Mirror, mirror on the wall....

A little reflection is good for learning! Pardon the pun, but reflection can mirror the metacognitive process and allow the writer to see where they have been, where they are, and make projections as to where they may go or may want to go with learning. Assessing my own expectations for each project, comprehending the framework of the course expectations, and putting in effort that accomplishes the connections between my real life and the course content and activities produces changes in my own thinking; this is what my learning is all about. Learning is transformative, for sure. The process of learning can take a person down many paths and the curriculum presented can definitely develop new ways of thinking about what learning is. In this course, the questions, what is a learning community, what is a community of practice, and etc., have been presented and I have a much better understanding of their meaning from the interaction with other members of the class, their projects, my projects, and the texts and other assignments. Reflection on what has been accomplished can definitely help what you learn to "stick." Reflection is an important component of any learning activity, and blogging, definitely, can assist a learner in recording, reviewing, and reflecting on their classroom experiences. Blogging is a great way to journal the development of new ways of thinking about the subject matter learned over time.