Di’s E-learning Experience

This is my final reflection before the end of this semester.  As I look back over the entries that I have made in the last three months it is interesting to see how my ideas have developed and attitudes changed.

Last week I read an article by Anne Bartlett-Bragg called “Blogging to Learn“.  (It was a little bit of a light-bulb moment). In this article Anne outlines the different stages that learners go through.  I could see my blog fitting in quite well with these stages.

1. Establishment- set up an initiating blog, my two posts on “Hello World” and “Sunday Reflections” fit into this stage well.
2. Introspection – start paying attention to emotions, learning to record events, and often dealing with software challenges.  Aptly displayed in by blog on “e-Frustration“.
3. Reflective Monologues – starting to become aware of their reflective process,evaluating experiences from structured questions and reviewing articles, e.g. my post on “The Virtual Student“
4. Reflective Dialogue – more enthusiasm, contributing to the blog regularly and a sense of self direction.  e.g.  my blogs on Virtual Class Room and Second Life.
5. Knowledge Artefacts – move to reflecting on knowledge learned and providing guidance to readers.  I did attempt this in “Can the Virtual Classroom replace the traditional Classroom”

When I first commenced my degree in Adult Education we were asked to keep a reflective diary and I must admit that after a couple of entries I found this tedious and didn’t keep it up, even though I recognised the value of reflecting on my learning. I have found using my blog a great way to reflect on my learning. However, I must admit that I think I have taken to the idea of blogging and find it a much more rewarding medium for reflection. I like the fact that you can link with other resources, e.g. your photos, del.icio.us, and other blogs of interest.  It is also a great way to receive feedback  and hits from other bloggers who are interested in similar topics. Yes! I agree with  Anne Bartlett-Bragg “Blogging does provide the learner with a creative interaction”. 

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