Source: https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-5-journals [Revision notes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes.md) › [Teacher CPD](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd.md) › [CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook - Seneca Certified](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified.md) › Journals # Journals CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook (by Courtney Ostaff), topic 1.1.5 ## Journals ### How to use journals ![How to use journals](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-05/cd1e83dd-c4b9-4b95-81b7-3040eab4e263/book-diary-journal-.jpg) - When using journals for assessment purposes, teachers might consider substituting them for one of the weekly assessments. - This signals to students that they should take the assignment seriously. - Teachers may wish to use journals for writing assignments in non-composition classes, such as mathematics and science. ### Grading ![Grading](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-05/cd1e83dd-c4b9-4b95-81b7-3040eab4e263/book-diary-journal-.jpg) - Given the type of assignments Courtney tucks into the journal feature, she generally doesn't grade these with formal writing rubrics. - She usually grades these journals as complete/incomplete, and make students revise it until it is complete. - It is more important to ensure the work is done than having a summative assessment of the journals. ### Importance of journals ![Importance of journals](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-05/cd1e83dd-c4b9-4b95-81b7-3040eab4e263/book-diary-journal-.jpg) - Teachers may find that asking students to think about the content is difficult, especially during an online class, because teachers do not control the student’s environment. - But, reflecting, or thinking about what happened in the past, connecting it to new materials, and rehearsing what you might do next time is one of the most powerful learning tools. ### Keep in mind ![Keep in mind](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-05/cd1e83dd-c4b9-4b95-81b7-3040eab4e263/book-diary-journal-.jpg) - Journal assignments are powerful because they run students up against their own self-perception of their learning. - They ask students to use metacognition, or thinking about their thinking. - Teachers should remember that online students are working in isolation and only have themselves as a measuring stick. - Therefore, teaching students how to use measurable, specific assessments for improving their own learning is a valuable skill. ## Test yourself on Journals - Which of these is true for most cases of online learning? - What is the main benefit of journals in online learning? [Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/59aed537-a796-4e04-b608-2b026755abe8/section/a37a5fad-b3a2-4e78-b161-3ded857265a2/session) - Previous topic: [1.1.4 Hands-on Activities](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-4-hands-on-activities.md) - Next topic: [1.2.1 Conducting a Synchronous Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-1-conducting-a-synchronous-class.md) ## CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook (by Courtney Ostaff) contents ### 1 The Teaching Online Handbook - 1.1 Common Online Assessments - [1.1.1 Guided Notes & Weekly Quizzes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-1-guided-notes-and-weekly-quizzes.md) - [1.1.2 Deliberate Memorization 1](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-2-deliberate-memorization-1.md) - [1.1.3 Deliberate Memorization 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-3-deliberate-memorization-2.md) - [1.1.4 Hands-on Activities](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-4-hands-on-activities.md) - [1.1.5 Journals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-5-journals.md) - 1.2 Conducting a Synchronous Class - [1.2.1 Conducting a Synchronous Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-1-conducting-a-synchronous-class.md) - [1.2.2 Synchronous Class Discussions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-2-synchronous-class-discussions.md) - [1.2.3 Challenges and Tips](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-3-challenges-and-tips.md) - 1.3 Scheduling the Work - [1.3.1 Scheduling the Work](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-1-scheduling-the-work.md) - [1.3.2 Repetitive Assignment Types](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-2-repetitive-assignment-types.md) - [1.3.3 Challenges and Solutions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-3-challenges-and-solutions.md)