CITW+Summary

CITW Summary

**__Chapter 1 __** **__Setting Objectives __** **//"Setting goals or objectives is a skill that successful people have mastered to help them realize both short-term and long-term accomplishments." //**

Why do we set Objectives?
 * 1) Setting instructional goals narrows what students focus on.
 * 2) Teachers should encourage students to personalize the learning goals the teacher has identified for them.
 * 3) Instructuinal goals should not be too specific.

Here are 4 recommendations for classroom practice:
 * 1) Set learning objectives that are specific but flexible.
 * 2) Allow students flexibility in personalizing the learning objectives or goals.
 * 3) Communicate the learning objectives or goals to students and parents.
 * 4) Contract with students to attain specific learning objectives or goals.

Using Technology to set Objectives:
 * 1) Posting goals/objectives that students create..."Learning goal sheet"-class goals and personal goals.
 * 2) Incorporate an electronic survey or data tool to create class goals/objectives, such as, Survey Munkey, Pollcat. These are great tools to engage students and gather meaningful and personalized objectives.
 * 3) With the use of online rubrics, students will know exactly what is expected of them.
 * 4) Communication Software will allow teachers and students to set and communicate goals/objectives. Examples; blogs, e-mail and electronic news letters.

Conclusion:
 * 1)  Setting goals/objectives can help students find meaning and purpose in a lesson.
 * 2) Goals/Objectives can be engaging and interactive with the use of technology
 * 3) Not only setting goals/objectives but sharing them with the student will establish a directions for learning.

__ Essential 21st Century Skills __

—Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in personal, workplace, and community contexts; setting and meeting high standards and goals for one's self and others; tolerating ambiguity —Understanding, managing, and creating effective oral, written, and multimedia communication in a variety of forms and contexts —Developing, implementing, and communicating new ideas to others; staying open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives —Exercising sound reasoning in understanding and making complex choices; understanding the interconnections among systems —Analyzing, accessing, managing, integrating, evaluating, and creating information in a variety of forms and media —Demonstrating teamwork and leadership; adapting to varied roles and responsibilities; working productively with others; exercising empathy; respecting diverse perspectives —Ability to frame, analyze, and solve problems —Monitoring one's own understanding and learning needs; locating appropriate resources; transferring learning from one domain to another —Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind; demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace, and community contexts
 * Accountability and Adaptability **
 * Communication Skills **
 * Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity **
 * Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking **
 * Information and Media Literacy Skills **
 * Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills **
 * Problem Identification, Formulation, and Solution **
 * Self-Direction **
 * Social Responsibility **

http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/