The role of online diaries in creating a reflective learning environment

Abstract

This case study was developed for the Ed Wood Teaching Excellence Award from the HEA Centre for Bioscience. It explores using online, reflective diaries to support student learning, by allowing them to share their thoughts and experiences during a two week, high intensity final year elective. Students supported one another's understanding of the course, and were also supported by the course leader, who also wrote their own reflections and shared them with the cohort.