Reflective Writing: Reflecting on learning for the

Digital Portfolios

K- 5ESS, PSS, and WHS

Karen Switzer and Gail BournDecember 2011

Laconia School District

Examples of using technology to enhance learning: Researching a topic online (reading online) Using technology tools:

◦ ipad, computer, netbooks, digital cameras, flip cameras, etc

Publishing work using technology:◦ Research reports◦ Brochures◦ Power Point, or Prezi presentation◦ Digital Stories

Use of technology in Content Areas

Exit slip – using an index card students write down what they learned

Sticky note with main thoughts Anchor Chart: generate ideas as whole

group and teacher scribes ideas connected to learning in content area and technology

Word Bank: generate specific words to use in the reflection

Preparing to write the Reflection on Learning:

Content area learning:◦ Science◦ Social Studies◦ Mathematics◦ Language Arts◦ Physical Education◦ Art & Music

Technology:◦ We (teachers) ask ourselves: How did the

use of technology enhance and extend learning?

Reflecting on Learning

Writing the reflection

Writing to Learn: Learning to Write:

Quick writes to reflect on learning using technology

Exit slips Post-its Brainstorming ideas Word banks that

include both the content area and technology vocabulary

A reflection that demonstrates learning in the content area and the use of technology

A reflection that is specific to learning around the content and the technology used

The reflection will demonstrate and assess students’ knowledge of content.

Common Core Writing Document GLE Math/Science / Social Studies

document Standards for Art, PE, and Music NETS - S (for students) NETS –T (for teachers)

Standards

In the district’s shared folder Create a new reflection specifically

designed to assess content knowledge: ◦ Pose questions that connect learning to the

content area Students may complete the reflection:

◦ Whole group in the classroom using netbooks◦ In the media center or other lab areas◦ Individually◦ In some cases with individual modifications

Examples of Reflections