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Redefining Learning
I started to work on New Culture of Learning and I must say it has opened my eyes to elements such as curiosity, play, and collaboration...
Benjamin Portillo
Feb 1, 20251 min read
Embracing the Journey: Creating Significant Learning Experiences
Here we go again! Starting a new class is always exciting and a bit nerve wrecking. After the first week, I'm starting to see that this...
Benjamin Portillo
Jan 23, 20251 min read


Embracing Growth: The Journey Through EDLD 5302
As EDLD 5302 is coming to an end, I reflect on this experience which has helped me understand how to approach learning and growth. ...
Benjamin Portillo
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Professional Learning Networks
Being a part of a professional network has given me an opportunity to grow, learn, and collaborate with others who share common interests...
Benjamin Portillo
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Pushing through challenges - Learning Manifesto
This week presented challenges and reflections when it came to creating my Learning Manifesto . This process has been both challenging...
Benjamin Portillo
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Creating a Growth Mindset Plan
This week, the focus was to create a growth mindset plan in which we took ideas from Carol Dwecks book “Mindset: The New Psychology of...
Benjamin Portillo
Nov 4, 20242 min read


The head won’t go where the heart hasn’t been
5304 Leading organization change caught my attention as how I would promote change and be able to influence those around me to embrace...
Benjamin Portillo
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Perception of the Growth Mindset
Starting my third course in the ADL program has made me nervous but this week began with the perception of the growth mindset. One thing...
Benjamin Portillo
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Wrapping Up
As 5303 comes to an end, I found myself reflecting on the learning and growth that has taken place and will continue to evolve during my...
Benjamin Portillo
Oct 5, 20242 min read


Succeeding in ADL
When I began this journey, my first thoughts were, “How will I succeed in this degree?” This question loomed over me everyday as I felt...
Benjamin Portillo
Oct 5, 20241 min read


Zero to Hero!
Journey of a WIX designer. Reflecting on the Checking Blog Assignment, my knowledge of the WIX platform has grown since the beginning of...
Benjamin Portillo
Oct 5, 20241 min read


Automation in the workplace
In my early days of working in IT, one of my coworkers mentioned to me, “Wouldn’t it be nice to have everything automated?” I looked at...
Benjamin Portillo
Oct 5, 20242 min read


Becoming a Digital Leader
The role of having a voice in my E-portfolio has allowed me to express myself creatively and personally. Expressing my values and...
Benjamin Portillo
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Peer Review Process
Upon looking at my classmate’s portfolios, I’ve noticed that each portfolio has a story to tell and their reasons for wanting to innovate...
Benjamin Portillo
Oct 3, 20242 min read


COVA and the Learning Process
One of my struggles that I was dealing with was when I heard of the COVA model, that it only pertained to teachers who taught in the...
Benjamin Portillo
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Who Owns the E-Portfolio?
When I began this course, I felt lost and overwhelmed. Create your own portfolio? Me overseeing my own creativity? Could I do it? Would...
Benjamin Portillo
Sep 14, 20242 min read


Why use an E-Portfolio?
When I started this course, it never occurred to me that an E-Portfolio would set the foundation in creativity and critical thinking. ...
Benjamin Portillo
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Ready, Set…..LEARN!
Starting this journey into the master’s program felt overwhelming at first due to the creative freedom we get in creating an...
Benjamin Portillo
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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