Rationale for Self-Assessment Score: 95/100
As I reflect on my contributions to my learning and the learning community in courses 5304 and 5317, I believe I have demonstrated consistent engagement, growth, and collaboration that justifies a self-assessment score of 95.
What's Working:
1. Comprehensive Approach to Assignments: My work on the Organizational Change Strategy/Plan and 5317 Compilation Post demonstrates a thorough integration of multiple frameworks. For instance, I've successfully combined the "What's My Why" concept with the Influencer Strategy, focusing on three vital behaviors: utilizing Adobe Captivate, collecting and applying feedback, and promoting interactivity. This integrative approach shows my ability to synthesize complex ideas into a cohesive strategy.
2. Iterative Writing Process: The development of my article on interactive videos in higher education exemplifies my commitment to refining ideas. Starting from an initial outline that structured key topics like the relevance of interactive videos in higher education and their impact on student learning, I progressed to a rough draft that incorporated real-world examples and case studies. This process culminated in a final draft that not only presented theoretical concepts but also explored practical applications, demonstrating my growth as a writer and researcher.
3. Integration of Course Concepts: My work consistently bridges concepts from both 5304 and 5317 courses. For example, in my innovation plan using Adobe Captivate, I've applied theoretical frameworks like the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) to a practical goal of increasing student engagement and course performance by 10% in 3 months. This demonstrates my ability to translate theoretical knowledge into actionable strategies in educational technology.
4. Active Participation and Collaboration: My engagement with peers is evident in the detailed peer comments reflection. I've not only received feedback but have also critically analyzed it, planning specific improvements such as making platform suggestions clickable and incorporating visual aids to enhance reader engagement.
Areas for Improvement:
1. Visual Aids: Based on peer feedback, I recognize the need to incorporate more visual elements. For future work, I plan to create infographics summarizing key concepts like the stages of implementing interactive videos in higher education.
2. Conciseness: I aim to improve the conciseness of my writing by replacing phrases like "the use of" with more direct language. This will involve a thorough editing process focused on eliminating unnecessary words without losing essential content.
3. Transitions: To improve the flow between sections, I'll implement transition sentences that clearly link ideas. For instance, when moving from discussing the benefits of interactive videos to addressing implementation challenges, I'll ensure a logical progression of thought.
Key Contributions:
1. Revision and Reflection: My peer comments reflection demonstrates my commitment to continuous improvement. I've not only acknowledged the feedback but also outlined specific plans to incorporate suggestions, such as improving conciseness and adding visual elements.
2. Collaborative Engagement: I've actively contributed to and received feedback from my core collaboration group, which includes Samara Marin, Amburh Richard, and Rose Rayner. Our collaborative efforts have been particularly evident in the development of my publication rough draft and final, where we've shared ideas on improving our publications. I provided feedforward to the following individuals: Rose Rayner, Samara Marin, Maria Montemayor, Amburh Richard, and Kayla Miller.
3. Comprehensive Engagement: My completion of all course materials is reflected in the depth of my work. For instance, my discussion of self-differentiated leadership in the organizational change strategy shows an understanding of course concepts beyond surface level.
4. Timely Submissions: I've consistently met all deadlines, allowing for meaningful peer interactions and timely feedback incorporation.
Supporting Contributions:
1. Leadership: In developing the Organizational Change Strategy/Plan, I took a leadership role by initiating discussions on how to integrate various frameworks like the Influencer Model and 4DX into a cohesive strategy. This demonstrates my ability to guide group thinking towards innovative solutions.
2. Active Participation: My contributions to course activities go beyond mere completion. For example, in forum discussions about the potential of interactive videos, I've shared personal experiences and research findings, sparking further debate and exploration among peers.
3. Forum Engagement: My forum posts have consistently demonstrated depth of thinking backed by research. For instance, when discussing the impact of interactive videos on student engagement, I cited studies showing improved retention rates and provided APA-formatted references, encouraging evidence-based discussions.
In conclusion, my work demonstrates a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and application of course concepts. The integration of ideas from both 5304 and 5317 is evident in my ability to connect theoretical frameworks with practical applications in educational technology. My comprehensive approach to assignments, such as the detailed exploration of interactive videos in higher education, showcases my ability to conduct thorough research and present ideas coherently.
While there's always room for improvement, particularly in areas like visual presentation and conciseness, I believe my consistent engagement, thorough approach to assignments, and active collaboration justify a self-assessment score of 95. Moving forward, I'm excited to implement the improvements identified through peer feedback, further enhancing my contributions to the learning community.
