Instructional Design Portfolio Foundations: Build Your Structure in Google Sites 

Case Study Overview

⚠️ Problem

Aspiring instructional designers often struggle to structure their portfolios clearly, which can make it difficult to present their skills effectively to recruiters.

👥 Audience

Beginner instructional designers transitioning into the field.

🧑‍💻My Role

Instructional Designer and E-Learning Designer (analysis, structure, and content design)

⚙️Tools Used

Google Sites, Canva, Powerpoint, ChatGPT, NotebookLM, Articulate Storyline 360, Loom, Netlify, and Camtasia.

🧩Design Approach

I reduced learner overwhelm by breaking the portfolio creation process into three focused modules. I prioritized practical outputs over theory and used step-by-step guidance to support beginner learners. The structure was designed to help learners build confidence while progressively developing their portfolio.

🎯Learning Objectives

By the end of this mini course, learners will be able to:

✅Identify the key components of an effective instructional design portfolio (e.g., About Me, resume, project sections)

✅Organize a clear and professional portfolio structure using Google Sites

✅Create essential portfolio sections, including an About Me page and project placeholders

✅Apply basic design principles (clarity, layout, visual hierarchy) to structure their portfolio effectively

✅Design a portfolio framework that can be easily updated with future projects

📈Learner Outcomes

By the end of this mini course, learners will have:

✅A  structured instructional design portfolio framework created using Google Sites

✅A clear and professional About Me section ready to present to recruiters

✅An organized resume section integrated into their portfolio

✅Clearly defined project sections ready to be redesign with future work

✅A portfolio that is visually clear, well-structured, and easy to navigate

📑Outline: 

The course is structured into three modules, each focusing on a key element of an effective instructional design portfolio. Together, they provide a step-by-step path to building a clear, professional, and impactful portfolio. 

📂 Module 1: Portfolio Structure Foundations

📂 Module 2 : Write your About Me section

📂 Module 3 : Write your resume