Journaling+in+Moodle

Journaling in Moodle Dayna Laur Central York HS dlaur@cysd.k12.pa.us

American Studies Law AP US Government


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Journals **** A 21st Century Update **

Fundamental organizing principle Frame student inquiry Promote critical thinking
 * Essential Question?**

Journaling Students can view comments to study for their test Students can add to their journal Feature for grading Students are able to access moodle from home Teacher can provide feedback
 * Moodle Feature**

Constructivist Approach Teachers as facilitators Students revise prior learning
 * The 21st Century Link**

Approx. 10 minutes of class – usually plenty of time to complete the journal and reflect upon what they did during the day
 * How much in class time to use it?**

If connection problems, etc. students can complete at home, use remediation time to complete, no issues with completing journal

Closure – great way to reflect upon lesson Ongoing – continually add to it. Quick!
 * Assessment**

Scoring Rubric Worth 15 pts. – located on wiki

Helps to organize information Good review Improved test scores
 * Student Thoughts?**