Using Blogs for Reflecting on Learning
Learning Objective 3
Students will display their ability to reflect on their learning by posting to a course blog with at least 90% accuracy according to the rubric provided. (Bloom level: comprehension)
GRADING RUBRIC FOR REFLECTION BLOG POSTS
Resources
Activities & Assessments
Discussion of Assessment & Learning Objective
Blog - Uses, Benefits & Challenges as Student
Blogs are used in various ways in online classes: for reflection, news, analysis, and to connect with others globally. A blog for reflection by an individual user, such as in this assessment, can give the writer a sense of ownership and personal presence on the Web. Reflection blogs can help students to see their learning, to compare what they know with what they need to learn.
Reflection blogs tend not to be highly collaborative and are usually written by one user. Instructors may use a collaborative class blog or share a blog with a class located far away. In this way, students can learn from and with each other.
Students who construct their learning, learn better, that is the basis of constructivist theory. A reflection blog can help students find meaning and give them time to create understanding. It is best to guide blogging with a rubric or guidelines. The rubric will change depending on the purpose of the blog, but all blogs need good writing and appropriate responses to materials in the course and consistent use.
But blogs are writing focused, so maintaining high-quality writing with appropriate language can be challenging. The language of a blog may range from informal to scholarly, which can make assessment and consistency difficult unless a clear rubric is used. Collaborative blogs can be difficult to manage if writing is not equally shared and posting is not made consistently. Whether collaborative or reflective, blogging can be hard for students who struggle with writing.
Learning Objective 3
Students will display their ability to reflect on their learning by posting to a course blog with at least 90% accuracy according to the rubric provided. (Bloom level: comprehension)
GRADING RUBRIC FOR REFLECTION BLOG POSTS
Resources
- Readings on the uses of blogs and best practices
- Examples of reflective blogs
Activities & Assessments
- Create a blog for personal reflection and personalize it with images and multimedia
- Use the blog regularly to respond to readings and activities during the week and reflect on your learning. Include images and multimedia
Discussion of Assessment & Learning Objective
Blog - Uses, Benefits & Challenges as Student
Blogs are used in various ways in online classes: for reflection, news, analysis, and to connect with others globally. A blog for reflection by an individual user, such as in this assessment, can give the writer a sense of ownership and personal presence on the Web. Reflection blogs can help students to see their learning, to compare what they know with what they need to learn.
Reflection blogs tend not to be highly collaborative and are usually written by one user. Instructors may use a collaborative class blog or share a blog with a class located far away. In this way, students can learn from and with each other.
Students who construct their learning, learn better, that is the basis of constructivist theory. A reflection blog can help students find meaning and give them time to create understanding. It is best to guide blogging with a rubric or guidelines. The rubric will change depending on the purpose of the blog, but all blogs need good writing and appropriate responses to materials in the course and consistent use.
But blogs are writing focused, so maintaining high-quality writing with appropriate language can be challenging. The language of a blog may range from informal to scholarly, which can make assessment and consistency difficult unless a clear rubric is used. Collaborative blogs can be difficult to manage if writing is not equally shared and posting is not made consistently. Whether collaborative or reflective, blogging can be hard for students who struggle with writing.