Welcome to EDU 590

CHAPTER 1: Setting Objectives

“Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works.”

by Howard Pitler, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn and Kim Malenoski

Central Michigan University

Chapter One – Setting Objectives

Setting Objectives:•Be specific but flexible

•Allow flexibility for students to

personalize objectives

take control of their learning

•Communication is key.

•Contract

Chapter One – Setting Objectives

Planning Question:

What will students learn?

Learning Strategies:

Setting Objectives

Word Processing:Creation of KWHL Charts

Templates to print or allow students to fill out on a computer

Save as an HTML File and post to website (communication)

Learning Goals sheet

Other uses

Chapter One – Setting Objectives

Planning Question:

What will students learn?

Learning Strategies:

Setting Objectives

Organizing and Brain Storming Software:

Kidspiration and Inspiration:

Free Software Trial: http://www.inspiration.com/Freetrial

You will become more familiar with the software in other courses.

Allows students to plan/organize thoughts.

Brainstorm

Create templates in which a clear purpose is presented and the lesson becomes meaningful.

Chapter One – Setting Objectives

Planning Question:

What will students learn?

Learning Strategies:

Setting Objectives

Organizing and Brain Storming Software :

Kidspiration and Inspiration (cont.):

Can be a “working” assignment through an entire unit.

Can be used with younger and special needs students

Symbols/graphics instead of words

Sound components

Barriers to use –

There is a cost.

Not readily available on home computers – not great for take-home assignments.

Chapter One – Setting Objectives

Planning Question:

What will students learn?

Learning Strategies:

Setting Objectives

Data Collection Tools:Online Survey

Engage the student with background info.

Use open-ended questions to reveal any misconceptions about a topic

Examples:

Survey Monkey

Pollcat

Google Forms (You should all be familiar with this one by now. )

Web Surveyor

Profiler Pro

Use as a pre-assessment to help determine goals and focus class objectives.

Chapter One – Setting Objectives

Planning Question:

What will students learn?

Learning Strategies:

Setting Objectives

Web Resources:Use the Internet to access

School, District, State & National Standards in order to:

Create standards-based objectives

These resources are also useful in writing effective assessments based on your learning objectives.

Create Rubrics –

Students should know what is expected of them.

Why re-invent the wheel and waste time? Rubrics are available on the web – use as is or edit to fit your objective(s).

Chapter One – Setting Objectives

Planning Question:

What will students learn?

Learning Strategies:

Setting Objectives

Communications Software:Blogs and E-mail:

Allow students to set and communicate learning objectives.

Blogs:

Communicates learning objective

Can differentiate instruction

Other teacher blogs

Free online services

Features that engage students

E-mail.

Simple communication btw. Student and teacher.

Communication is recorded.

Newsletters (communication & contract)

Chapter One – Setting Objectives

Planning Question:

What will students learn?

Learning Strategies:

Setting Objectives

Questions:

When setting learning objectives, which technology do you think is best in increasing

student achievement and learning?

Can you think of any other uses for the technology tools listed in

this chapter in planning what students will learn and setting

objectives?