What export format is a great option for students that want to put their video into an online portfolio?

The answer is it depends on the videos that you will be using.

Explanation:

If the student video is lenghty, the best format to use is MOV. (stands for MOVie by Quicktime) Because .mov files are designed for long, movie - like videos that doesn't take up much storage space but the quality is high. For streaming purposes, the best video format would be .WMV (or Windows Media Video). Although, quality of these videos are not that high, it is suitable for online quality as it loads faster. If the student would want his or her movie could be played in most devices, whether it is apple or android, the best format to use is .MP4 (stands for MPEG-4 or Moving Picture Experts Group). MP4 video files are often small and designed for portable devices. It is the most popular movie file type on the internet as it also supports streaming and subtitles.