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<\/p>\nIf you use journaling as one of your course activities, consider moving it to an online version. There are many advantages this provides to both faculty and students.<\/p>\n
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1. Instructors and students alike do not need to struggle to decipher each other\u2019s handwriting.
\n2. Entries are completed in a timely manner throughout the entire semester as they are dated and time stamped upon submission.
\n3. No need to collect bulky binders and tote dozens of them across campus.
\n4. Feedback is provided directly to the student more quickly, building rapport between faculty and student.
\n5. Using the Discussion tool to create \u201cprivate journals\u201d provides a comprehensive collection of reflections for the entire semester. Students and faculty can view the progression of thought as new materials are contemplated.<\/p>\n
E-journaling assignments also implement Chickering and Gamson\u2019s “Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.” For additional information read the my article E-journaling: Achieving Interactive Education Online. Click here<\/a><\/p>\n The Groups tool is used to create a \u201cgroup\u201d for every individual student, specifying a Discussion be created for each one. This becomes their private journal area to which only the student and the instructor have access.<\/p>\n