Reflections - Critical finding from Activity 5.3 readings

What did I glean from the articles?

A need to closely examine the roles and related competencies of an online instructor / elearning practitioner. This would lead to a better understanding of what an elearning practitioner does first.. in effect to learn from other practitioners (those more experienced) ... essentially learn from their own research / experience. Then incorporate that research / experience into my own reflections on my own practice ... to then inform my own practice. To me that may be one important and distinguishing characteristic that differentiates a practitioner from a professional - this connection with other practitioners.

That was a critical finding for me.

I've tended to go to research, perhaps to validate a specific project or approach .. rather than approach it from a much broader point of view. Perhaps such reading on a routine basis would build in me a better understanding of my roles and be incorporated into my practice as part of my practice rather than an "after the fact" add on.