1.5 Describe a minimum of 4 components of a digital reflective practice record. 3.1 Create an on-going digital reflective practice record. 3.5 Develop a personal action plan. Please reference your work to the criteria above. Thank you
Unit 316 1.3
2 models of reflective practice
The 2 models I researched were Kolb's Learning Cycle and Atkins and Murphy.
Kolb's learning cycle is arguably easiest to understand in visual format as shown here:-
The cycle can be started at any stage but is most often started at the the Experience stage. To explain this cycle I will provide an example:
A trainee teacher delivers a 5 minute presentation on a software app to their peers (Experience).
The session received mixed reviews. After reflecting on the session and the feedback received, the trainee teacher concluded that the session failed to meet its objectives as the software was slow due to poor internet connection and the trainee teacher also failed to go at the pace of the slowest learner, resulting in some learners failing to understand the session. (Observations and reflections)
The trainee teacher spoke to their teacher to gather ideas about improving internet connection, such as the use of dongles or tethering mobiles, and read up on training methods in specialist teaching books and journals. (Development of ideas)
The trainee teacher planned their next session to include back ups to overcome internet strengths and planned in time to allow for testing prior to session. They adjusted the training plan training plan to include less criteria to be covered, allowing a more realistic time-frame in the session. (Testing in practice)
This model links well to the unnamed reflective model of:
What went well and why?
What didn't go so well and why?
What would I do differently next time?
This sets out a structure to use within the reflection section. To be most effective the reflection should include research along with feedback from others as was discussed in Kolb's example.
The second method is Atkins and Murphy (1993)
This method expands on the basic principles of Kolb and other similar models, such as Gibbs', by including other factors that may allow for deeper reflection such as assumptions and feelings. However, this model in my opinion loses some of the simplicity of previous models, which if used in conjunction with theory can produce real learning.
2 methods of reflective practice
The first method I have chosen to look at is Blogs. Websites such as blogspot or blogger are ideal for this purpose. Blogs allow you to write down a reflective review and, if required, allow others to add to, or comment, on your blog to create group learning. The blogs can then be published online and can be accessed for as long as the website remains online.
There are several difficulties with reflective practice, such as, reflective writing which is a skill in itself. However, the main issue seems to be time! People often struggle to find time to reflect effectively and formally. The next method may be of use to them as it can be completed almost anywhere, including in the car on the way home after teaching!!
Voice recording of reflective practice. (copy and paste the below link for overview of different options)
http://android.appstorm.net/roundups/utilities-roundups/10-powerful-audio-recording-apps/
By using a voice recorder reflective thoughts, following any model, can be instantly captured. These can be played back to allow for more indepth reflection later, just as past blogs or other written reflective accounts can be reviewed at leisure after the event.
These two methods can be achieved free of cost using the free websites and apps available and can be ready for use within minutes. For auditory learners the voice recording method may be of interest whilst visual learners may prefer the blogs.
I have previous experience of using blogs to record my reflective practice and they worked very well as they were easy to use, allowed a free writing format that could include pictures, hyperlinks etc and did not constrict what was to be written with pre-formatted headings or text boxes as happens in journal style apps. They look professional upon completion and can be viewed as a resource for colleagues or as part of a community of like-minded reflectors who can reflect and comment upon each others' reflections.
1.4 Justify the selection of a model of reflective practice for use when delivering digital literacy learning.
The model I have chosen to use is the unnamed model that was discussed, linked to Kolb's learning cycle. I have chosen to use these 2 models is that Kolb, whilst being criticised for not encouraging critical reflection can easily be adapted to increase it's usefulness through the input of feedback prior to reflection and the inclusion of research on theory where appropriate.
1.5 Describe a minimum of 4 components of a digital reflective practice record.
Digital collaboration: A blog used as a digital reflective practice record allows the writer of the blog to invite peers to read and comment on the blog to add their thoughts and opinions to your reflection.
Digital Creativity: A blog allows free format writing, the insertion of images and videos and podcasts as well as hyperlinks to external information on the internet.
Digital learning: A blog allows learners to utilise information on the internet and combine it and develop from it easily and record on the blog, in a much more efficient method than recording on paper. Other people's blogs can also be used as reference material to aid understanding and develop learner's learning.
Digital literacy - Through the use of a blog a learner can develop their skills in order to evaluate and integrate information from multiple formats via the internet and other digital resources such as email content, other blogs etc and judge it's usefulness, validity and relevance in relation to their chosen reflection.
Components of digital reflective practice record should include, as a minimum, the points set out in Kolb's diagram below, as discussed previously. In addition to this it is good practice to include theory and feedback from learners or relevant peers.
3.1 Create an on-going digital reflective practice record. 3.5 Develop a personal action plan. Please see future blogs for on-going reflective practice and continuation of action plan. Template for reflective blog see below. The below sub headings and action plan will be used each time to maintain continuity. They will be copy and pasted across and added to.
Day 2 Digital Literacy
What went well - why?
I felt much more relaxed this time going into the session as I was less nervous of the technology.
What did not go well - why?
What will I do differently next time?
Theory/research to back this up.
Action plan
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What
do I need to do?
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Why
do I need to do it?
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How
will I do it?
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Support
needed
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Progress
checking 1
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Progress
checking 2
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Signed
off as complete
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Experiment
with blogger.com in order to use it quickly.
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To increase ease and efficiency of using the
software
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Start using to complete homework via this website
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12/6/15
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12/6/15
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Learn
how to convert WAV files to mp3 files
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So I can download voice recorded blogs on my phone to store on
laptop.
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Speak to ICT trainer.
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ICT trainer
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11/6/15
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Take
1 piece of software listed on day 2 slides (in triangle diagram) and practice
with selected software/app. Reflect on uses and weaknesses etc as part of
blog.
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Increase my knowledge of what is available.
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Locate day 2 slides. Save relevant slide. Use internet
to research
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