Core Activity 2.2: Reflection

Activity 2.1 has fizzled out so im starting the reflection, plus im also behind and need to get a move on.

I was late into the task so was always going to be on the back foot and playing catch-up. The task seems to have been driven by 2 members of the team, Steve, and Giulia, both have done a great job in getting things moving. It’s a shame that more people have not contributed. I have also noticed reading other blogs that this has happened in other tutor groups. I’ve skim read a few articles and made some contributions to the template,the reading list and made an effort with the discussion section.

Ive found the activity straightforward, doing it as a group is much more difficult if only few contribute.

It seems really quite on the forums which is a shame, would like a social area, somewhere to get to know my course buddies a bit better. I learn much better through interaction with others.

Based on the 'framework for personal and professional development' as seen at the top.

Technology related competency

Using the forums, wiki, blog, Google search. I have found the forums really difficult to navigate and use, really don’t like them, it seems so restrictive. When i expand all the comments, its a massive document, if I don't expand them i cant find the conversation string in looking for.

Research related competency

Read core readings - highlighted drivers for e-portfolio development.

Researched possible reasons why the HE Progress Files have had slow uptake.

Lots to read and take in which i should be used to having completed H800. Im kinda used to reading lots of text so its not too bad at the moment. Finding it difficult as a lot of the texts are based around the context of higher education, which im not that familiar with. I need to get a better understanding of this area as it could be important for my understanding progress on the course.

Communication related competency

Using the forums to make points and have discussions (although somewhat limited). Im a bit at the lack of participation especially as we have been given group work. I wonder if a different form of communication would suit others, ive seen that a few use skype, perhaps we could arrange a skype session??