Group Collaboration
One of the main focuses throughout this course was working with a group. I learned so much from the group project section of this course in terms of group collaboration, communication, and completion. Working with a group online is much different then it is in person. Early communication is important in order to be successful and group goal setting is vital to the completion of a project. There are so many different ways to communicate with group members including Carmen Connect, Google Docs, and iMessage. I learned valuable information when it comes to creating a timeline to ensure that every group member stays on track, not being afraid to reach out to people and motivate them when they seem to be falling behind, and creating a presentation with people you have never met in person.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting
Throughout this course, I have been able to practice and utilize the S.M.A.R.T. goal setting technique. In order to reach my goals and gain success, I need to make sure that goal is very specific. All of my goals should be able to answer the who, what, where, why, and which questions. My goals throughout this course and my life should be measurable in order for me to stay on track. I will be able to stay more motivated if I know if I am making progress. My goals also must be achievable to ensure that I will be able to reach them. I want to be able to reach all of my goals so making sure they are realistic is important. I also need to make sure that my goals are relevant to my life and are things that I actually care about. Picking the right time to reach the goal and knowing how much effort it will take is vital to accomplishing your goals. Finally, my goals need to be time-bound so that I can focus on reaching my goals in a timely manner. I need to make deadlines for myself to ensure that I do not fall behind and that I am going nowhere but forward.
Creating an ePortfolio
Before enrolling in this course, I knew nothing about ePortfolios. I never could have imagined that someday I would have my very own ePortfolio and be comfortable with adding and sharing my ideas to the public. I have learned so many beneficial tools and technologies while creating this ePortfolio that will help me in my future. I am now comfortable with navigating this tool and hopefully I will continue to create even more ePortfolios to share my ideas with my peers.