3 Essential Questions and Reflective Learning Journal
Essential Questions:
This course is organized around questions instead of answers. I hope, as you answer these questions, you will learn to think critically and your learning will be deep. Primarily, in this class you’ll need to rely on your curiosity. Being curious will be important.
Reflective Learning Journal
Each week as you progress through the lessons, take notes. As you read, listen, and talk about the stuff you’re learning, write down what you’re learning and thinking. You can use these notes to write a reflective learning journal at the end of each week. You might want to take notes on a class discussion as well. You might also be loading a Prezi, a photo of your own art, a video, an essay, or a podcast in this blog.
The reflective journal summarizes the week and should tell about the tasks, learning experiences, activities and opportunities you have been involved in during the week of the report.
Here are directions for creating the reflective learning journal as a blog posting.
Blog Instructions
If you do not have a gmail account, open an account at: http://mail.google.com/
Go to http://www.blogger.com
Click on “Create Your Blog Now”
Click “Continue” and sign in with your gmail account and password
Give your blog an appropriate title and a Web address (URL)
Click “Continue”
Choose a template (How do you want the background of the blog to look?)
Click “Start Posting”
Type in an appropriate title and text; add an appropriate image and Web link with the posting.
To add a Web link, highlight the text or URL that you want to be the link then click on the icon with the green globe or the word “Link” and type or paste in an appropriate link. Click “OK” then publish the post.
Click on the “Add Image” icon on the menu; browse and locate an image file (or find an image on the Web); choose a layout then click on “Upload Image”
Click on “View Blog” to see what your posting looks like; if you wish to edit, click on “Customize” or “Dashboard” to access the Settings option or Posting option to edit posts
To edit posts or add a new post to your blog, type in your blog address (URL) and login to your account; click on Dashboard link or New Post link or then create a new post (or edit/update an older post) with text, image, and link.
Click on “View Blog” to see what your posting looks like; if you wish to edit, click on “Customize” or “Dashboard” to access the Settings option or Posting option to edit posts
You can find tutorials for wordpress or blogger.com on youtube.com such as: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULIUhJSKViE&feature=related
* How to Find and Save Images from the Web
Go to Google.com
Type in the relevant term
Click on “Images” at the top left corner to do an image search
Under Tools, select “Usage Rights” and “Labeled for Reuse”.
After you find an appropriate image, click on the image, then click on “See full size image”
Place the cursor on the image then right click – a menu box will appear
From the menu box, choose the option “Save Image As…”
Save the image to your desktop or to a disk
If your image needs to be cropped or made smaller, there are free tools on the Web such as: http://www.pixlr.com/editor/
Now the image is ready for you to upload to your blog.
Reflective Journal (30 points)
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0-7 points each |
8 points each |
9 points each |
10 points each |
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Journal entries meet criteria for length, writing quality
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Several or most entries are not long enough or there are more than 5 grammatical or other writing errors |
One or two entries are not long enough or there are 3-5 grammatical or other writing errors |
Entries are long enough; no more than 2 grammatical or other writing errors |
Entries are long enough to fully address the components of the journal; have a high standard of writing quality with no grammatical or other writing errors |
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Journal entries relate to topics covered and/or knowledge gained from coursework |
Entries usually do not relate to topics covered and/or knowledge gained from coursework |
Entries sometimes relate to topics covered and/or knowledge gained from coursework |
Entries usually relate to topics covered and/or knowledge gained from coursework |
Entries consistently relate to topics covered and/or knowledge gained from coursework |
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Journal entries contain a reflective component |
Entries usually do not reflect an understanding on the part of the student as to their ability to carry out activities in the LMC, character traits needed to be successful, and how the LMS fits into the overall educational program. |
Entries sometimes reflect an understanding on the part of the student as to their ability to carry out activities in the LMC, character traits needed to be successful, and how the LMS fits into the overall educational program. |
Entries usually reflect an understanding on the part of the student as to their ability to carry out activities in the LMC, character traits needed to be successful, and how the LMS fits into the overall educational program |
Entries consistently reflect an understanding on the part of the student as to their ability to carry out activities in the practicum, character traits needed to be successful, and how the practicum fits into the overall educational program. |
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Self-Reflection Questions for Learning
What were some of the most interesting discoveries I made? About myself? About others?
What were some of my most challenging moments and what made them so?
What were some of my most powerful learning moments and what made them so?
What is the most important thing I learned personally?
What most got in the way of my progress, if anything?
What did I learn were my greatest strengths? My biggest areas for improvement?
What moments was I most proud of my efforts?
What could I do differently the next time?
What’s the one thing about myself above all others I would like to work to improve?
How will I use what I’ve learned in the future?
