement.
Ryan
Hi Ryan, nice to see you here! I actually have very little overlap between people I know face-to-face and those who I know through my blog, so it’s fun to have someone I’ve met in person here. Glad you found it useful.