CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR LEARNING AND THE LEARNING COMMUNITY - FALL SESSION 1: 2022
Am I better today than yesterday's version?
What is working:
One of the most significant contributors to my success thus far is consistency. As I look over the past eight weeks, I have consistently participated in the online learning community and submitted all readings, videos, and resources. Consistency was one of those things at the onset of my graduate studies that haunted me. I was highly concerned with being able to juggle working in a high-paced, demanding career field while also managing an accelerated graduate studies program without mentally and physically breaking down. So, if you asked what my most significant contributor was towards establishing a solid growth mindset, consistency would be at the top of my list.
Another key component that is working for me is that I continue to actively participate in discussions and forums while also taking the time to contribute thoughtful replies supported by research when necessary. Mentally, weekly discussions have come to be one of my saving graces throughout the coursework as they allowed me to decompress and reflect on not just graduate studies but how the content applies to everyday life, personally and professionally.
What can be improved:
One area I could continue to work on is being more timely with assignment revisions. Although I strive for excellence in everything I do, sometimes life gets in the way, and things get pushed back further than intended, causing me to miss personal deadlines to thwart unbalanced course loads.
Within my base group community, I have played a role in actively building a positive environment where collectively, our members are free to openly give and receive feedforward to help each other improve our strengths and weaknesses. However, I still feel this area I could improve upon the most. I have so much to offer in the spirit of leadership, camaraderie and providing motivation and strength to others. Therefore, I must continue to make this area one that I consciously try to improve upon going forward.
Contributions to my learning:
I take pride and ownership in everything I do within this program, whether it is for a grade or not. For instance, although some readings/videos may not be required for a specific assignment, I still make sure that I go above and beyond by completing them anyway because they provide more insight and understanding into the overall course content. In addition, any time I felt areas needed clarification or support, other students in my core collaboration group were always available for a zoom call or to provide feedback on Groupme.
Our fellow learning community member Stacy Powell created a document with the intent to collaborate and review fellow course members' portfolios. Stacy's idea was an excellent way for our learning community to get valuable feedback and constructive criticism to help us improve as educators. But, most importantly, we were able to build upon our relationships.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO MY CLASSMATES' LEARNING
I have collaborated with various members of my base group community. Below are those that have contributed significantly to my learning process during the course of my graduate studies. Being part of a positive and supportive core collaboration group has been crucial in helping everyone succeed within this program. We have worked together well throughout both courses Creating Significant Learning Environments and Applying Educational Technology Portfolio, sharing ideas, providing constructive feedback, and contributing equally to our projects. If someone is struggling with understanding something or needs an extra set of eyes on their work, we are always willing to help each other out so that everyone can be successful. Furthermore, we collaborate regularly to help others grow as individuals and professionals.
As I move forward in my graduate studies, I hope to build upon these relationships and create a more open environment for discussion and collaboration. I would like to express my gratitude to those who have contributed to my learning community. I look forward to continuing to build positive relationships with my classmates and professors as we move through the remainder of our studies together!
SELF-ASSESSMENT
After much reflection, I would rate myself 98 out of 100 in 5303 Applying Educational Technology: Portfolio and 92 out of 100 in 5313 Creating Significant Learning Environments.
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
RESOURCES CONTRIBUTING TO MY CONTINUED LEARNING
Dweck, C. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random House.
Thomas, D., & Brown J. S. (2011). A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the imagination for a world of constant change. (Vol 219) Lexington, KY: CreateSpace.
Wiggins, G. P., & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design, Expanded 2nd Edition. Pearson. - This text will be referred to as UbD
-
How to Grow a Growth Mindset - http://www.harapnuik.org/?p=7955
-
Fixed Vs Growth Mindset = Print Vs Digital Information Age: http://www.harapnuik.org/?p=3627
-
The “Mindset" Mindset: What We Miss By Focusing on Kids’ Attitudes by Alfie Kohn: http://www.alfiekohn.org/article/mindset/
-
Is “Have a Growth Mindset" the New “Just Say No”: https://usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com/2015/09/04/is-have-a-growth-mindset-the-new-just-say-no/
-
To What Extent and Under Which Circumstances Are Growth Mind-Sets Important to Academic Achievement? Two Meta Analyses: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bd1lvy52bbnjhb1/To%20What%20Extent%20and%20Under%20Which%20Circumstances%20Are%20Growth%20Mind-Sets%20Important%20to%20Academic%20Achievement.pdf?dl=0
-
Learner's Mindset Explained: https://www.harapnuik.org/?p=8705
-
Reignite the Learner's Mindset: https://prezi.com/view/WNrNvvkVm9HnRi9jnsAj/
-
Four keys to understanding learning theories: http://www.harapnuik.org/?p=6344
-
Learner's Mindset Explained: https://www.harapnuik.org/?p=8705
-
Reignite the Learner's Mindset: https://prezi.com/view/WNrNvvkVm9HnRi9jnsAj/
-
What Teachers Should Know About Learning Theories: https://kb.edu.hku.hk/learning_theory_history/
-
Learning theory: http://infed.org/mobi/learning-theory-models-product-and-process/
-
Instructional Design: https://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/
-
Learning theories and online learning: http://www.tonybates.ca/2014/07/29/learning-theories-and-online-learning/
-
Beyond information pumping: Creating a constructivist e-learning environment: http://hdl.handle.net/10497/4735
-
Learning theories for the digital age: http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.ca/2013/05/learning-theories-for-digital-age.html
-
Slide deck for the Steve Wheeler blog post: https://www.slideshare.net/uocunescochair/learning-and-teaching-in-the-digital-age-by-steve-wheeler
-
Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age: https://jotamac.typepad.com/jotamacs_weblog/files/Connectivism.pdf
-
Authentic Learning: Resources and ideas about authentic learning and authentic e-learning: https://sites.google.com/site/technologytoolboxforeducators/about-learning/real-world-learning/authentic-learning
-
Defining Authentic Learning: http://authenticlearning.weebly.com/
-
A Guide to Authentic e-Learning: https://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/1903/