Emily Johnson

I am an Assistant Professor of English and core faculty in the Texts and Technology Ph.D. program at the University of Central Florida. My work focuses on Technical Communication, UX, and beyond. Common threads in my research are learning and fun, and I strive to ensure that my assignments are engaging, meaningful, and, well, fun. "Rigor" in the classroom does not have to be agonizing! 

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As I discuss in my presentation, I have used digital portfolios in a variety of courses:

• Game Design (DIG 4713)

• Tools for the Digital Humanities (DIG 3171)

• Writing for the Computer Industry (ENC 4265)

• Research Methods for Texts and Technology (ENG 6812)

• Writing for the Technical Professional (ENC 3241; in progress as part of the Course Redesign Initiative)

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I think that digital portfolios are beneficial for any course. The biggest challenge I hear when I chat about these assignments with other faculty is probably just the intimidation they feel regarding the website tools. The great thing about website platforms these days is that students don't have to know how to code to make an awesome website, and faculty don't have to know everything about the tool to assign it! The Internet is packed with tutorials, tips, and even videos that explain how to use any feature you might want to use. I've listed some of my favorites below so you can jump right in! 

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My digital portfolio is: ekjphd.com