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COMM610 iReflectPaper Handbook

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AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

PAPER HANDBOOK

COMM610 iReflect

Bachelor of Arts (English & New Media Studies)

Paper title iReflect

Paper code COMM610

Credit points 15

Level 6

Pre-requisites nil

Co-requisites nil

Class contact hours 36

Lecturers:

Karen Wise (Paper Leader)

COMM 610/02 (Monday studio)

Office: WT 1102

Ph: Ext 6677

Email: kwise@aut.ac.nz

Sonja Gallagher

COMM 610/12 ( Thursday studio)

Office: WT809

Ph: Ext 6830

Email: sogall@aut.ac.nz

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Faculty of Culture and Society

iReflect

Code: COMM610Level: 6Points: 15Prerequisites: NilCo-requisites: NilClass Contact Hours: 36

PrescriptorCreation of an individual e-portfolio, developing in the process the ability to compose in a variety of media and reflect on your own work. The portfolio will be based on a project proposal that you negotiate with your lecturer. Your project will be carried out in studio sessions within a collaborative working environment.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment CriteriaBy the end of this paper students should be able to:

1. Create a digital asset meeting the requirements of the relevant brief.

2. Research, analyse, link/cite, and reference sources relating to the e-portfolio.

3. Actively interact (online and offline) with peers and lecturers.

4. Successfully manage project work.

5. Critically reflect on the progress of project work and associated learning.

Content1. e-portfolios 2. Digital assets. 3. Using links, sources and citations.4. Evaluating and critiquing: portfolios of self and peers. 5. Reflecting on learner experience: writing reflectively

Reading:Web-based self-directed research

Assessment: (Standards-based)e-portfolio (uploaded)

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Paper OutlineWk Studio Focus for week Schedule

1 IntroductionBrief 1

Overview of iReflectIntroduction to Brief 1

Join Wordpress Set up iReflect blogsite. Post URL on iReflect hub. Create 3 pages on blog: “Reflective Practice”; “Brief 2 Proposal”, “Comments”.Begin locating web-based sources and information on reflective practice & reflective writing.Consider possibilities for Brief 2 portfolio project.

2 Brief 1Development of Brief 1 blog.Presentations from former stds.Brief 2 proposal.

Practise formatting Wordpress blogs Continue locating web-based sources and information on reflective practice & reflective writing.Begin posting information on Brief 1 blog.Discuss your ideas for Brief 2 proposal with lecturer.

3 Brief 1Development of Brief 1 blog.Brief 2 proposal.

Continue locating web-based sources and information on reflective practice & reflective writing.Continue posting this information.Begin writing Brief 2 proposal.Group discussion & feedback on Brief 2 proposals.Begin posting written feedback on blogs of two classmates.

4 Brief 1 “

Formative assessment:

Complete Brief 1 with all required artefacts posted, including full Brief 2 proposal.Continue posting feedback to others.Complete Brief 1 by Sat 25 March.

5 Brief 2 Introduction to Brief 2Formative feedback on Brief 1

Create 3 more pages on your blog menu for Brief 2: “My e-portfolio” ; “Reflections” ; “Affinity group”Begin developing the artefacts for your Brief 2 e-portfolio (as per your proposal).

6 Brief 2 Formative feedback on Brief 1 Continue posting to your e-portfolioReflect on learning. Make notes for your reflective journal.

7 Brief 2Development of e-portfolio.Reflective writing.

Continue posting to your e-portfolio.Reflect on learning. Identify affinity group/groups. Post names on appropriate page & begin communication, both on-line and off-line. Post first reflective journal entry on “Reflections” page

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Drop-in studioContinue posting to your e-portfolio. Reflect on learning.Continue communication within affinity groups.

9 Brief 2

Development of e-portfolio.Reflective writing.

Milestone Formative assessment “

Continue posting to your e-portfolio Reflect on learning. Continue communication within affinity groupsPost second reflective journal entryTwo reflections posted in reflective journal by Sat 13 May Formative assessment milestone.

