📓 Journaling Reflections

Journaling is a great learning tool for students to obtain a clear picture of an activity’s overall significance. Not only is recording good practice for writing lab reports, it gives students a sense of ownership to their learning process in a way that’s meaningful to them. Self-reflection reinforces vocabulary, helps work out problems, provides a creative outlet, and more.

Here are some suggested topics to get you started:

1. Would self-driving car technology mean there wouldn’t be manual cars in the future? Why/why not? If yes, when do you think the complete shift will happen?
2. Describe a situation that could be solved by a new algorithm coded by you! What would this code look like?
3. Which step did you struggle with the most? Why?
4. Which session was the most fun? Least fun?
5. Compare the movie WALL-E to your concept of the future with regards to self-driving car technology.
6. What other technologies would you like to learn about that you can apply your new knowledge?
7. Which learning styles best helped you understand these STEM topics:

• • Visual (spatial): You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
  • Aural (auditory-musical): You prefer using sound and music.
  • Verbal (linguistic): You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.
  • Physical (kinesthetic): You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
  • Logical (mathematical): You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.
  • Social (interpersonal): You prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
  • Solitary (intrapersonal): You prefer to work alone and use self-study.