Reflection Blog Post Module 1

Oftentimes, we can associate research with boring meaningless information that can take forever to do. A lot of people think that learning is just research, and reading boring articles and books. Learning is fun! Learning can be very diverse just like people. Reflecting on the information and resources that were given in module 1 in-class ELRC 7501 was an introduction to the important roles that evaluators play in any project or program. Evaluators can contribute to advancing the process of using technology effectively and efficiently to support learning, instruction, and performance. As I applied the information I read to my own learning, I gave myself an evaluation of what I have observed in the past about my own learning skills. I am more of a visual learner, but over the years through schooling and practice, I have adapted other learning styles that have helped process information differently. Being a versatile student with different methods of learning has helped me adapt to the teaching styles from different teachers and coaches throughout my academic/ professional career.    

The way I approach challenges, I approach them with the mindset that failure is not an option. This oftentimes is not the best way to approach my challenges, because sometimes your failure can be one of your biggest lessons. Looking back on my past actions to how I approach my challenges, I see a pattern of overworking myself by doing things that are not meaningful to my journey. I plan to overcome my challenges in this course by taking the time to sit back and become the observer, listen to my peers' thoughts and ideas thoroughly, and learn how to become a problem solver without overworking myself. The design of this course ELRC 7501 is intended to help prepare me to plan, create, and apply innovative digital assessment and evaluation in education and training. This course will help me overcome my challenges, to help me prepare me to become a better problem solver and project manager.

The lesson that I learned about myself that will be useful to this course, is that I must keep in mind that there are levels of learning. I must always remember this when teaching new skills. Course ELRC 7501 is designed to introduce research-based frameworks, approaches, techniques, and best practices regarding assessment and evaluation in educational technology. Learning how to overcome my challenges will help me grasp a better understanding of the goals of this class. During this course, I plan to research frameworks that support educating and training. Now, take the time to follow me over the next several weeks to watch my research grow at Louisiana State University in Educational Technology.