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11 C3. Reflective practice Reflective practice is formative self-assessment on the digital pedagogical practices of an individual or the educational community. Examples of use: Assessment is the primary vehicle to improvement. The reflective practice offers opportunities for improvement to educators by analysing their progress, skills, competences, and capabilities. It strives to the identification of strengths and weaknesses. This analysis can lead to the improvement of existing abilities and the development of new ones. Reflective practice involves critical thinking on the teaching-learning process and digital practice quality by the same individual. Therefore, activities of reflective practice involve: • Identifying gaps and areas to improve digital and pedagogical practice • Seeking training needs, opportunities to learn, and key people to help this process • Exploring new digital practices and continuously enhancing the existing ones • Supporting others in developing their digital competence • Reflecting on, providing feedback, and contributing to improve the organisation's digital policies and procedures How can you enhance your reflective practice? Neil Thompson 3 suggests the following steps to enhance reflective practice: • Read about what you would like to learn and improve, or which digital skills are valued in your profession and your context. • Involve yourself in relevant online discussions - ask others in forums how they have managed to upskill themselves and why. • Observe others' responses, including learners, colleagues, friends; how they react to your practices, what are their answers and reactions? • Internalise and observe your feelings and actions. 3 Thompson, N. (1996). People Skills. London: Palgrave