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bulb is an online platform that lets students, educators, and professionals create dynamic profiles showcasing their work, achievement, skills, certifications, and documents.


GMetrix and bulb

GMetrix partners with bulb, simplifying access for students and administrators.

With the purchase of student bulb accounts, educators can get access to bulb for free. Students with bulb accounts can easily access their portfolio from in the Student Portal sidebar.


Pricing

Access to the bulb can be purcahsed through GMetrix. Each student bulb account costs $4.50/month. Educators get free access with the purchase of student access.


For pricing and enrollment setup, contact your Certiport Territory Manager.


FAQ

What is bulb?

bulb is a digital showcase and resume platform. Users can create a dynamic portfolio, exhibit work, highlight skills, and display certifications and achievements all in bulb.


How much is bulb through GMetrix?

Student access can be purchased for $4.50 per user.

Educators get access for free when student access is purchases through GMetrix.


How is bulb purchased through GMetrix?

Ask your Certiport Territory Manager for additional information on pricing and to set up enrollment.


Can students keep their bulb account after graduating or moving schools?

Yes. Students can use their personal email address with a bulb account to retain access after graduating or changing schools. Keep in mind, free accounts have some limitations.


Where can I find examples of how bulb is being used?

There are a number of resources to help you explore bulb. You can:


Is bulb compliant?

Yes. bulb is FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR compliant.


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For teachers

Educator may be eligible for a free bulb account if they purchased student access through GMetrix. In addition, GMetrix administrators can manage access for students and view their bulb portfolios.


If you’re a GMetrix administrator, you can use your administrator account to assign bulb access to students. You can also view student portfolios and create your own account for free.


Adding bulb access for students

Once purchased, you can assign bulb access to students:

  1. Sign in to the GMetrix Administrator Portal at gmetrix.net/manage.
  2. In the sidebar, choose Classrooms.
  3. Click or tap the Details button next to the Classroom you want to manage.
  4. In the Content tab, check Enable bulb Portfolio.


Viewing your students’ bulb portfolios

In bulb, students are connected to educators through groups. You can view all work shared by students within your groups, including work from previous years:

  1. Go to the group with the student portfolio you want to view.
  2. In the Memberstab, select the student to view their portfolio and their shared work.
    • Work that hasn’t been shared will not be shown.


Accessing your free bulb account

As an educator, you get free access to bulb when student access is purchased through GMetrix:

  1. Sign in to the GMetrix Administrator Portal at gmetrix.net/manage.
  2. In the sidebar, choose bulb Portfolio. You will be redirected to your bulb account.