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Have you ever Googled yourself? If so, what information about you rises to the top? A picture of you in your band uniform from your high school? A poem you wrote and published on your Tumblr? Maybe your scores from a 5K you ran last year? nnIt might seem like you do not have much control over what you see about yourself in a Google search, but the fact is, you do. The more of your own content you create, the more that your self-created information will rise to the top. In this class, you will select content most significant to you, which could include research posters, photo essays, short stories, interviews, prototypes, and beyond. To curate and polish these pieces, we will ask ¿how can you craft an online identity that shares not only your accomplishments, but also your motivations?¿, ¿what makes your best work meaningful?¿, and ¿what platform will best allow you to showcase your identity?¿ Through learning the theories, tools, and techniques behind digital content management, this class will help you get better connected with the individuals and/or organizations that interest you. nnWe will practice several pragmatic techniques for building our own personal ePortfolio (i.e. a website). Through participating in hands-on activities, storytelling exercises, and in-class discussions, you will have the opportunity to enact what we¿re learning and to experiment with different forms of expressing yourself online.