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Beyond Personal Reflection: 5 Ways Learning Journals Shouldn’t Be Confused with a Diary.

A Learning Journal can be key to personal reflection and professional growth.

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David Loewen
Mar 17, 2023
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A journal is often mistaken for a diary, but the two are quite different.

A diary is primarily used to record personal thoughts and experiences, while a Learning Journal is used to reflect on and improve upon one’s learning processes.

This story outlines 5 key differences between the two and why it is important to point out the distinctions.

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