Tech is shiny. Tech is cool. Tech is 21st century. It's easy to get swept away and think, "Look at me, I'm using technology!" But is the tech we're using tied to learning objectives? Are we leading students down the path to learning, or are we just putting shiny things in front of them and calling them "engaged"? We can do this with other learning activities as well. Anything fun and engaging may seem beneficial to student learning, but as teachers we have to make sure that the objectives come first. Classroom Instruction that Works (2012) gives us four recommendations for setting objectives:
The proof is in the research pudding. If we can get in the habit of posting objectives, it will be easier for us to pick activities and digital tools that pair well with our learning objectives. I hope this Classroom Instruction that Works refresher helps you in posting your objectives!
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