Comparison of descriptions of creating a study plan
I compare the blogs of: Taavi, Ilya, Maria, Kristo and Valeria.
What elements, components, etc. have been used to describe their activity?
All of the blog posts consisted of an explanative text and some visual material, either a concept map or some other scheme. The most interesting solution was probably Valeria's. The colorful bubbles and yes/no answers in the concept map gave a good overview of her tools and actions in choosing the courses. Kristo's and Taavi's concept maps were easily understandable, simple and laconic. Ilya's and Maria's maps could not be so easily followed as they were more complicated.
What level of detail?
None of the maps were very detailed as we all have basically the same things to consider while choosing our courses. Maybe the most detailed and thorough plan was Ilya's, who took into consideration study card and academic points. But he is preparing to graduate soon therefore he needs to count his academic points more carefully then us, first year students. Taavi's map was the less detailed one, but it is because he is currently studying in a host university, has collected most of his points and has little to choose from.
What structural aspects are showing up in their descriptions/visualisations?
The structures of the maps show in my opinion the complexity and difference of people. Some like it simple and direct, others prefer it pretty, anothers just describe their thoughts and don't care about the visual result and some go into detail and thoroughly dissect every part of the process. It is interesting, as I think it shows much what are the people like.
What is missing?
I can not say what is missing as the task was relatively free. Maybe it would have been more interesting if everyone would have described the tools used in the process as well. And not only the ones used in the process of selecting courses but also the ones used daily while managing school assignments.
What are pros and cons of the different approaches?
The pros and cons probably depend on the purposes each approach is used for. Considering this specific assignment it is probably more useful to use an approach which is visually attractive and easily understandable as was Valeria's plan. The concept maps in general are good tools but they should be structured in a way which makes them easily comprehensive. Visual materials are in general better than plain text as they give a better overview and are easier to follow.
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