WHY SIGN UP
Back to TopWhat can I do with Digication?
You can create e-Portfolios or online learning communities. More specific information can be found on the Products page.
What are other people doing with Digication?
For some of our favorite public e-Portfolios, check out the e-Portfolio Showcase. For security reasons, we are not able to show you any Digication classes.
SIGNING UP
Back to TopHow do I sign up?
It's easy - just go to the contact page and fill out the form. We will get back to you via email or phone with the details on how to get started.
What if my school isn't in the list?
If you are a US accredited school, please contact us on the contact page and we'll add you to the list.
If you are an international school, please contact us on the international schools page.
If you are a homeschooler, please contact us on the contact page, we are currently working on support for homeschoolers.
If you are another type of organization, contact us so we can learn more about the needs of your organization.
TEACHERS
Back to TopIs there an easier way to sign up students at my school?
Yes - Digication can work with your school to set up data import to automatically create and maintain accounts for your school's users. Contact us for more details.
How can I get more people at my school to use Digication?
One way is to put us in touch with an administrator or decision-maker at your school who can set up data import or let faculty know about Digication.
I want to put up materials for my class. Should I create an e-Portfolio or a Community?
You can do either - or both! Since e-Portfolios can be public, they are particularly useful if you want to share your materials with parents and other teachers, or if you don't want to create accounts for your students. Courses allow for a higher level of student discussion and course-specific utilities such as grading.
I want to showcase my student work. What are my options?
You can create an e-Portfolio for all your student work, and create pages for individual students or assignments. If you'd like, you can have your students sign up for Digication and add them as editors on the e-Portfolio Settings page. This way, they can add their own work and help you maintain the e-Portfolio.
Another option is to have your students sign up for Digication accounts and create their own e-Portfolios.
STUDENTS
Back to TopWhat if my school is already signed up?
You may have an account already - contact your school to find out.
Can my student organization have a website on Digication?
Definitely! You can create an e-Portfolio to show the world (or members of your school) what you are up to, or you can create a Community for internal discussion and planning.
E-Portfolios
Back to TopWhat are e-Portfolios?
An e-Portfolio is a website where you can showcase your work. Whether you're a teacher, an artist, a writer or a high school student applying to colleges, you can put up your work and send out the link to your e-Portfolio.
How do I create an e-Portfolio?
After logging in, click New under My e-Portfolios.
When I fill out forms to create a new e-Portfolio or page, I'm asked to choose a URL. What is this?
A URL is the address that someone will type into a web browser to reach your page. For example, http://campus.digication.com/englishclass. We let you choose your URL so it'll be easier for your visitors to remember.
I want to add images to my e-Portfolio. Do I have to resize them?
No, we will automatically resize them for you.
How can I link text to a file in my e-Portfolio?
In the text editor, click the link icon. You will see an option to Upload Files on the bottom.
How can I give other users access to work on my e-Portfolio?
In e-Portfolio Settings, under Step 9: People, choose "More Options". You can now search for other users. Once you've added them, you can control what level of access they have to your e-Portfolio:
Admin: can edit e-Portfolio settings including adding and removing users edit and publish your e-Portfolio.
Editor: can edit and publish your e-Portfolio
Author: can edit your e-Portfolio but not publish
Viewer: can view your e-Portfolio
What's the largest file I can upload to my e-Portfolio?
10 megabytes
How can I show off my e-Portfolio?
At the bottom of each e-Portfolio page, click Email To a Friend and enter your friend's email address. You're also welcome to send us your e-Portfolio, we might even feature it on our homepage!
COMMUNITIES
Back to TopHow do I create a course?
After logging in, click New under courses.
How do I upload a file?
After logging in, click your course's name to view your course. Then, click New on the upper right to create a new topic. You are able to attach files for the topic on this page.
What's the largest file I can upload to a course topic or reply?
10 megabytes
PRODUCTS
Back to TopSchool Edition
All of the Digication e-Portfolio features are included and priced yearly according to Full Time Equivalent (FTE) student and faculty. The yearly fee also includes all hosting services, equipment, content storage, security and all enhancements to current features expected to be developed and delivered in the future.
What's included?
- Unlimited number of online e-Portfolios, courses and communities
- Hosting
- Daily Back-up
- Online Help
What extra features do schools get by signing up for the School Edition?
Our administration tools allow your school to quickly import usernames, passwords and user photos for user accounts for your school saving teachers even more time when creating courses. In addition, our administration tools give your school the flexibility to customize semester start and end dates, time zones and other options.
Pilot Program
Available for a limited trial period, your school or district can pilot Digication e-Portfolios with all of the features, services, and unlimited storage for all your students, teachers, and administrators. This allows your school to try out Digication and see for yourselves how powerful our solution really is.
TECHNICAL
Back to TopWhat do I need to use Digication?
Since Digication is on the web, you need a computer with an internet connection.
We recommend using one of the following browsers: IE6+, Safari 1.0+, FireFox 1.0+
For faculty and other enhanced functionality, we recommend you have the latest Flash player and JavaScript enabled.
Digication is hosted. Why? Can we host Digication on our own servers instead?
Our goal was to create a product that doesn't require the support of a technical department, so that it could be used by any school, no matter how small. We also want to make sure that your data is secure and backed up. In addition, by hosting it ourselves, there is only one version of Digication - no upgrades or installations. You are always using the latest version of Digication.
I'm trying to upload a big file and it's not working. How big a file can I upload?
10 megabytes
What are the storage and bandwidth limits?
For the School Edition, Digication currently allocates an average of 100MB multiplied by the amount of subscribe users. We find that most schools with 1,000 users or less do not need more than 2 GB of storage. Additional storage capacity can be purchased if needed. Please contact us if additional storage is needed.
HOMESCHOOLERS
Back to TopWhat is a homeschool portfolio?
A homeschool portfolio is a collection of material to showcase your child's learning. A portfolio is a viable method to assess, both continually and annually, a student's academic progress. This approach helps both parent and student compare work objectively during the school year.
Why is a homeschool portfolio needed?
Some U.S. states require an annual assessment of homeschooled students. Parents can choose to either have their child tested or present a portfolio for review and acceptance. Keeping a homeschool portfolio not only helps to comply with the law but also aids parents and children in recording their progresses and accomplishments. A portfolio is also an important record for entry into school or college or obtaining a high school diploma.
What kind of material does a portfolio include?
There is no right or wrong way to create a portfolio. The materials contained in a portfolio are decided by the parents and child. Material chosen should be varied to reflect what the child has learned, experienced and accomplished. Suggested items to include are:
- A journal which notes activities and progress
- A list of resources such as books, computer software, games, toys and outside classes.
- Samples of the child's work including letters written to friends and family (photocopy these before they are sent), poems, stories, songs and other forms of creative writing, drawings, audio tapes of singing, talking, reading aloud, or playing a musical instrument, video tapes of a dramatic performance or musical talent, and any text book or workbook pages.
- Photos of field trips, artwork, projects and family life.
- Brochures and booklets from field trips and other activities.
- A list of books that the child has read. Include the title and author.
- Goals for the year.
Why use an e-Portfolio?
An e-Portfolio can be accessed by whom you choose - family members, other homeschoolers, and local school administrators if assessment is required. This is a great way to showcase you child's work.