Title: Using the Journal: Q & A
Course: Responsive Design 1 (TEMPLATE) > Section: Course Orientation

Using the Journal: Q & A

Q: How will we use the Journal?
A: The Journal will be used for feedback, communication, and submission of Chapter Exercise files. Students will create unique Journal Entries to submit each of the completed chapter exercises. Once all chapter exercises have been submitted through the Journal, the instructor will assign a grade to the Journal, accounting for all the assigned chapter exercises.

Q: Is there a grading Rubric?
A: Each of the Competency Journals contains a link to a grading rubric. Students should review the rubric to better understand the expectations and goals of the competency exercises.

Q: Why the Journal?
A: “Journals are a personal space where learners can communicate privately or publicly with their instructor. Students can also use journals as a self-reflective tool to post their opinions, ideas, and concerns about the course, or discuss and analyze course related materials. A great process orientated tool.”

Q: Who creates the Journal Topics?:
A: Only your instructor can create a journal topic, but after creation, you can create entries to submit your exercise files. The journal topics appear in alphabetical order on the journals listing page. Create and post journal entries or save them in draft form for later posting.

Q: How do I Create and Comment on Journal Entries?
A: This short video will show you how to:
1) Create a Journal Entry.
2) Save as draft.
3) Comment on entries.

Q: How do I access the Journal?
A: Once inside the Competency Module you will find the Assignment Link - which is the Journal link.

Q: Is our Journal Private or Public?
A: The instructor has set up the Journal in this class as public. Other students can view the exchange with the instructor, but not comment. They will be able to see the work that you submit, just as they would in a class with general critiques and reviews.

Q: What does the Journal process look like for this class?
A: Follow this link to see a video to see our “project flow”

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