The BHAG, or the big hairy audacious goal, is here. So are Emma's baby curls. The more I think of the goals, the more I think of my daughter. She is a kindergartener this year and who I am thinking about when trying to bring blended learning to our classrooms. She will benefit from this and it will impact her as a learner for life.
This truly was a hair one, because I was trying to wrap my head around what needed to be done. Is it a lesson plan, no, it's more. So I felt a little frustrated, kind of like how Emma feels when I have to brush her hair!
I focused on the goal of the students. I have kindergarteners and each one comes to school with an iPad in their backpacks. It is my responsibility to integrate the iPad to my day, but I have to make sure they are on appropriate and grade level apps and games. How many times have I had students asking for my help, only to realize that they are on an app for 5th graders. This got me thinking, my students need to know what is appropriate for them and their peers. They need to figure out what can they do, and they have to make connections to our learning.
Below are the 3 steps I followed to get me to create my BHAG. I hope that with this new tool in my teacher box, I will be able to set my students to make better decisions when working on iPads. They will be exposed to grade appropriate apps and games, and they will hold each other accountable along the way. They will create and explore, make mistakes, and discuss how to move forward. Following these steps, our students will be able to carry this information and knowledge to grades past kindergarten.
Step 1: Learning Environment and Situational Factors to Consider
Step 2: Questions for Formulating Significant Learning Goals
Step 3: 3 Column Table
References
Fink, L. D. (2005). A self-directed guide to designing courses for significant learning. Retrieved from:https://www.deefinkandassociates.com/GuidetoCourseDesignAug05.pdf
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