How does the free Folio version in Canvas work?

[ClaudiaZysk]

Hi, I am trying to add some info to the training I am creating for students on how to use 'Folio' which is the free version in the account profile. I seem to not be able to find any video or guides on that, only on pathways and portfolium or eportfolio. I am very confused about all the options that are there and not finding anything about Folio. Can anyone point me in the right direction please? 

[crafte · Accepted solution]

Hi @ClaudiaZysk  - we have not yet started to use the free Folios, but I came across a course that might be helpful to you: The Portfolium Network - ePortfolios Reinvented. 

[crafte · Accepted solution]

Hi @ClaudiaZysk  - we have not yet started to use the free Folios, but I came across a course that might be helpful to you: The Portfolium Network - ePortfolios Reinvented. 

[ClaudiaZysk]

Thank you @crafte. Appreciate it. In the meantime I learned a bit more. My main confusion was about the terminology. In Canvas it's called 'Folio', but all the training materials refer to the free version as ePortfolio. Understanding that also helped a lot. Thanks! 

[CaroleReece]

Hi.. can you advise if the free Canvas  'Folio' is the same as the ePortfolio product mentioned in the guides? Many thanks

[NicoleLynch]

I have the same concern. I want to show my students "how to", but not clear about folio versus eportfolio versus portfolium. 

I know how to use them for the most part--but my Canvas shows e-portfolio and folio---but all of the guides only say e-portfolio.

Look forward to any background info!

Thanks

[JamesSekcienski · Accepted solution]

@NicoleLynch 

From my experience at our school, The "Folio" link refers to Canvas Student ePortfolios (formerly Portfolium). 

I know Instructure started a re-branding of Portfolium to Canvas Student ePortfolios & Canvas Student Pathways.  Thus, if you are looking to use Canvas Student ePortfolios (formerly Portfolium), then you likely want to use the "Folio" link and refer to the guides for Canvas Student ePortfolios.

What is Canvas Student ePortfolios? 

The original portfolio tool that is built into Canvas directly is called ePortfolios.  So if you are looking to use this original tool then you would like want to use the "ePortfolios" link and refer to the guides for ePortfolios (not Canvas Student ePortfolios).

What are ePortfolios? 

At our school, we hid the old ePortfolios link to avoid confusion between these two links.

[NicoleLynch]

Thank you very much!

I appreciate the history of versions/updates.

Have a great day!

Nicole Lynch