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Bio, e-Bio, and e-Profile
Contributors:
Carrie DeLeon & Robert Garza, Columbia Basin College
Definitions
The bio is a summary of your resume or curriculum vita (CV).
An e-Profile is an online bio. It documents credentials and experienct to support the applicant's expertise.
May include the following:
- Education
- Personal quote
- Experience
- Summary statement
- Accomplishments for employment
- Testimonials about self
- Skills
Uses
Basis of desciption for an author on a book jacket
Way to identify the presenter of a paper or workshop
Way to introduce a speaker
Support for personal & professional development
Suggestions
Keep it brief - one page to one paragraph
Be aware of solicitation online from vendors to set up your e-bio
e-Community
Contributors:
Sylvia Arechiga, Bev Casey, & Shelly Patterson, Columbia Basin College
Definition
- Build social network
- Share learning
- Build contacts
- Create mentoring opportunities
- Build personal & professional support
- Strategize with others
Best Practices
Can restrict access
- Promotes networking worldwide
- Has focused purpose/goals
- Includes specific guidelines
- Facilitator maintains page
- Includes disclaimers
Challenges
- Contributor may not be able to delete after posting
- Is information valid?
- Can relationships be establised?
- Are words offensive?
- Are number of contributors limited?
Blog Overview
Contributors:
Linda Goetz & Bryan Rufener, Columbia Basin College
Blog Definition
An easy-to-set up and use conent management tools that is usually free.
Facts about blogging
Little technical ability required
Easily accessible
User friendly
Interactive
Casual
How would Linda use a blog to work with students?
Links to information relevant to new students; such as (a) how to survive the first quarter at college, (b) tips on study techniques, (c) familiar way to communicate with them since students like to blog; (d) links to assessments, such as MBTI, LASS I, VARX
Ethical/Legal Issues
Establish blog netiquette; i.e., no cursing, be respectful
Professional Blog Samples
One-Page Graphic Design, Youth Designer