•How does writing reflection(s) help the learner’s learning?
Reflection is a form of mental processing.
Reflection can also act as a feedback for teacher to see student's understanding and how effective the lesson is from student's reflection and what they have learned. Reflection can in turn help students to Reflection can help to increase the value of the learning experience by helping learners to make meaning out of the process they are engaged in. Learners are able to relate new knowledge to prior knowledge and have deeper understanding.
•How different is the learning experience between writing reflections with Weblogs and that of using a paper and pencil?
Weblogs provides more flexibility and enhance the uses of reflections compared to the conventional method of using paper and pencil. When students write their reflections on weblogs, they can also invite their mentor or other group members to view and share their ideas. This way, they can learn from their peers as well.
By writing reflections on weblogs, this has enable students the power to take charge of their own learning. They can write reflections anytime and anywhere they want. This can help to promote self directed learning. Students can start to cultivate the habit of writing daily reflections without the need of being told to do so. Students in the 21st century are more IT savvy. Hence, they are more comfortable to write their reflections on weblogs than using paper and pen.
Weblogs provides more flexibility and enhance the uses of reflections compared to the conventional method of using paper and pencil. When students write their reflections on weblogs, they can also invite their mentor or other group members to view and share their ideas. This way, they can learn from their peers as well.
By writing reflections on weblogs, this has enable students the power to take charge of their own learning. They can write reflections anytime and anywhere they want. This can help to promote self directed learning. Students can start to cultivate the habit of writing daily reflections without the need of being told to do so. Students in the 21st century are more IT savvy. Hence, they are more comfortable to write their reflections on weblogs than using paper and pen.
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