In an increasingly digital world, having a strong online presence is not just an option – it’s a necessity.
Salih Mansur is passionate about education. He’s an ePortfolio Scholar who holds multiple degrees, in areas such as psychology, communication arts, electronic design and multimedia, and more. (All told, he has earned a dizzying five degrees!) He has also been instrumental in multiple educational workshops and seminars. He speaks multiple languages (including Turkish and Arabic) and has held a myriad of fascinating roles, from official translator and guide for the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism to lab assistant at the Multimedia Center for School of Education at the City College of New York.
Mansur also holds a Harvard BOK Higher Education Teaching Certificate, which has enhanced his pedagogical expertise even further, particularly in key areas such as building rapport with students, crafting meticulous lesson plans, and innovating course design. The valuable insights he has garnered from Harvard’s modules, which focus on the effective utilization of feedback to augment learning experiences and the strategic preparation of teaching portfolios, have further solidified Mansur’s dedication to evolving and refining his educational methodologies.
With such a diverse background, and with a keen focus on digital communications, Mansur knows better than most how important it is to establish a strong online presence.
Who needs an ePortfolio?
This applies to everyone in our modern world, he says – students hoping to get into grad school, interns looking for business opportunities, small businesses looking for customers, entrepreneurs hoping to promote their startups – the list goes on.
But not everyone has the kind of rich educational background that Mansur does. Some people find themselves desperately needing an online presence – yet lack the technical proficiency to get started.
That’s why he created the ePortfolio Academy: to enable individuals and institutions to showcase their accomplishments, ideas, and talents effectively online.
What are ePortfolios?
During Mansur’s extensive academic journey, he recognized the value of ePortfolios – which are essentially digital resumes. But they’re more than that. “Anyone can pretty easily create a LinkedIn profile,” says Mansur. “But it’s just the skeleton of who that person is and what they offer. ePortfolios are much more.”
An ePortfolio is a comprehensive representation of an individual’s or institution’s endeavors, inspirations, and projections. With ePortfolarvardio Academy, Mansur created a platform where anyone, regardless of formal education, could document, share, and celebrate their journey from “zero to hero.”
How does the ePortfolio Academy work?
The Academy integrates tools like Google Sites, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and various social media platforms, all to help users create a dynamic online presence. This approach not only showcases achievements but also allows for continuous reflection and growth.
ePortfolio Academy is perfect for diverse needs – students showcasing their academic projects, professionals documenting their career milestones, artists displaying their creative portfolios – for all these and more, the academy’s tools and teachings are adaptable to a myriad of needs and backgrounds.
Mansur maintains a personalized approach with the ePortfolio Academy apart. “Each ePortfolio is as unique as the individual creating it,” says Mansur. “I’m pleased to be able to offer one-on-one sessions through Zoom or Google Meet. These sessions are tailored to help users effectively articulate and exhibit their online genius.”
What are the benefits?
The ePortfolio Academy has multiple benefits for users:
- Consultation: Personalized sessions to understand individual needs and goals.
- Creation: Hands-on guidance in setting up an ePortfolio using Google Sites.
- Integration: Seamlessly incorporating other Google Workspace tools and social media for a richer portfolio.
- Collaboration: Encouraging cooperation and collaboration across various fields and disciplines.
- Continuous Improvement: Providing insights on how to regularly update and enhance the ePortfolio.
Mansur explains that this initiative has a two-fold impact. “First, we focus on personal development – basically users gain clarity on their goals, organize their projects, and find motivation to complete and improve upon them,” he says. “Second is professional networking. ePortfolios serve as a platform for collaboration and connection with like-minded individuals and organizations.”
How do I join?
Mansur emphasizes that ePortfolio Academy is an open platform, welcoming collaborations and contributions. His personal touch, combined with the academy’s versatile tools, presents a unique opportunity for individuals and institutions to put their best digital foot forward.
“The world is continuing to embrace digital modes of operation, especially post-pandemic,” Mansur says. “The ePortfolio Academy is a platform of empowerment, a movement to harness the power of online portfolios in realizing one’s full potential.”
Salih Mansur’s message is clear: seize the day and let ePortfolio Academy be your guide to digital excellence.
For more information or to start your ePortfolio journey, contact Salih Mansur at info@ePortfolioAcademy.Org, and join the ranks of those who have chosen to showcase their potential to the world digitally.
Learn more: https://www.eportfolioacademy.org/
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