10 Brief 2Development of e-portfolio.Reflective writing.

Continue posting to your e-portfolio.Reflect on learning. Continue communication within affinity groups

11 Brief 2 Drop-in studioContinue posting to your e-portfolio. Reflect on learning. Continue communication within affinity groupsPost third reflective journal entry

12 Brief 2 Final studio Finish posting to your e-portfolio. Final communication within affinity groups

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13 Brief 2 Summative assessment Post final reflective journal entryFinal submission date: Sun 11 June

Assessments There are 2 briefs you need to fulfill:

Briefs Assessment type & date due

Brief 1Exploring the potential of e-portfolios, reflective practice and reflective writing.Presenting a project proposal.

Formative: end of week 4

Brief 2 Developing your digital asset, reflective practice and reflective writing.

Formative milestone: two reflections end of week 9Summative: end of week 13

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iReflect Formative Assessment: Brief 1

NAME: Learning outcomes √ Performance indicators / Assessment criteria Not yet

at required standard

Achievement above minimum required standard.

1. Create a digital asset meeting the requirements of the relevant brief.

Your e-portfolio shows an understanding of the capabilities of the WordPress platform by including a profile, text, hyperlinks, images,& video, Your e-portfolio is well designed & presented.Your proposal for your Brief 2 digital asset:: identifies your aim – the specific skills you plan to develop/enhance identifies how this will benefit your programme of study or related personal learning goal identifies the web-based resources it will use. identifies what you will post on your page presents a detailed, systematic plan of action for weeks 5-12 criteria against which you will reflect on your progress

D C B A

2. Research, analyse and link/reference sources relating to the e-portfolio.

You research and identify the essential characteristics of: e-portfolios reflective practice and reflective writingYou refer to a wide range of theoretical sources, & include citations in APA format, both: direct (quoted) and indirect (paraphrased) You annotate audio-visual links and sources.You identify at least two theoretical sources which will guide your Brief 2 projectYou appropriately link / APA reference all sources and information.

3. Actively interact (online and offline) with peers and lecturers.

You work collaboratively within the studio, discussing your e-portfolio (content/ technical problems/ ideas, etc.) with classmates and with your lecturer. You post constructive on-line feedback on the blogs of at least two classmates. Feedback is pasted onto your “Comments” page.

4. Successfully manage the progress of project work.

You attend all scheduled studio sessions. You post work onto your e-portfolio regularly.You produce sufficient quantities of work to actively engage with the brief.

5. Critically reflect on progress of project work and associated learning

ASSESSED IN BRIEF 2 ONLY

Note: A requirement for completing this paper (i.e. obtaining an overall pass grade) is achievement of the minimum required standard at summative (final) assessment, for each of the Learning Outcomes 1-4.Comment:

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iReflect Summative Assessment: Brief 2NAME: GRADE:

Learning outcomes

Performance indicators / Assessment criteria Not yet at required standard

Achievement above minimum required standard.

11. Create a digital asset meeting the requirements of the relevant brief.

Your digital asset shows an understanding of the capabilities of WordPress by incorporating many of the features available (including images).Your page is well-designed for its purpose and content.Postings are appropriate and comprise sufficient volume and quality of work to effectively fulfil your project proposal.

D C B A

22. Research, analyse and link/reference sources relating to the e-portfolio.

Your reflections include APA-formatted in-text citations from at least two theoretical sources which have informed your project. In-text citations comprise both direct (quoted) and indirect (paraphrased)You have appropriately linked and referenced sources of all artefacts. You have included a full APA-style reference list.

33. Actively interact (online and offline) with peers and lecturers.

You have sought critical feedback from your lecturer on the content and construction of your asset.You have actively engaged with classmates in discussing your work (ideas/technical issues/sources etc) & providing feedback.You have posted critical/analytical on-line feedback to your affinity group members regularly throughout weeks 7-12.

44. Successfully manage individual project work.

You have consistently attended scheduled studio sessions and attended drop-in studios as required You have posted evidence of e-portfolio project work weekly. You have met the Week 9 milestone.

455. Critically reflect on

progress of project work and associated learning

You have engaged in regular ongoing reflective practice as evidenced in four dated journal entries (weeks 7, 9, 11, 13).Reflections comprise a total of at least 1400 words.Reflections demonstrate: an understanding of the reflective practice cycle appropriate reflective writing style reflective depth

Note: A requirement for completing this paper (i.e. obtaining an overall pass grade) is achievement of the minimum required standard at summative (final) assessment, for each of the assessment criteria 1-5.

