Reflective Learning-5313

Reflective Learning (Contribution to my Learning)

EDLD-5313

Score: 100

This Summer session in the DLL program was very interesting. 

My ePortfolio has cycled through many phases, but the whole journey is teaching me a lot about myself as a leader and a learner. I learned that I can really feel proud of my work when I share it with family and friends, as well as professional colleagues. I could tell that I was more creative in my learning since it was all on a themed website platform. I felt more comfortable and freer in expressing my ideas on my ePortfolio because it was customized to my own design style.

My innovation plan has been worked, reworked, and revisited since learning can never really never end. In the beginning, I wasn’t entirely sure of what kind of project I wanted to present to my organization. I felt that this was way too much and too big for the abilities that I possessed. At this point, my views are beginning to shift.

Blended Learning

I've enjoyed the best parts of online learning through these courses. I get to learn at my own pace and in the comfort of my own environment. I still feel very included and collaborative with the people in my class. I feel like I’m not missing anything from being in a virtual classroom. Interestingly, I feel like I’m being more challenged and engaged in my learning.

After I’ve discovered blended learning, I just knew this is the way education will look in the future (possibly very near future). I think blended learning is a great way for educators to differentiate, engage, personalize, and create excitement for young learners. 

Organizational Change

I learned about how to really make crucial change in my organization. I reflected on Simon Sinek’s “What, How, & Why?” I defined results and vital behaviors to achieve blended learning. I used sources of influence and disciplines of execution to get real change. Finally, I developed into crucial conversations and self-directed leadership. I have been using what I know about key actions to make real change in discussions with leadership. I will continue to use my research and studies on organizational change to really engage people with their hearts first, then their minds.

Personal Learning Networks

I have loved networking with other educators to get more involved with this whole process. I have connected with classmates in a Facebook group chat as well as a GroupMe chat where we have been communicating from the very beginning. A few of our group members include Terri Britten, Sabine Mixon, Melissa Carpenter, and Kathryn Bright. We always help each other and share our ideas. It’s been the best way to feel more comfortable in this new adventure of M.Ed. In these communities, I took leadership by answering questions and provided peer feedback.

In conclusion, throughout this session, I was able to attend all zoom conferences as well as contribute to and provide feedback on classroom discussions. Course readings and videos were all viewed, and learning did occur. All assignments were completed and submitted as directed and revisions were made. I would evaluate myself and give a score of 100.