Open AccessElectronic Documentation of Learning: Alternate Reflective Discussion Formats
Author(s) -
Ann Sherman,
Angela Rokne
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
in education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1927-6117
DOI - 10.37119/ojs2010.v16i1.50
Subject(s) - journaling file system , documentation , reflective practice , psychology , reflective writing , process (computing) , grasp , pedagogy , mathematics education , teacher education , reflection (computer programming) , computer science , data file , database , programming language , operating system
An electronic reflective journaling process is described here. Second year preservice teachers engaged with their professors through an electronic documentation of learning tool that was transformed over the period of a term. The practice of sharing, analyzing, deliberating and making professional judgments in a supportive, on-line, reflective process enhanced the ability of these new teachers to truly grasp the experiences they were engaged in. The process invited them to explore their beliefs and practices in ways that moved them beyond the simple functioning as a teacher, to truly becoming a teacher.Keywords: preservice teachers; electronic reflective journaling; teacher education