On Reflection...
- Sg632
- Mar 31, 2019
- 2 min read
Firstly, I want to reflect on what I have learnt over the course of this digital module by using Gibbs Reflective Cycle. I will be using Gibbs (1988) to piece together critical fragments in my learning experience and to delve into what I have practiced and learnt on this module. Furthermore, I want to explore how I can apply this knowledge into my future plans (Gibbs, 1988). Specifically, i will focus on Description, Feelings, Evaluation and Action Plan to conclude my reflecting thoughts surrounding this module.
Description
The interactive nature of the module made it a great way to learn from others as well as the course material. In particular, allowing for us to express our opinions on others thoughts was engaging. Particularly, for highlighting the operating relationship between the digital and physical locations within the business world. Furthermore it pinpointed how to evaluate a businesses' success in relation to its digital business model. For example, you can see my interactions in the screenshots below:
I found doing these comments highly beneficial. I learnt new information as well as deepening my knowledge on subjects that i have already touched upon whilst further challenging and evolving module covered content. However, i did find a negative of this. Sometimes it would take a while for the comments to be approved or even in one case my specific comment posted on the wrong Blog (as seen on Jons!), which I felt limited the interactive nature of the experience.
Links to comments
Bottom Right: Comment appeared on https://jjsmodels.business.blog/2019/01/30/the-journey-begins/ relating to information on 3rd post: https://jjsmodels.business.blog/2019/02/28/steam-a-suitable-energy-choice-for-gamers-or-are-there-more-developer-friendly-alternatives/
Feelings
I was nervous at the start, as i felt vulnerable putting my opinions on new topics out for others in the cohort to comment on. However, I was also interested to see if they had similar or different emotions regarding the information I was sharing. Personally, i was excited to start this module as i believe it is a creative way to express yourself as well as learning new skills, such as: the writing style of blogging and achieving high engagement through content. Furthermore, it was confusing at the start to adapt to depending so highly on online platforms for our learning experience having always been taught through mainly physical means (lectures and seminars).
Evaluation
Good: I have grown confidence with my knowledge in the digital world and my understanding surrounding both digital and bricks and mortar businesses. As well as this, i understand how i can adapt the knowledge i have learnt to a professional career in Digital Marketing.
Bad: I do miss the personal connection with the lecturer and the cohort. I believe in this increasingly digital world we are sometimes becoming disconnected to physical friendships. Despite having seminars, I feel this was not enough time to create strong bonds, which could benefit us further in our learning.
Action Plan
Using both Biteable software, IMovie recording/editing and my trusty blog logo (blog bear), i have explained how this module has helped me with my action plan for the future...
(software from https://app.biteable.com/videos)
References
Gibbs, G. (1988). The reflective cycle. Kitchen S (1999) An appraisal of methods of reflection and clinical supervision. Br J Theatre Nurs, 9(7), 313-7.
Biteable (2019). Retrieved from: https://app.biteable.com/videos
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