Digication Unveils Admissions e-Portfolio Solution for Schools

Digication™ Inc., a leading provider of e-Portfolios, announced the Admissions e-Portfolio Solution, a new solution for college and university admissions departments. This easy-to-use Web-based tool harnesses the power of Digication e-Portfolios and enables students to submit their work and school administrators to review application materials for admission within the e-Portfolio environment. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago applicants are the first to submit their artwork via e-Portfolios.

Providence, RI (PRWEB) February 27, 2008 -- Digication™ Inc., a leading provider of e-Portfolios, announced the Admissions e-Portfolio Solution, a new solution for college and university admissions departments. This easy-to-use Web-based tool harnesses the power of Digication e-Portfolios and enables students to submit their work and school administrators to review application materials for admission within the e-Portfolio environment.

The Admissions e-Portfolio Solution enables students to use familiar technology to easily submit video, audio, images and text online as part of their application process, saving time and money. In the past, students, particularly those in the art field, dealt with the high cost of mailing slides and original artwork to the college of their choice for review and assessment. Additionally, admissions departments would have to physically pass along the work to each individual reviewer. The Admissions e-Portfolio Solution changes the face of the application process by allowing students to upload their work without the cost or hassle of creating slides or shipping their creations. The new solution also streamlines the review process by providing multiple admission officials an easy way to review the submission simultaneously.

The Admissions e-Portfolio Solution seamlessly integrates with the existing electronic admission process at each college or university. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is the first to implement the solution and is currently reviewing applicants' e-Portfolios for the 2008 fall semester. Depending on the requirements for each program of study, applicants can submit an e-Portfolio with the required application materials to be considered for acceptance.

"The Admissions e-Portfolio Solution empowers students to present their best work without the limitations found in more traditional processes. Applicants now have a tool that organizes and streamlines their work, shows off their interactive and multimedia projects and provides background information on each piece, all while being more affordable for prospective students," said Rae Ulrich, director of Electronic Communications at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. "At the end of the day, we have a better idea of who could be walking on our campus in the fall and an easier way to review their work. The Digication solution also allowed our program review committees to be better prepared for reviews due to their having the ability to preview the work before the actual review session."

For more information and examples, visit http://www.digication.com/products/admissions.

Digication e-Portfolios allow educators and students to share ideas and achievements, improve communication and expand the educational experience beyond the classroom. With Digication, teachers can easily archive classroom progress for future reference. Students' work can be published to the Web to be shared with other students and family members. Since Digication is easy to use, teachers and students can instantly become engaged in building an e-Portfolio and work towards college acceptance.

"The Admissions e-Portfolio Solution empowers students and admissions offices to break free from the barriers of the traditional application process and shines a light on the unique work of each student," said Jeffrey Yan, CEO of Digication. "Most high school students already use Web 2.0 technologies, such as MySpace and Facebook, and many schools have adopted e-Portfolios as part of the classroom curriculum. This solution is easy for these students to understand and may encourage them to begin creating e-Portfolios earlier in high school."

About Digication, Inc.
Designed by educators, for educators, Digication is a leading provider of easy-to-use e-Portfolio solutions for teachers and students at all levels, from K-12 to higher education. Students at more than 1,500 schools use Digication's e-Portfolios to easily, flexibly and professionally showcase their work and achievements across schools and districts. e-Portfolios create new opportunities for learning, reflection, communication, assessment and career advancement. Digication is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. For more information, visit www.digication.com.

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