At least once a month I get this question: What portfolio tool is best? My answer is always, "It Depends!" (on the context for the portfolio development. Here is my attempt at identifying the decisions, and the tools most appropriate to each situation. I developed a set of Categories for ePortfolio Tools, which I will reference in this decision tree.

Criteria	If...	Then...	Options
Technology Infrastructure
Internet Access	Slow	Use Desktop Tools
	Fast	Use Internet-based Tool
Student:Computer Ratio	less than 5:1