Reflections on Learning #5 - Due April 9

For this week's reflection, you will focus on our two part discussion about the integration of Web 2.0 technologies into instruction. From your experiences in class on March 26 and through our online webinar on April 2, please respond to the prompt below:

Reflections on Learning: Prompt #5 PART I: From the Web 2.0 applications discussed in class, select two technologies that you plan to apply to your current or future personal or professional practice. Please explain how you would integrate these technologies and provide reasons for your selections. PART II: Based on the webinar experience only, please answer the following questions: What interested you the most about the experience? What improvements or modifications would be helpful for future webinars? Any additional comments, questions or reactions?

Reflections on Learning #4 - Due Mar 26

For this week's assignment, you will determine through individual reflection the most valuable or HOT strategy listed in the Developing Adult Learners textbook in Chapters 4 - 7 (Assessing, Collaborating, Experimenting or Imagining).

In Week 8, we completed a HOT Strategy Discussion activity as a group. For this reflection, you will complete a similar activity where you select one strategy that is most valuable to your personal or professional practice. Please select an a strategy from any of the four categories that was NOT selected during our class activity.

Please respond to the prompt below:

Reflections on Learning: Prompt #4 Review Chapters 4 - 7, and select ONE (1) strategy (not shared in class) that you agree is the most valuable or HOT strategy for assessing, collaborating, experimenting or imagining. For this strategy, please provide the following information in your reflection response: STRATEGY NAME PURPOSE BRIEF SUMMARY PAGE NUMBER LOCATION IDEAS FOR IMPLEMENTATION (Use this category to reflect specifically on how you would implement into your personal or professional practice - please include any modifications that may need to be made)

Reflections on Learning #3

For this week's reflection, you should reflect upon the various strategies and concepts presented in this course. Through Week 6, we have presented foundational information related to the seven (7) C's of effective instruction. The seven (7) C's include:

1. Cooperative Teams,
2. Clarity,
3. Concept Building,
4. Course Momentum,
   
5. Culture,
6. Cycle of Instruction, and
   
7. Connections

In Week 7, we will proceed full circle to identify the foundational elements of effective instruction. Please provide references to one or more of these concepts by answering the prompt below.

Reflections on Learning: Prompt #3 Reflect on the various strategies and concepts presented through course readings, activities and discussions. Answer the following questions... What concepts or strategies have interested you the most? What concepts or strategies do you plan to apply to your current personal or professional practice? What concepts or strategies are unclear or confusing? What topic(s) would you like to learn more about as the class progresses?

Reflections on Learning #1

Reflections on Learning: Prompt #1

Envision the same outstanding and effective instructor that you discussed with your team members.

• How did his/her instructional approach demonstrate concepts or strategies related to clarity?

Think About:
From the strategies described in class, select one strategy that you plan to apply before the next class to improve your clarity. By February 13, be prepared to share which strategy you used and how you applied it to your current personal or professional practice.

Welcome Learners!

Congratulations! You made it to our class blog, Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...!

We will use this space to complete activities related to Assignment 5: Reflections on Learning. Throughout the course, you will be required to complete six reflection activities. Each activity will post some "type" of post to this blog. You can fell free to post comments to other individuals; however, it is not required.

Why is it called, Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...?
We selected this name as a play on words to describe the importance of becoming a reflective practitioner. Effective instructors become skillful practitioners who consistently reflect upon and modify their practices. Reflection provides the opportunity for learners to critically question the validity of arguments, understand the importance of continuous learning, construct meaning, and compare/contrast their personal experiences with new knowledge.

To Post Comments:
(1) Click on the Comments link in the bottom right-hand corner of this post.
(2) Under Leave Your Comment, type in the text box and when finished, click Publish.
Note: The first time you comment, you may need to set-up a Blogger account (this can also be associated with your Google Account)

Let's Try It:
(1) By 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, please post one comment to this post. In your post, please introduce yourself (name, profession, hobbies, and one fun fact).
(2) If you need help, please email or call Amy (aparlette@jhu.edu or 410-516-9826)

Please check back soon for more information. Your first reflection activity will be posted by Wednesday, February 13. We are thrilled to learn and grow with you this semester!

Have a great week!
-Amy and Lynne