The document discusses strategies for using digital media like blogging and digital storytelling to enhance reflective learning. It defines reflective practice as critically reflecting on experiences as described by theorists like Brookfield and Schön. Blogging can be an effective reflective learning journal when students are provided structure and models. Digital storytelling engages students by having them write a short story and create a multimedia project by combining their narrative with photos, music and video. Both tools encourage deeper learning through reflection when used iteratively and as part of a supportive learning community.

1. Using Digital Media to Enhance Reflective Learning Teresa J. Carter, EdD Elizabeth Marlowe, MEd Virginia Commonwealth University 2010 Lilly Conference

2. School of Education Educator as Critically Reflective Practitioner

6. How do blogs (weblogs) work as reflective learning journals?

9. How do Digital Stories Contribute to Reflective Learning?

13. In Conclusion, Reflective Practice … Builds on substantial evidence from the literature Engages students in deeper-level learning from experience Can challenge taken-for-granted assumptions Requires time –to provide feedback, to create assignments, to model Generates social learning when carried out in a supportive community of student bloggers Can be more creative and emotionally expressive when learners are engaged in digital storytelling