EDUC-7105

=EDUC 7105=


 * __Final Project: Persuasive Essay on Connectivism__**

The educational technology specialization has five outcomes that you must meet throughout your program: (1) teaching and lifelong learning, (2) research and reflective analytical thought, (3) leadership and communication, (4) diversity, and (5) collaborative social change. For this course, you must demonstrate you have met the following outcomes: Your Reflection should respond to the following two questions: **__Reflection Response:__** My ability to use digital and written communications was really challenged when formulating my persuasive essay. I have never considered myself to be a "writer". Throughout this process I had to be careful when looking for credible resources that produced valid research for the connectivism theory. Throughout the writing process, I implemented the APA format utilizing the reference tools available in Microsoft Word 2007. I ususally compile my reference list at the end of documents such as these, but the use of this feature made the process go much smoother and allowed me to organize my reference list as I went. I also used tools such as spell check and grammar check to ensure proper punctuation and use of words. Each teacher across the state of North Carolina had to complete an online training entitled "Writing across the Curriculum". Completing this assignment gave me the opportunity to implement the writing strategies covered throughout the training.
 * __ Reflection __**
 * COE Standard 3.0: ** The Walden CoEL graduate will demonstrate leadership via effective communication and use of technology.
 * PhD and EdS Standard 3.2: ** The PhD and EdS graduate will use digital and written communications using the standards of academic practice, including accurate APA references and citations; and concise, succinct, grammatically accurate, and persuasive writing style.
 * PhD and EdS Educational Technology Specialization Standard 3.2: ** The educational technology graduate will use digital and written communications using the standards of academic practice, including accurate APA references and citations; and concise, succinct, grammatically accurate, and persuasive writing style.
 * How did your ability to use digital and written communications improve as you developed this persuasive essay?
 * How does this persuasive essay demonstrate your ability to use digital and written communications regarding the standards of academic practice, including accurate APA references and citations; and concise, succinct, grammatically accurate, and persuasive writing style?