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Enterprise FolioTM

Enterprise Folio is an easy to use simple but powerful virtual learning environment for students to record and save evidence for enterprise or other curricular activity, for teachers to be able to review it and mark and then be able to report on it to ensure work has been completed etc.

Features and Benefits

For the learners.....

• It's web-based - use it from a browser at school, home, the library or Internet café!
• It has an integrated file manager - quickly upload existing evidence in its original format.
• It uses a WYSIWYG webpage editor - no learning curve when creating new evidence.
• It provides a live preview of content - see what evidence looks like before it's published.
• It includes built-in templates - don't start with a 'blank canvas'.
• It has a commenting facility - explain where and why your work shows enterprise skills.
• It enables feedback - easily invite feedback on your evidence from peers and teachers.
• It incorporates special templates - collect and show evidence from enterprise activities.
• It provides category management tools - keep evidence well organised & structured.
• It creates a searchable ePortfolio - viewers find evidence using keyword searches.
• It allows you to export your enterprise ePortfolio - take it with you on CD when you leave.
• It can be extended for other subjects - showcase other skills in addition to enterprise.
• It creates online ePortfolios - show parents/college/employer online using just a browser.

For the teachers and managers.....

• It includes a user import service - save time as we import users for you.
• It has a built in user management system - quickly add/edit/delete users.
• It allows for user privileges - different teachers/learners allowed to do different tasks.
• It integrates messaging utilities - a streamlined way to message individuals or groups.
• It tracks usage - monitor which learners are logging in and what they are doing.
• It captures live information - view evidence as it's being created and published.
• It displays statistics - quickly see who's progressing (or not) with their enterprise ePortfolio.
• It includes a template system - you can govern the layout or structure of content.
• It includes a Content Authorisation Procedure (CAP) - evidence can be authenticated before it's added to an ePortfolio.
• It permits access limitations - allow access at specific times only (ie. under supervision).
• It uses message notifications - requests that need action sent to your email.
• It can be fully customised - add your own welcome messages for example.
• It allows ePortfolios to be exported or linked to - show ePortfolios to Ofsted and others.

For support staff.....

• It's web-based - only a browser and Internet connection needed to use it.
• It requires NO installation - there are no setup delays or compatibility issues.
• It includes a direct technical support line - no holding in telephone queues.
• It's fully supported for all users at all times - problems are not your responsibility.
• It includes how-to documentation and video screencasts - save time training others.
• It utilises the OPEUS framework - it's proven, stable and well supported.
• It's hosted on our servers - we securely store and backup all your data for you.

For bursars/finance team

• It's priced per portfolio per year - making it easy to plan and budget
• It's 'all-inclusive' pricing - no hidden extras or surprise invoices.
• It automatically updates itself - no charging for upgrades or new features.
• It includes full email and helpline support - no separate support contract required

How much does it cost?

The cost for Enterprise Folio™ is governed by a range of factors; such as the number of ePortfolios you require and the amount of storage you need.

We realise that it's frustrating when you can't gauge the cost of a system before you investigate it further so we've prepared some example figures for the most popular scenario.

For a school wanting ePortfolios for 600 learners it would cost:

• £250 (one-off setup fee)
• £600 (£1 per ePortfolio per year)

What's included:

• 600 enterprise ePortfolios for learners (10mb)
• CPD/enterprise ePortfolios for each teacher (10mb)
• Full evidence upload/create/feedback/tracking suite
• Setup/custom configuration/importing users
• Dedicated email/helpline support agent
• All future upgrades and add-on software
• 1 x bespoke template design service
• Unlimited bespoke templates

(IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This ePortfolio solution can be extended AT NO EXTRA COST to enable students to record evidence for any other subjects.)

(NOTE: There is a minimum contract value of £600)

We offer generous group-discounts when groups of schools purchase it together or multi-year discounts when schools purchase it for more than one year.

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Enterprise Folio is a Trade Mark of TDK Business Technologies Limited