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What can Reflect be used for?

UCL Reflect offers a variety of blog types to suit your academic and professional needs.

Whether you're reflecting on your learning, collaborating with peers, or showcasing your work to potential employers, there’s a blog type for every purpose.

Types of blogs

1. Personal Blogs

For reflecting on your journey and building your digital profile

  • Reflect on key learning moments, insights, and achievements throughout your studies.
  • Share research projects, assignments, internships, and extracurricular activities to build your professional profile.
  • Write about career aspirations, hobbies, or any other topics that inspire you.

2. Class Blogs

For Collaborative Learning and Academic Engagement

  • Share ideas, notes, and resources on assignments and group projects.
  • Post reflections, ask questions, and engage with your peers and professors on course content.
  • Track and reflect on key concepts learned during your course, creating a deeper understanding of the material.

2a. Collaborative Blogs

For Group Projects and Research Initiatives

  • Work together on blog posts, research findings, and project updates.
  • Keep all participants aligned with regular posts that track progress and share insights.
  • Bring together students from different fields to contribute to complex, interdisciplinary projects.

2b. Digital Portfolios

For Showcasing Your Work and Professional Development

  • Showcase your work, including essays, projects, and presentations.
  • Collect and display projects, research, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your skills and expertise.
  • Use your portfolio as a dynamic tool to share with potential employers or graduate programs.

2c. Assessment Blogs

For Documenting and Submitting Your Coursework

  • Document your learning process, milestones, and outcomes throughout your academic projects.
  • Reflect on feedback from tutors, peers, or self-assessments to improve your learning and development.
  • Use your blog to submit assignments or collaborate on group-based assessments.