Nevertheless, as Nick pointed out, the technology is not the teacher; the technology is the tool or vehicle to enable effective learning. That’s why Nick prefers to call the e-portfolio “the container”.
The NZ Curriculum states, “Schools should explore not only how ICT can supplement traditional ways of teaching, but also how it can open up new and different ways of learning”.
Nick pointed out that it’s not a case of choosing the technology and then fit the teaching; rather, it’s a case of fitting the technology to your learning goals.
you shouldn’t fit your pedagogical goals and process to the technology; you should look for the technology that fits your goals! First, you must plan.
The management of an e-portfolio system
In order to be effective and support the process of student learning, e-portfolios:
Should be embedded into your teaching and learning
Require a high level of access to technology
Require you to set aside time for students to first learn how, and then to actively reflect and give feedback on learning.