July 3

We responded to one of three quotes about reflection for the writing into the day (see slide 171 on the PowerPoint).

Then, we went over the questions from yesterday (see slide172  on the PowerPoint).  The class answered the questions in the following ways:

• A reflection is very well put together.
• There was writing and then something else and then writing and then something else.
• There are examples.  The examples are evidence of how she became a better writer.
• She is explaining why it affected her.
• I like it as an example because of the way she links what happened before to what is happening now.

• Make statements and explain where she got the information or how she changed as a writer
• There are links to writing and pictures.
• It sounded like she was talking to herself.

What threads have you been considering? 

• Student identity
• Writing abilities
• Realization of the levels of achievement I’ve developed
• How discussion based classroom affected me

We discussed how to embed the final drafts using Scribd (see syllabus for instructions).  We also discussed how to hyperlink (creating a link that will take the reader to another post):

1. Log into blogger
2. Hit the orange pencil to create a post
3. Copy and paste your final reflection into the blog post
4. Highlight the word or words you want to turn into a hyperlink (such as “this post” or “Definition Essay”).  The highlighted words should give the reader a clue about the content that is hyperlinked.
5. Click the word “Link” (It is in line with where you can change your text font or color)
6. Open a new internet window or tab and go to the post to which you want to hyperlink.
7. Copy the URL to that post.
8. Go back to your final reflection post.
9. Next to “Web Address,“ paste in the URL that you copied.
10. Click ok.
11. Repeat Steps 4-10 for all hyperlinks you want to create for your final reflection.
12. Hit “Publish”

Important: Click “View Blog” and make sure ALL of your hyperlinks work correctly.  Working hyperlinks are part of the grade for your final reflection.

Finally, we began brainstorming for the final reflection using slides 173-178 on the PowerPoint.

Homework (due Monday):

• Post an instructor comments reflection on your blog

Note: ALL final drafts must be turned in on your blog by the due dates in order to pass the course.