Contributions to My Learning Community: Unified Reflection for EDLD 5315 & EDLD5317

Self-Assessment Score: 92

Base Group Members: Roy, Ariadna, Katharina

During EDLD 5315 (Assessing Digital Learning and Instruction) and EDLD 5317 (Resources for Digital Environments), I have actively engaged in my learning community while positively contributing to course content, classmates, and group processes. I believe a grade of 92 most accurately reflects my performance and contribution in both courses.

What Is Working Well

One of the strongest areas of my participation has been my consistency and timeliness. I submitted all required assignments, posts, and reflections by the assigned deadlines, allowing others to engage with my work and respond. In both courses, I completed all assigned readings, videos, and supplemental resources, which gave me a firm foundation for meaningful discussion and analysis.

I also prioritized giving feedback to my base group members (Roy, Ariadna, and Katharina) across both classes. Whether we were brainstorming through a discussion post, responding to discussion threads, or revising work based on peer suggestions, I remained engaged in the back-and-forth that helped deepen our collective understanding. My feedback was constructive, personalized, and aimed at building on the ideas presented, rather than just affirming them.

A key strength of mine was contributing "above and beyond" the minimum expectations. I regularly added extra insights, resources, or thoughtful questions to class discussions and group chats. This extended not only my own thinking but also prompted new lines of inquiry among my peers. For example, in one EDLD 5317 discussion on evaluating digital tools, I shared a resource that wasn’t required but added value to our analysis of data privacy policies. In EDLD 5315, I introduced a recent case study from my professional experience that sparked further debate and learning during our exploration of formative vs. summative assessment in online environments.

What I Can Improve

While I contributed frequently and thoughtfully, one area I am actively working on is leading more discussions instead of simply responding or building upon what others start. I tend to support and facilitate collaboration, which is valuable, but stepping into a more pronounced leadership role, such as initiating deeper inquiry threads or organizing group projects, would allow me to develop both my leadership presence and strategic thinking skills.

Also, while I cited research when relevant and tried to integrate APA formatting, I believe I could further elevate the scholarly tone of my contributions by more consistently including formal citations across my posts. This would further reinforce the academic rigor of my reflections and align more closely with graduate-level expectations.

How My Collaborations Bridged the Two Courses

Taking EDLD 5315 and EDLD 5317 together allowed me to form meaningful connections between assessing digital learning and selecting the resources that support it. For example, when evaluating a digital learning tool in EDLD 5317, I was able to apply assessment criteria from EDLD 5315 to determine the tool’s effectiveness. This integration was made stronger through collaboration with my group. Roy’s feedback on assessment strategy helped me refine my resource evaluations, while Ariadna’s insights on user engagement directly influenced my approach to evaluating learning outcomes. Katharina offered excellent examples from her own institution, which added real-world context to both discussions.

Our collaborations weren’t siloed by course. Instead, we maintained ongoing dialogues that allowed us to see how digital learning environments are supported not just by tools, but by sound instructional design and thoughtful evaluation. By reflecting together and exchanging feedback across assignments, we elevated each other’s learning across both courses.

Conclusion

I believe my performance aligns with the rubric’s expectations for key and supporting contributions, with only minor areas for improvement. I’ve maintained consistency in deadlines, participation, depth of thinking, and community engagement. While I acknowledge I can step up as a discussion leader more proactively, I’ve contributed meaningfully and with intentionality. Therefore, a score of 92 is fair and supported by my efforts.