Folios

Folios Overview

Folios are digital portfolios that allow you to showcase your work, achievements, and learning progress. They provide a way to organize and present your academic accomplishments over time.

Accessing Folios

Navigate to Folios from:

• Sidebar Menu: Click "Folios" in the navigation sidebar
• Direct URL: /folios

Note: Folios must be enabled by your school administrator. If you don't see the Folios option or get an error message, contact your school's IT department.

Folios Features

The Folios page provides two main functions:

Edit My Folios

Create and manage your personal portfolios:

• Build your own folios
• Add content and artifacts
• Organize your work
• Share with teachers or peers

Browse Folios

Explore and view available folios:

• Browse school-wide folios
• View example portfolios
• See shared folios
• Get inspiration for your own

Creating a Folio

Starting a New Folio

1. Click "Edit My Folios"
2. Click "New Folio" or "+" button
3. Enter folio details:
   • Title: Name of your folio
   • Description: What this folio contains
   • Subject: Link to a subject (optional)
   • Year: Academic year

Adding Content

1. Open your folio
2. Click "Add Item" or "+"
3. Choose content type:
   • Document: Upload files
   • Image: Add photos or screenshots
   • Link: Link to external content
   • Text: Write descriptions or reflections

Organizing Content

• Drag and Drop: Reorder items
• Sections: Group related items
• Categories: Tag and categorize
• Timeline: Organize chronologically

Editing Folios

Modifying Content

1. Click on any item in your folio
2. Edit details:
   • Change title or description
   • Update content
   • Modify tags or categories
   • Change visibility settings

Deleting Items

1. Select the item
2. Click delete icon
3. Confirm deletion

Note: Deleted items cannot be recovered.

Sharing Folios

Sharing Options

• Private: Only you can see it
• Teachers: Share with your teachers
• Peers: Share with classmates
• Public: Share with everyone (if enabled)

Sharing Process

1. Open your folio
2. Click "Share" button
3. Select sharing level
4. Add specific recipients (if applicable)
5. Save settings

Browsing Folios

Viewing Available Folios

1. Click "Browse Folios"
2. Browse by:
   • Category: Subject or type
   • Year: Academic year
   • Author: Who created it
   • Recent: Latest folios

Folio Details

When viewing a folio, you can see:

• Title and Description: What it's about
• Content Items: All included materials
• Author Information: Who created it
• Date Created: When it was made
• Last Updated: Most recent changes

Folio Best Practices

Content Organization

• Clear Structure: Organize logically
• Descriptive Titles: Make items easy to find
• Regular Updates: Keep folios current
• Quality Over Quantity: Focus on meaningful work

Presentation

• Professional Appearance: Clean and organized
• Consistent Formatting: Uniform style
• Good Descriptions: Explain your work
• Reflection: Include learning reflections

Maintenance

• Regular Review: Update periodically
• Remove Outdated: Keep content relevant
• Backup Important: Save copies elsewhere
• Privacy Check: Review sharing settings

Troubleshooting

Folios Not Available

Possible causes:

• Feature not enabled by school
• Account permissions
• School configuration

Solutions:

• Contact school administrator
• Check with IT department
• Verify account settings

Cannot Create Folio

Check:

• Folios feature is enabled
• You have creation permissions
• Storage space available

Solutions:

• Verify feature is enabled
• Check account permissions
• Free up storage space
• Contact support

Content Not Loading

Possible causes:

• Network issues
• File size too large
• Unsupported file type

Solutions:

• Check internet connection
• Try smaller files
• Use supported formats
• Refresh the page

Sharing Not Working

Check:

• Sharing permissions
• Recipient access
• Privacy settings

Solutions:

• Verify sharing settings
• Check recipient permissions
• Review privacy options
• Contact administrator

Related Features

• Courses - Link folios to course subjects
• Assessments - Include assessment work in folios
• Dashboard - Quick access to your folios

Next Steps

• Check if folios are enabled for your account
• Explore example folios for inspiration
• Start creating your first folio
• Organize your academic work