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The e-portfolio

An e-portfolio is a digitized collection of artefacts including demonstrations, resources, and accomplishments that represent an individual, group, community, organisation, or institution. This collection can comprise text-based, graphic, or multi-media elements.

An e-portfolio is more than a simple collection however; it can also serve as an administrative tool to manage and organise work created with different applications and control who can see or discuss the work. The benefits of an e-portfolio typically derive from the exchange of ideas and feedback between the author and those who view and interact with e-portfolio. In addition the author’s personal reflection on the work inside an e-portfolio helps create a meaningful learning experience (Lorenzo and Ittleson, 2005, p. 1).

Reflective Practice

Reflective practice is perhaps best understood as an approach which promotes autonomous learning that aims to develop students' understanding and critical thinking skills. What is reflective practice. (2009) para. 2

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The Briefs

Brief 1: Exploring the potential of e-portfolios and reflective practice (weeks 1-4).

1. Use the internet to find out about different types of e-portfolios and related issues. This is so you can understand the possibilities that e-portfolios offer to users, and make informed choices in how you develop your own portfolio. Some possible questions to keep in mind during online research are:

- What are e-portfolios and how do they differ from traditional portfolios?- What software, platforms or management systems are commonly used?- What are some freedom, control, learning, and privacy issues connected to e-

portfolio use?

2. Use the internet to find out about reflective practice in learning contexts.

- What is the reflective practice cycle? - How can reflective practice enhance learning?- What types of reflective practice are appropriate for the purposes of this paper?

What are the stages of these types of reflective practice?- What are the characteristics of reflective writing which distinguish it from other

writing genres?

Please note that ALL information and ideas that you have sourced from the internet, whether copied directly or paraphrased in your own words, MUST BE REFERENCED both in-text and in a reference list. Also, anything copied directly must be clearly indicated by quote marks or by indents (if part of a larger text).YOU WILL RECEIVE A FAIL GRADE FOR THIS BRIEF IF THIS CRITERION IS NOT FOLLOWED. In-text citations must be hyperlinked and/or in APA style. However there must be a final APA style reference list included in your view. There are numerous web resources that provide examples of APA referencing.

3. Develop a proposal for your Brief 2 digital asset.

You will develop a proposal for a digital asset using an e-portfolio (possibly in conjunction with other web based platforms), which you will work on and develop during the studio sessions in Weeks 5-12. This could include text (narrative, analysis or discussion), a site (blog, wiki, webpage) or some other kind of multi-media production (podcast, animation, virtuality).

There are four main criteria to consider for the selection of your digital asset.

- Content is web-sourced as much as possible.- It demonstrates a skill related to the knowledge base and capabilities you are

acquiring through your programme of study in your chosen major(s). For

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example it could focus on an area of learning you are having difficulty with or want to develop further.

- It feeds back into the world-wide-web, by providing information or resources for other web users.

- It is something you will be able to critically reflect on.

NB you cannot submit the same work that has been or will be submitted for assessment on another paper.

Your proposal will answer the following questions:

- What will your digital asset consist of i.e. what will you post in your e-portfolio? - How is it related to your current or future programme of study?- What is the aim of your asset? What skill(s) do you aim to develop/improve?

How will you demonstrate these?- What is your weekly plan of action (present a detailed plan in table form for each

week - Week 5, Week 6,…. Week 12)- What criteria will you use to identify whether you are making progress towards

your aim? - What theoretical references will you use to guide, benchmark and evaluate your

own work? List at least two reference sources.

4. Create a Wordpress blog showcasing 1-3 above.

5. Look at the portfolios being developed by other students and provide constructive feedback through Comments.

Please note: Brief 1 will be assessed on the basis of its published form atthe end of week 4. Work added to the brief after this date will not be assessed.

