Key Features

Feature Analysis
A comprehensive list of electronic portfolio features was developed using information from the e-portfolio software products evaluated by Regis faculty. To view the list of these features, download a copy of the Excel spreadsheet: Features Comparison Spreadsheet

This list of features was used to rate nine electronic portfolio products according to the various needs of departments and programs at Regis University.

These are the thoughts and observations of a project team put together to study existing ePortfolio software available in the market at the time of our research in February 2003. New products and improvements of existing ones are always emerging. We encourage you to use this as a starting point and do further research on your own.

The programs and departments involved in the electronic portfolio evaluation process are listed below:

Program/Department	Program Description	Key Features
*Group Consensus*	The group represented various programs and interests of University life, including: Career Services, Distance (online) Learning, Graduate Programs/faculty, Information Technology Services, Prior Learning Assessment, Physical Therapy, and Teacher Education as described in detail below.	Simplicity Look, feel, ease of use Flexibility/customizable: access & standards Multiple portfolios All 3 portfolio capabilities: assessment; developmental; showcase Applicable for various users & audiences Security Back-up capabilities
*School of Professional Studies*	The School for Professional Studies offers programs designed specifically for adults by providing both classroom based and innovative online courses for the following programs: Master of Education MA in Liberal Studies Master of Business Administration Master of Nonprofit Management MS in Computer Information Technology MS in Management Graduate Certificates	Simplicity of uploading and other IT tasks Flexibility/customizable Multiple portfolios Focus on showcase capability Look, feel, ease of use Applicable for various users and audiences Integrate technology with other IT systems Security Back-up capabilities Financial aspects, including charge-back to user Concerns about e-Portfolio Administration: responsibilities for entering information, retrieving contents, and managing the e-portfolio over time Additional task for faculty to review or advise students Student control over contents Inconsistent student/faculty input Cost Standards to be established for content quality and consistency Duplication of other university capabilities such as personal website, portals, and file space
*School for Healthcare Professionals*	The School for Health Care Professions educates men & women as leaders committed to excellence within the health care professions. Fundamental to the health care professions, service is an integral component of the SHCP curriculum. Programs are available to both adults and students of traditional college age in Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Health Services Administration & Management.	Support all file types including documents, spreadsheets, slides, videos and audio files Align artifacts to standards, outcomes or goals Create multiple portfolios for multiple purposes Reflection Archive feedback from multiple sources Communication features
*Prior Learning Assessment*	Prior Learning Assessment is a program through which students can petition for college credit for the learning gained from life and work experience. Currently, students submit a paper portfolio which includes an autobiographical essay, an essay addressing the outcomes of a particular college level course, and documentation to support the contents of their essay. Documentation can include letters of reference, certificates of training, and original works (e.g. paintings, computer programs, training manuals, lesson plans, creative writing, etc.)	Support all file types including documents, spreadsheets, slides, videos and audio files Align artifacts to standards, outcomes or goals Create multiple portfolios for multiple purposes References/letters of recommendation, awards etc. for documentation of prior learning Reviewer can make corrections or comments Feedback is public or private User controls portfolio access by give/take permission User designates content to be viewed by different audiences Publishing for showcase purposes Users don't need to know HTML (or other specific programs/languages) Must be ADA compliant Help desk available 24/7, and file back up every 24 hours password protected
*School of Education*	The Education Department guides students towards Colorado Teacher Licensure in elementary education (K-6) or secondary education (7-12) in a performance based setting. The program shares responsibilities with partner K-12 schools in the Denver Metro area, and students learn about schools and teaching in practical placements connected to college courses.	Standards alignment with student work Archive of student artifacts Notification to faculty when artifacts are ready to be viewed Student can either design or use a template. Reflection Easily manipulation and downloading of student products Reviewer edits to student work (The editing process we do is important) password and server secured Faculty and student access to multiple portfolios Communications features Developmental, showcase, and assessment portfolios General flexibility and ease of use
*Career Services*	Career Services offers a full range of career planning, internship, and employment services to Regis students and alumni.	Support a wide range of files Multiple types of portfolios - including a Career-specific showcase portfolio Differential levels of secured access - third party users defined by the student or alumni Ability to download or, preferable, publish to the web and link directly to the career portfolio from the student's profile in CareerLink User-friendly system that is easy to use and does not require specialized computer skills or expertise in any web mark-up language 24/7 access and technical support Training offered by vendor
*Distance Learning*	The SPS Distance Learning program provides teams of instructional designers and multimedia and web developers who collaborate with content experts from Graduate and Undergraduate programs to deliver and support online courses.	multiple portfolios customizable specification of file sizes prior to download advanced search tools layered security options integration into existing database operations ability to add metatagging to files
*Information Technology Services*	ITS is responsible for building and integrating information technology resources to strengthen Regis University's academic processes.	integration with existing applications and information resources ability to scale with featured growth and change