As I reflect on my learning journey and contributions to the course community, I recognize both my achievements and areas for improvement. This rationale outlines what is working well, where I can enhance my impact, and how I’ve contributed to my own learning and that of my peers. I am confident that I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that will help me in the future. I am proud of the work I have done, and I am looking forward to continuing my learning journey. I am grateful for the opportunity to have shared my experiences with my peers and to have been part of such a wonderful course community.
What Is Working:
Reflection and Self-Improvement:
I actively engage in self-reflection, assessing my progress, strengths, and areas for growth. This reflective practice allowed me to adapt and improve continuously.
Collaboration and Feedback:
Within my core collaboration group, I contribute constructively, provide feedback, and help build a supportive learning environment.
I recognize the value of collective intelligence and actively participate in discussions, fostering a collaborative spirit.
5302-Base Group: Rose Rayner, Samara Marin, Rebecca Chang, & Audrey Parcell
5305-Base Group: Rose Rayner, Samara Marin, Anna Gonzalez, Regginee Booker
Revised and Reflected
By revising all assignments and critically evaluating my work, I demonstrate a commitment to learning from feedback and making necessary adjustments.
Completion of Course Materials & Adherence to Deadlines:
I diligently complete all course readings, videos, and supporting resources. This comprehensive approach ensures a solid foundation for my learning journey.
I meet the various course activity deadlines as indicated in the calendar. Punctuality demonstrates respect for the learning process and contributes to a smooth course experience.
5302 Assignments: Growth Mindset Plan, Learning Manifesto, & ePortfolio
5305 Assignments: Innovation Proposal, Literature Review, Implementation Outline, and Innovation Plan
Leadership Responsibility:
Halfway through my courses, I recognized the need to take on more leadership responsibility within my base groups and courses. I noticed not much discourse was happening in the student/faculty lounges. To see who was working with whom, I put together a spread sheet for our collaborative groups in 5302 & 5305, so we could contact each other based on topics or if someone needed a peer group.
By assuming this leadership role, I help enhance group dynamics, facilitate discussions, and contribute to a more vibrant learning community.
Areas for Improvement:
Increase Active Contributions in Course Forums:
While I engage in discussions, I acknowledge that my participation in various course forums could be posted sooner. To address this, I commit to posting more frequently, earlier, and responding to peers faster.
I aim to deepen my contributions further. I can achieve this by conducting additional research, citing relevant sources, and providing well-rounded perspectives.
Expanding the breadth of my contributions, such as sharing personal experiences, anecdotes, or practical insights beyond research-based posts, will enrich the learning experience for both me and my colleagues.
While my forum posts reflect depth of thinking and drawing on research, I did not cite sources using APA format for every post. I plan to model rigorous academic discourse by providing APA format in each post.
5302 & 5305 Collaboration Impact:
I have learned how to use my learning manifesto, innovation plan, and growth mindset plan from both classes to foster a culture of collaborative innovation for my organization. I want to share how these three elements have impacted my collaboration with others and created a powerful framework for transformative learning experiences.
I use my innovation plan to propose a new idea and communicate its value, feasibility, and desirability to others. It helps me align my vision and strategy with the needs and expectations of the stakeholders in my organization. I have a growth mindset plan that embraces challenges, seeks feedback, and views failures as opportunities for learning and improvement. It helps me overcome obstacles, experiment with new approaches, and continuously develop my skills and knowledge. The growth mindset that I follow is the "power of yet" philosophy, which focuses on the potential rather than the limitations. I created a learning manifesto that expresses my values, beliefs, and goals as a learner. It helps me guide my learning process, motivate myself, and reflect on the outcomes.
These three concepts help me create a positive impact on my collaborations and innovation. By using an innovation plan, I can share my ideas clearly and persuasively, and get constructive feedback from others. By adopting a growth mindset, I can embrace diversity, learn from others, and iterate on my ideas. By creating a learning manifesto, I can articulate my purpose, set my goals, and measure my progress. These practices help me build trust, creativity, and resilience with my collaborators, and ultimately lead to more innovative solutions.
In summary, I have learned a lot from this course and from my peers. I have demonstrated my strengths in reflection, collaboration, revision, completion, adherence, and leadership. I have also identified areas where I can improve, such as increasing and diversifying my contributions in course forums. I have applied the concepts of the learning manifesto, innovation plan, and growth mindset plan to foster a culture of collaborative innovation in my organization. I have experienced the benefits of these concepts in enhancing my learning and collaboration. I have also created a powerful framework for transformative learning experiences that I can use in the future. I am thankful for this opportunity to learn with and from others, and I hope to continue this journey of lifelong learning and innovation.