References

Lorenzo, G. and Ittleson, J. (2005). An overview of e-portfolios. Retrieved 16 July, 2009 from http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI3001.pdf

What is reflective practice. (2009). Retrieved 16 July, 2009 fromhttp://www.ukcle.ac.uk/resources/reflection/what.html

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Brief 2: Developing your digital asset

1. Develop the digital asset proposed in Brief 1 using WordPress and other web-based interfaces.

This will mostly happen during the three hour studio sessions in weeks 5-12. The best way to approach this is by systematically building a component of your asset each week to reach a target predetermined in your weekly plan. For example, if you are subtitling videos, you may set a target of subbing 4 videos overall, thus every week you will complete the subbing of half of one video.

2. Reflect on the progress of your digital asset, what you have learned, what was helpful for your learning, what challenges you faced, changes or improvements you will implement and any critical moments or realisations you encountered. You may also reflect on the technological interfaces you engage with, and the reflective process itself.

Use the information gathered in Brief 1 to guide your reflective process. The written reflections should be entered in four dated postings in weeks 7, 9, 11, 13, with the week 13 entry comprising an overall reflection on the whole project. Minimum total word count 1400 words.

3. Interact.

Identify an affinity group with whom you interact regularly both online and offline. Invite comments on your portfolio and the way it is developing. The information gathered can be incorporated into your asset and reflections. Regularly add constructive feedback on the portfolios within your group. Copy each dated item of feedback into the Affinity Group page on your Wordpress site.

Please note: Your Brief 2 e-portfolio must be completed and published by Sunday 30 Oct. Any posts added after this date will not be included in the assessed work.

ALL information and ideas that you have sourced from the internet, whether copied directly or paraphrased in your own words, MUST BE REFERENCED both in-text and in a reference list. Also, anything copied directly must be clearly indicated by quote marks or by indents (if part of a larger text).YOU WILL RECEIVE A FAIL GRADE FOR THIS BRIEF IF THIS CRITERION IS NOT FOLLOWED. It is not always necessary to follow APA in-text style – other forms of referencing such as hyper-linking might be used. However there must be a final APA style reference list included in your view. There are numerous web resources that provide examples of APA referencing.

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OTHER THINGS

Dishonesty in Assessments:The following are important with regard to dishonesty in assessments. The AUT General Academic Regulations are quoted below:

General Academic RegulationsThe University academic regulations shall be breached if a student during an examination or assessment:

i. copies from, or inappropriately communicates with another person;ii. is found in possession of books or any other unauthorised equipment or material;iii. plagiarises the work of another without indicating that the ideas are not the

student’s own;iv. collaborates with others in the preparation of material, except where this has

been approved as an assessment requirement;v. re-submits previously submitted work without prior approval of the examination

board; orvi. uses any other unfair means

Please note that any incident that is found to be in breach of this regulation will be taken very seriously and will result in loss of marks or suspension from the programme. For more information, see 2004 AUT Calendar and also visit the AUT web-site www.aut.ac.nz

Extensions and Late Penalties for AssessmentsTests: The final assessment must be sat on the scheduled day. In the case of sickness, bereavement or exceptional circumstances, aegrotat considerations are possible subject to AUT Rules and Regulations. For more information, visit the AUT web-site www.aut.ac.nz

Extensions: A time extension for submitting briefs may be granted in cases of sickness, bereavement or exceptional circumstances. Reasons that amount to inefficient time management or work commitments are not grounds for an extension being granted. Extensions are obtainable only in advance of the assignment’s due date. Applications should be made to the lecturer concerned. (See Request for Extension forms, and the BA ENMS Handbook) Where no extension has been arranged or granted, late assignments will be given a penalty of one part grade per day late. For example, a B+ assignment, handed in two days late, will be awarded a B- grade.

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REQUEST FOR EXTENSION

Name of Student: _________________________________________________________

Paper: _________________________________________________________

Assignment: _________________________________________________________

Due date/time: _________________________________________________________

Extension requested to: ___________________________________________________(Date/time)

Reason: _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Granted Declined

Lecturer’s signature: Date:

When this has been signed, the lecturer keeps a copy and gives a copy to the student to hand in with the assignment.

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LATE ASSIGNMENTS(Medical/Exceptional Circumstances)

Name of Student: ___________________________________________________

Date handed in: _____________________ Time: ________________

Extension granted? Yes No

Signature of lecturer: _____________________________________________

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