Setting+Learning+Objectives

=Setting Learning Objectives=
 * How are you identifying and communication Learning Objectives to students?
 *  What will students say when asked "What are you learning today?
 * Is the work in your classroom driven by clear, distinct learning objectives, or are students simply conducting activities and completing tasks? What is the difference? How dow you see it reflected in your classroom and student behaviors?

=A Learning Objective states what the student will know and/or be able to do.=

=Action Steps= (from AST pp. 19-25)  =Implementing Technology in Setting Goals= (UTCIW, Chapter 1) __Word__ Create a KWL/KWHL Chart: What do I know? What do I want to know? How will I learn it? What I have learned (Be sure to revisit KWL/KWHL charts throughout the learning process.
 * 1) Make a distinction between learning goals and learning activities or assignments.
 * 2) Creat a rubric or scale for each learning goal. Assess using a formative approach.
 * 3) Have students chart their progress on each learning goal.

__Excel__ Chart progress toward a specific learning objective keeping track of formative scores over time.

__Web Tools__
 * Survey Monkey** [|www.surveymonkey.com] : Create a quick assessment of prior knowledge or learning.
 * RubiStar** [|http://rubistar.4teachers.org] : Use online rubric maker. Use projection to allow students to take part in the creation of rubric scoring assessments. Include learning objectives and descriptions of various levels of achievement in reaching a goal.
 * TEA** Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills : Reference state curriculum learning objectives.

Resources:
(AST) Marzano, Robert J. //The Art and Science of Teaching: A Comprehensive Framework for Effective Instruction//. ASCD, 2007. (UTCIW) Pitler, Howard, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn, Kim Malenoski. //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works//. ASCD & McCREL, 2007.