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Reflection Papers

The reflection papers we write at the end of each week can be used as a resource to summarize the strategies and other material that we covered during the previous week.  Each paper is a short summary that hits the learning targets that may be beneficial for future use.  During school is may sometimes be difficult to find motivation, when I find myself struggling I typically look back to my week 2 reflection paper where I discussed motivation.  The paper helps me  quickly capture the strategies I need to get my work and to do it in the most successful manner possible.  Other sources such as the Trello board are essential for staying organized and setting weekly and daily goals.

Resource Evaluation

When choosing a resource you must be certain of its credibility.  In todays day and age there are thousands of posts on just about any topic written my numerous people, but what makes them credible?  Sites such as yahoo answers and wikipedia may not always be the most reliable sources due to the fact that just anyone can write on them.  Typically using a published article or a website ending in .gov or .edu will have the most reliable information.  While looking for sources ensure that the author or publisher is well credited or even considered an expert in the specific field.  Instead of just using google try using google scholar or other similar search engines.  There is credible information out there, sometimes it may just take a little more time to find.

Technology

Sometime technology may seem to be difficult and frustrating.  However with a little research and possibly some help, nothing is impossible.  Technology is one of the most beneficial inventions that us humans have and was created to make our lives easier, although at times it seems to make them more difficult.  The technology we have today is much more advanced than ever before and will continue to grow and expand becoming more and more stellar.  Technology is something that should be used to your benefit in almost every scenario whether it is doing school with or researching something you enjoy such as sports.  The opportunities are endless.