Keeping a Design Journal

    A daily log of notes and reflections is an important part of any project. Reflecting on failures and struggles is as valuable and often more valuable than reflecting on successes. It also develops essential ELA and drawing skills,

        Typical content for a blog entry might include (1) what work was done today, using text and one or two photos;(2) Successes, challenges, and questions; (3) plans for the next work day ; (4) Computer code listings, either shared directly in the blog or via a link to Google Drive- all too often, work comes to a halt because the 'code kid' is absent. Hand drawings in the engineering notebook can be captured using a pdf app such as Turboscan.

As discussed below by David Macaulay, drawing is an essential method of learning about the world, as it forces you to look carefully and ask questions. Drawing is the essential STEAM skill, as it connects science, engineering, technology, mathematics, and art.

Applied Digital Skills for Google -Journaling :

Build a Portfolio with Google Sites ( 6-12)
https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/c/middle-and-high-school/en/build-a-portfolio-with-google-sites/overview.html

Create a Responsible Blog with Google Sites
https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/c/middle-and-high-school/en/create-a-responsible-blog-with-google-sites/overview.html

Create a Photo Journal with Google Docs
https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/c/middle-and-high-school/en/create-a-photo-journal-in-google-docs/overview.html

Write an if-then Adventure Story with Google Slides
https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/c/middle-and-high-school/en/if-then-adventure-stories/overview.html