Learning Journal Template

This is the template for the learning journal. You can use this template to write your learning journal entries. Copy this template in Portflow in the evidence-type “Free Text”.

Learning Question

Write a single, focused question that is important to you and relevant to the topic. The entry should work toward answering this question.

Example: How can low-cost air quality sensors be calibrated to produce reliable city-wide PM2.5 maps?


S — Situation

Describe the initial context. What sparked this learning? What background is needed for a reader to understand your journey?

T — Task

Define the concrete objective(s) derived from your Learning Question. Make them specific and measurable where possible.

A — Action

Document the steps you take. Be detailed: tools, datasets, parameters, prompts, code snippets, design sketches, and decisions. Include dead-ends—it shows learning.

R — Result

Present the outcomes clearly and objectively. Include visuals or tables if helpful.

R — Reflection

Analyze the meaning of the results. Connect back to your Learning Question and to theory/practice.

T — Transfer

State how you will transfer this learning to new contexts. What’s next?

Appendix (optional)


Detailed logs
Additional figures/tables
Full code/artefacts


References

List all sources you used. Use a consistent citation style (e.g., APA/IEEE). Include URLs with access dates for web resources.

Author, A. (Year). Title. Publisher. https://link (accessed YYYY-MM-DD)
Organization. (Year). Title of webpage/report. https://link (accessed YYYY-MM-DD)
Dataset/Tool. Version. Provider. https://link (accessed YYYY-MM-DD)