Learning Log

Learning Logs and Common Core

 

The Learning Log is a kind of notebook in which the student records evidence of learning.  It can serve as a kind of portfolio, documenting progress.

The analogy below accurately explains the purpose of Learning Logs.

The Goal is the vehicle we are driving to get to the destination-mastery of the Standard.  The learning experiences are the fuel that gets us there.  We will not necessarily be aware of the details of the learning experiences  (“Wow, love this 92 octane.”) themselves by reading the Learning Log. 

We will be aware of learning milestones along the way because of the sensory, emotional, or cognitive connections evident in the writing (“What an amazing waterfall!  The different musical sounds of the water at different places along the trail…The smell-you could smell the water. I’ve got 189 pictures!”)

         Learning Logs can be so much more, but should never be less. Tomorrow: complete instructions on how to set them up.