ELDL+5366+Reflection

My final assignment for EDLD 5366 was to use everything that I had learned to create a newsletter. I enjoyed completing this assignment. As a matter of fact, I have enjoyed all of the assignments in this course. It has been my favorite course so far.

To create the newsletter I used what I learned about CRAP. The font that was used throughout the project showed consistency. The color of the logo was repeated in the headlines. Alignment and proximity were taken into consideration when placing the clipart. This is not the way I would have created the newsletter before completing this course. Previously, I would have used a few more colors and fonts for the headlines. I now know that would have been distracting to the reader.

As a learner, I found that I relied heavily on the rubric to assess my progress and performance. Even as I am writing this reflection, I am looking back on the rubric to ensure that I am addressing the appropriate topics. This heavy reliance on the rubric surprised me. I have never really used rubrics in my classes. I will definitely start incorporating them.

I did not participate in any of the web conferences. However, I always enjoy participating in the discussion forums. It is great to hear all of the different ideas of my colleagues. The forums have definitely improved my performance in this and all of my courses.

As for what I gained about learning, I don’t think that I learned anything new in this course about “how” I learn. My past interactions and collaborations with colleagues will impact my future learning in a positive manner because I have had wonderful experiences.