Using TechnologyWith Classroom Instruction That Works

Setting ObjectivesandProviding Feedback

Using Technology WithClassroom Instruction That Works

Generalizations• Setting instructional goals narrows what students

focus on.• Encourage students to personalize learning

goals• Goals should not be too specific

Setting Objectives

Recommendations• Set learning objectives that are specific

but flexible.• Allow students flexibility in personalizing

objectives• Communicate the learning objectives or

goals• Contract with students to attain specific

learning objectives or goals

Setting Objectives

Setting Objectives

students are allowed to setsome of their own learning goals

=motivation is higher

Setting ObjectivesOrganizing and brainstorming software

•KWHL•Learning Contracts•Setting personalized learning objectives

Setting Objectives

Data Collection

engage learners and gather info needed to set more meaningful objectives

Setting Objectives

Wordle to visualize objectives

Setting Objectives

RubricsCommunicate objectives

and expectations

Blogs

Setting Objectives

Wikis

Setting Objectives

Setting Objectives

Generalizations• Feedback should be

– Corrective in nature– Timely– Specific to a criterion

• Students can effectively provide some of their own feedback

Providing Feedback

Recommendations• Use criterion-referenced feedback

• Focus feedback on specific types of knowledge

• Use student-led feedback

Providing Feedback

Providing Feedback

Word processing – track changes and insert comments

Track ChangesTools > Track Changes

Set optionsTools > Options(Track Changes Tab)

Providing Feedback

Google docs or

a shared folder-Allows students to access each other’s work and give and receive feedback from teacher/peers

Providing Feedback

Data collection-classroom response systems

Providing Feedback

Data collection-Poll Everywhere

Providing Feedback

RubricsProvide detailed description of student attainment of objectives

Providing Feedback

Online quizzes

Providing FeedbackGames and simulations

(provides immediate feedback)

Blogs

Providing Feedback

Wikis

Providing Feedback

Providing Feedback

Video conferencing- authentic audience

http://delicious.com/murraygirl/videoconferencing

Setting Objectivesand Providing Feedback

Online tools for collaboration, providing opportunities for setting objectives and providing feedback

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Credit info: Donna Murray, Instructional Technology Specialistmurraydo at hickoryschools.net

Using Technology With Classroom Instruction That Works

Setting Objectivesand Providing Feedback