At the end of a project, my students often turn in journals with reflections about their experiences. I have a hard time grading them because I know how hard they worked on these projects, but the …
Mirror helps students with autism reflect for the first time
Mirror is the true integration of social emotional learning, academics, and technology. Wendy Miller | La Habra Schools Wendy Miller has spent nearly 30 teaching Special Education, so she …
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Mirror release: May 23, 2024
In our latest Mirror release, we’ve listened to your feedback and are excited to bring you improved workflows, enhanced visibility for reflection feedback, and more. These updates make reflecting with …
Mirror release: April 29, 2024
¡Mirror ahora admite estudiantes de inglés que hablan español! (Mirror now supports Spanish speaking English language learners!) In our constant pursuit to make reflection a priority for every learner …
Mirror release: April 18, 2024
In this week’s release, we’re bringing more delight, more motivation, and more learning to the student experience. How are we doing that? Instant feedback on student reflections! This update also …
Reflection: the under-emphasized key to learning
This article was written in partnership with IDEA Illinois. To explore partnership opportunities with Swivl, email Swivl Community Engagement Manager, Sara Candela. For centuries we’ve known there …
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Think you don’t have time to reflect before EOY? Think, think, and THINK, again.
End of year reflections are often used by teachers after the testing season winds down and everyone needs a little time to decompress. But it still takes class time to implement it with pen and paper …
Mirror release: March 27, 2024
In this week’s release, we’re heavily focused on bringing reflection to groups, increasing a teacher’s autonomy, and making reflection even more inclusive. Our updates include: enhancing Workspace, …
Get more out of small groups with reflection
It’s no surprise that companies and sports teams build reflection into their work. Leaders know that group reflection, like watching and discussing game tape, leads to deeper learning. We get better …
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Authenticity over compliance
“Many students seem to struggle with written reflection.” Dr. Traci Johnson is a big believer in the necessity of reflection, especially after a large project or assignment. However, the reflections …