I find it interesting how they only talk about ePortfolios as you having to "sign up" for them. Students in my course will have options to use Wordpress, Google Sites, etc. because these need to be public, but Evernote works as well. You don't have to use an expensive product to have an ePortfolio.
Fortunately, we are also able to harness the same technologies and social processes that have powered these transformations in order to provide the next generation with learning experiences that open doors to academic achievement, economic opportunity, and civic engagement.
we now have the capability to reimagine where, when, and how learning takes place
Connected learning is not, however, distinguished by a particular technology or platform, but is inspired by an initial set of three educational values, three learning principles, and three design principles.