15 Jan Respond according to the

MSN6030 Practicum and Capstone

Unit 4 Discussion

Reflection

Each week you will engage in weekly check-ins. These check-ins will be brief (2–5 minutes) video or audio recordings in which you discuss your experiences and progress for the week. These should be used to update your peers on experiences of note that occurred during your practicum time and any relevant developments with regard to your capstone project. The goal of these check-ins is to allow you to connect with your peers on a more personal level and build a more vibrant learner community in the course.

If you are recording a video for your check-in, be sure that you are recording video and audio with your program of choice.

If you are recording a video using Adobe Connect, you will post the link to your recording in your discussion post, in addition to your transcript and notes (see below).

If you are recording a video for your check-in using Kaltura, follow the instructions in the Using Kaltura document linked in the Resources. It will cover how to post your video directly it into the discussion area in addition to your transcript and notes (see below).

If you are recording audio via PowerPoint, please make your submission one or more slides with the reflection questions below included on the slides. Please make sure you also include detailed notes or a transcript (see below). You will upload your PowerPoint file as an attachment to your discussion post.

You may use a different program or piece of technology, provided you can still create videos and record audio for your initial discussion posts. You may wish to check with your instructor before attempting to use a different program or piece of technology

In your reflection, please discuss your responses to the questions below:

How is your practicum experience going?

What is going well in your field experience?

What are the challenges you are encountering?

Was there anything that you found particularly exciting or challenging that happened?

Are you making progress on your capstone project?

What aspects of the project are going well?

What aspects of the project are you finding the most challenging?

What excites you about your project?

Note: As a professional best practice, and to make your discussion posts as accessible as possible, be prepared to include a text alternative for your recorded audio by providing a brief transcript or detailed notes with each discussion post. (This practice is also helpful to ensure that you are recording the words that you actually wish to say.) If you are using PowerPoint, your notes or transcription can be included in the notes area of your slides. If you are recording a video, please post your notes or transcript in the body of the discussion post. If you require the use of assistive technology or alternative communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact Disability Services to request accommodations.

Additional note: If for some reason you experience technical difficulties that make it impossible to record a reflection, you may post a written reflection that is of professional and academic quality.

Response Guidelines

Respond according to the Faculty Expectations Message guidelines. Address one or more of the following:

Compare your practicum experience to that of your peer.

Offer one or more suggestions for how your peer could work on addressing the challenge they faced in their practicum.

Compare your capstone project to that of your peer.

Offer one or more suggestions for how your peer could work on addressing the challenge they are encountering with regard to their capstone project.