Ishara Brent Reflection 10

Discussion on the importance of setting aside time for reflection

Setting aside time for reflection is very important because it helps students feel good about their accomplishments and it makes learning stick. Reflecting is an essential way of learning and helps students reveal things they might not otherwise think about. For example, what they learned, their growth as learners, and what they want to learn in projects ahead. Asking questions is also important when reflecting. Reflections help students think about how joyous and gratifying the learning journey can be.

Discussion on the reason students need to reflect and elaborate

Students need to reflect and elaborate to earn more decisions for subsequent projects. Projects help open students’ eyes and provide questions to reflect. Students can use wiki to elaborate and organize a proposal. The students get to be evaluated by educators which help them to elaborate.

Discussion on how schools build tradition and identity

Schools build tradition and identity by being known for something special, such as, teams, projects, or programs. Community members play a he part because once they begin to notice and value students’ accomplishments, they will give schools enthusiastic support. Schools build tradition and identity because once they have established a tradition of excellence, students will feel it’s a privilege to honor the tradition with their hard work. Schools’ identities are tied to their traditions.

Discussion on the importance celebrating a project

It is important to celebrate a project  to showcase students work and accomplishments. Celebrating a project, celebrates learning and building a schools’ identity. There are a lot of way to celebrate a project, in a classroom, or on the web. It is also important because it anchor memories in students’ minds.

Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project

Concepts in this chapter elate to our topic Staying Healthy, because we set aside time to reflect as well. It helps us learn, and remember what we learned about Education Technology. We also plan to celebrate once we are done with all are assignments. Great way to end the semester.