POrtal
What is Portal?
Definition
A portal is a central website that provides access to multiple related services, tools, or information for a specific group of users. It connects different systems behind the scenes and displays content based on the user’s account or role after signing in. This helps keep important tasks, resources, and services organized in one accessible location.
Frayer Model Overview
Characteristics
Serves as a central access point, not a single tool
Requires a user account to access personalised information
Connects to multiple systems or services behind the scenes
Displays information and links based on the user’s role
Exists as a website rather than a standalone application
Examples
A college portal showing courses, grades, and schedules
A student portal linking to email, learning systems, and fees
An employee portal with pay stubs and internal tools
A portal page that appears after signing in to a school account
A dashboard page that links to several related services
Non-Examples
A single application like Word or Excel
An individual course website by itself
A login screen with no additional content
A personal file folder
A public informational website with no sign-in required