Canvas Folio for Faculty Getting Started

What is Folio (Portfolium)?

Folio, powered by Portfolium, is a digital portfolio platform integrated into Canvas. It provides students with a professional space to document skills, achievements, and learning outcomes, which can be showcased to future employers or academic programs. Faculty can leverage Folio to create assignments that emphasize skill-building and evidence-based learning, offering a dynamic way to assess and reflect on students' growth.

Key Features of Folio

• Portfolio Creation: Students can design and organize personalized portfolios, integrating projects, coursework, and extracurricular achievements.
  
  
• Seamless Integration with Canvas: Assignments can be linked to Folio, streamlining submission and evaluation.
  
  
• Skill Tracking: Students can document skills gained throughout their academic journey, categorized by tags or keywords for easy reference.
  
  
• Collaboration Tools: Students can work together on group projects to create shared portfolios.
  
  
• Professional Networking: Folio allows students to connect their profiles to platforms like LinkedIn, enhancing their professional presence.
  
  

How to Access Folio

1. Via Canvas:

   • Log in to your Canvas account.
     
     
   • Click on the Account button in the Global Navigation Menu.
     
     
     
     
     
   • Select Folio from the dropdown menu.
     
     
     
     

2. Via Portfolium:

   • Enter https://www.instructure.com/ in your Browser.
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   • Select Login and Student ePortfolio.
     
     
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Using Folio in Courses

Portfolio Assignments:

• Assign tasks that require students to upload capstone projects, research presentations, or creative work to Folio.
  
  
• Encourage students to reflect on the skills demonstrated in their submissions.
  
  

Evaluation:

• Use Canvas rubrics to assess portfolio assignments directly within Canvas.
  
  
• Provide detailed feedback on student portfolios to guide their development.
  
  

Collaboration:

• Encourage students to share their Folio profiles or specific portfolio items in class discussions or as part of peer reviews.
  
  

Advanced Features

• Team Portfolios: Assign group projects that require collaborative portfolio submissions, allowing students to showcase teamwork and shared outcomes.
  
  
• External Integration: Guide students on linking their Folio to professional networks such as LinkedIn, GitHub, or personal websites.
  
  
• Skill Tracking Over Time: Faculty can monitor students' skills progression across multiple semesters or courses, helping them identify growth areas.
  
  

Best Practices for Faculty

• Early Introduction: Introduce Folio at the beginning of your course or program, allowing students to familiarize themselves with its features.
  
  
• Examples and Inspiration: Share well-crafted portfolio examples to provide students with a benchmark.
  
  
• Outcome Alignment: Design assignments with clear learning outcomes, ensuring portfolio activities align with course objectives.
  
  
• Encourage Professionalism: Motivate students to maintain polished and professional portfolios they can use beyond the classroom.
  
  

Support and Resources

• Canvas Guides: Access detailed instructions on using Folio in the Canvas help section.
  
  
• Workshops and Training: Encourage faculty to attend workshops or webinars on integrating Folio into their teaching strategies.

Have Questions? Contact the Academic Technology Support Team

ATST@spcollege.edu 

 Phone at 727-341-3500 

(Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST).

After-hours or weekend assistance? Contact the Technical Support Center at 727-791-2795 or onlinehelp@spcollege.edu

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