Week 2

So here we are once again, in a rather nostalgic mood, looking
back on the 3 hours that was ‘Week two of iReflect’. Melodramatic? Maybe. But nonetheless
a lot of progress was made by me this week and I am rather proud of it.
Therefore, I think this introduction deserves all the theatre I can give it.

I managed to stay on task for the whole session; there was
no unnecessary YouTubing or Facebooking (astounding, I know! Even I’m shocked).

In regards to what was actually accomplished, I managed to create a page for part of Brief One and covered some key aspects of ‘Reflective Practice’. Firstly, I did some research on the subject
and covered four key questions about reflective practice. Also came across a
very simple and self explanatory diagram on the reflective cycle and a somewhat
strange but effective clip on the topic. Check it out guys, feedback and
thoughts would be appreciated.

I did find some things a little difficult this week. For example,
I wanted to use mainly academic resources for my research and although there
are a number of sources available, I find it tedious having to scavenge though
all the gibberish to find something that I could use. Do academics always
waffle this much?

Another thing I found a little challenging (and this may
come as a surprise to you) is writing these reflective blogs. I find it hard to
firstly, think about the things that were obstacles AND THEN having to write
about them! It’s a major thorn in my backside. In other words: Pain In My Ass. Maybe
self reflection isn’t one of my strong points. *Sigh* yes I know, I don’t have
a choice. After all, this paper is called iREFLECT.

Wrapping it up for another week, overall not a bad attempt (in
my opinion that is, Frank may think otherwise). Plan for next week is to do
finish up the rest of Brief One (this time cover ePortfolios) and begin
thinking about possible options for Brief two. I do have some ideas floating
around in this noggin of mine and I shall fill you all in soon.
¡Hasta la proxima semana!