EnGrip is a way to capture your online, informal learning. It also allows you to put in learning that you take outside of the digital space. Let’s explore how we can use EnGrip.
Steps
1. EnGrip.
Learning no longer takes place in a classroom only. EnGrip allows you to capture your informal learning in real time. If you do a lot of self-learning, this free site might be for you. It’s much easier than Degreed. Take the tour.
2. Extension.
The EnGrip extension puts a button on your browser. You click it when you’re on a page where you are taking a class, watching a video, reading an article, etc. It asks where you want it placed within your interests. If it’s something new, you can add a new interest from the extension and grip that page. Install and try the extension.
3. Living resume.
EnGrip calls what it tracks a “living resume.” As you informally learn, you can grip those things you learn to add to your resume. You can also look at it as your “knowledge identity.” After you use the extension a bit, go back and check out your updated information on the site.
4. Interests.
Interests or skiils can be added on the website. Any you add are linked to the extension so when you click the extension button, you can see your list. Want an idea of what you can track? Here’s my list for some ideas.
- Art
- Crafting
- Entrepreneur
- Etsy
- Event Planning
- Game Design
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Membership Sites
- Online Learning
- Online Teaching
- Photography
- PLR / Private Licensing Rights
- Printables
- Public Domain
- Publishing
- Skillshare
- STEM
- Typography
- WordPress
- Writing
5. Profile.
You can add a slew of things on the site itself to highlight additional information about yourself. This includes education, professional summary, location and more. Start gathering information to add to your profile.
6. Demonstrations.
Under demonstrations, you can add specific projects you’ve accomplished, clubs you’ve belonged to and even certifications you’ve earned. This adds to your living resume. Check it out and see what you might add to these areas.
7. Weekly.
EnGrip emails you “your weekly learning progress” every week. It not only gives you an overview of your grips for the week, but a summary of your interests and the grips you made to them. This is great if you don’t have time to visit the site frequently. Try it out for a few weeks and see how you do.
8. Blog.
The EnGrip blog has a few articles about learning. You’ll see from the blog that this site is relatively new. You might want to check out their Facebook page as well for more information.
9. YouTube.
You can also check out their YouTube channel. Watch a video or two about EnGrip.
10. Share.
When you’re on the site, you’ll have your own URL so you can share it with others. Is there a way to use this information beyond sharing it with employers? How might you use this to connect with others?
Supplements
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- Avery 2.5” round label printable, 12 up
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- Badge checklist
Sites to Explore
- engrip.com
- www.engrip.com/pub/tour
- blog.engrip.com
- www.facebook.com/EnGripApp
- www.youtube.com/c/EnGripApp
- www.youtube.com/channel/UCQklaPwo0C96ltGm-3QsrFw
- blinklist.com/engrip-making-your-online-learning-experiences-count
- www.nibletz.com/interviews/engrip-brings-non-formal-learning-resume
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