One of the most effective ways we can understand what it is we know, what we have learned, and what we still need to know is through reflective writing

One of the most effective ways we can understand what it is we know, what we have learned, and what we still need to know is through reflective writing. While reflective writing is not, by definition, technical writing, this weekly exercise should help you to better assess your progress through the course and course concepts.

Journal Topics:  Comments on course materials, activities, and expectations

For this reflection respond to the following questions about the course:

·           Course materials:

o   Textbook: How would you rate the textbook as far as the clarity of the reading and the examples provided?  Be specific

o   Multi-media – Videos and Readings:  How would you rate the videos and readings as far the clarity and examples provided?  Be specific

·           Activities:

o   Were the assignments, discussions and journals linked to the weekly content?

o   Were the activities challenging but achievable?  Why or why not?

o   Discuss at least one assignment that you found especially challenging or beneficial or both challenging and beneficial.

·           Expectations

o   Did this course meet your expectations as far as meeting your educational goals?  Be specific.

General Requirements

·         Between 250 and 350 words in length.

·         Respond to all prompts in the instructions.

·         Use information from the readings or videos to support your ideas and credit (identify) the source(s) used.

·         Proofread to eliminate technical errors (e.g. spelling, grammar, punctuation).