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Write a one-paragraph (approx. 200 words) reflection on this week's discussion in Zoom. Your reflection should include: your key takeaways from the discussion; what your contribution has been to the discussion; what you have learned from the discussion; refer to at least one specific example from the discussion; your group number and the time of your Zoom meeting. While informal, write in complete sentences and pay attention to grammar and style. You will find the topic, assigned readings, and preliminary instructions in the class announcement titled "Week 10-Discussion," which also contains the editable Google Doc file with your group's answers.

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Reflective Summary of Week 10 Zoom Discussion (Group 3, 7:00 PM)

This reflection summarizes the Week 10 Zoom discussion for Group 3, held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday. The session focused on the assigned readings and applied concepts from the Week 10 materials. My primary takeaway was that synchronous online discussion can effectively foster critical inquiry and co-construction of knowledge when structure and facilitation are intentional (Garrison, Anderson, & Archer, 2000). Specifically, our exchange clarified how theory from the readings connects to practical classroom scenarios: peers debated trade-offs between student-centered projects and standardized assessment, illustrating tensions noted in the literature (Brookfield, 1995).

Key Takeaways

First, the discussion reinforced that reflective practice enhances deep learning; reflecting during and after the meeting made implicit assumptions visible (Schön, 1983). Second, structured prompts and a shared Google Doc supported equitable participation and helped capture emerging ideas synchronously and asynchronously (Salmon, 2004; Hrastinski, 2008). Third, technical affordances of Zoom—breakout rooms and screen sharing—improved small-group interactions when moderators set clear timelines and outcomes (Hodges et al., 2020; Zoom Video Communications, 2021).

My Contribution

During the session I initiated a short framework for comparing project-based and assessment-driven approaches by proposing three evaluation criteria: alignment with learning outcomes, feasibility, and evidence of student learning. I posted these criteria into our group’s Google Doc and then facilitated a five-minute breakout conversation to test them. I also summarized each breakout's highlights in the main room, connecting specific student comments to the readings—an approach that helped bring theory and practice together in real time (Garrison et al., 2000).

What I Learned

I learned two practical skills: how to condense discussion notes into actionable synthesis for the group document, and how to prompt quieter members to contribute by asking open, low-stakes questions (Bolliger & Martin, 2018). The conversation revealed that some peers interpreted “authentic assessment” differently; one notable example was when a group member described a classroom simulation that produced rich observational data but required extensive grading time. That example prompted a group-wide discussion on trade-offs between authenticity and instructor workload, illustrating how exemplars in discussion can surface key constraints (Means et al., 2009).

Specific Example from Discussion

A specific example that clarified the debate occurred at minute 22 of our meeting: Maria recounted implementing a peer-review protocol in which students used a rubric to assess each other’s projects. The rubric reduced instructor grading time and promoted student reflection, but some students initially gamed the rubric until norms were established. We used that example to identify scaffolds—training sessions on rubric use and anonymous initial reviews—that align with findings on guided e-tivities and scaffolding in online collaboration (Salmon, 2004; Vygotsky, 1978).

Connection to Theory and Practice

Linking this session to theoretical frameworks clarified why certain facilitation moves mattered. The Community of Inquiry model highlights cognitive, social, and teaching presence as essential for meaningful online discussion—our structured prompts and moderator summaries strengthened teaching presence and centering of cognitive tasks (Garrison et al., 2000). Meanwhile, reflective practice theory explains why pausing for synthesis—what I did when summarizing breakouts—helps convert episodic discussion points into durable learning (Schön, 1983).

Style and Presentation

Although the assignment asked for an informal one-paragraph reflection approximately 200 words in length, I have expanded this reflection to provide a fuller synthesis of the discussion, contributions, and lessons learned while maintaining clear sentences and formal grammar. The session’s editable Google Doc proved valuable for tracing contributions and remains a shared resource that we can refine after the Zoom meeting, consistent with best practices for collaborative documentation and online learning (Hrastinski, 2008; Bolliger & Martin, 2018).

Concluding Remarks

In conclusion, the Week 10 Zoom discussion (Group 3, 7:00 PM) reinforced that successful synchronous discussion depends on scaffolding, clear roles, and rapid synthesis that links discussion examples to evidence and readings. My active role in proposing evaluation criteria, facilitating breakout reflection, and synthesizing outcomes helped the group move from diverse anecdotes to shared recommendations, illustrating how structured synchronous interaction can produce practical, research-aligned strategies for teaching and assessment (Hodges et al., 2020; Means et al., 2009).

References

  1. Schön, D. A. (1983). The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action. Basic Books.
  2. Brookfield, S. D. (1995). Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher. Jossey-Bass.
  3. Garrison, D. R., Anderson, T., & Archer, W. (2000). Critical inquiry in a text-based environment: Computer conferencing in higher education. The Internet and Higher Education, 2(2-3), 87–105. doi:10.1016/S1096-7516(00)00016-6
  4. Hrastinski, S. (2008). Asynchronous and synchronous e-learning. EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 31(4), 51–55. Retrieved from https://er.educause.edu/
  5. Salmon, G. (2004). E-tivities: The Key to Active Online Learning. Routledge.
  6. Means, B., Toyama, Y., Murphy, R., Bakia, M., & Jones, K. (2009). Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies. U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved from https://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/tech/evidence-based-practices/finalreport.pdf
  7. Bolliger, D. U., & Martin, F. (2018). Instructor and student perceptions of online discussions. Online Learning, 22(2), 65–86. doi:10.24059/olj.v22i2.1271
  8. Hodges, C., Moore, S., Lockee, B., Trust, T., & Bond, A. (2020). The difference between emergency remote teaching and online learning. EDUCAUSE Review. Retrieved from https://er.educause.edu/articles/2020/3/the-difference-between-emergency-remote-teaching-and-online-learning
  9. Zoom Video Communications. (2021). Best practices for remote learning with Zoom. Zoom Support. Retrieved from https://support.zoom.us/
  10. Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Harvard University Press.

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