Feb. 1 Class

Journal Reflection:

Preparing to share my comprehensive portfolio (the story of my learning):

Can you draw a link between the research you've done and the impact on your practice?

The research that I've done has impacted my practice as it's reinforced some of the decisions that I've made throughout my career.    It's also helped give me a starting point for some of my lessons with my class.

More specifically, I referred to some of the research about feedback when I talked to parents in the fall for interviews.   I explained my plans, and how I was hoping to use the classroom blogging to help assess the kids.   The parents were happy to hear that it was helpful, and to see the link, especially when they don't use technology as much themselves.

How has it informed your field study?

For this field study, it hasn't yet, as I'm just starting my research.    I have ideas about what I want to do, and I hope to find some ideas about what to do or not to do.  Also, I want to see how I can use wikis or other mediums for collaborative writing.   The findings of experts and specific studies will be interesting to read, and share with my kids and parents.

  Where do you see it playing a role going forward?

Don't know, other than what I've said above. 

In your self-directed studies, what foundational thinkers have you drawn in that have caused a shift in your pedagogical practice?

I read some posts from leaders online on web 2.0, etc. and in articles, and looked into links or explored ideas, but I don't know that I actually quoted them.  More so, they've perhaps led me to question my choices.

Can you represent the breadth and depth of your reading and cite relevant passages that have led you to reconsider your practice?

No, not tonight.    I'm in a rough place this week, and can't remember much more than my name.