2.1 Set Learning Goals
Introduction
Learning objectives are an important aspect of creating a virtual classroom. Learning Objectives are " "(Larson & Lockee). This is an influential part of creating a positve learning environment within your virtual classroom. You want to make sure that your virtual classroom creates an environment where students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.
Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to create learning goals for their virtual classroom
The student will be able to understand the importance of creating learning goals for their virtual classroom
The student will be able to explain how they will meet these learning goals within their virtual classroom
Information
Quick Write
Think about Learning goals you set for yourself before taking this course. It is important to think about what you wanted to get out of this course. This is similar to setting learning goals for your own virtual classroom. This sets the stage for the design process of your virtual classroom.
Create you Learning Goals
1. Think about your students
Think about the learners your virtual classroom will be geared towards.
- What is their grade level?
- What are their interests?
- How many students are in your classroom?
2. Think about your content
Think about your content to create a virtual classroom that features aspects of your subject.
- What is your content?
- What will your target objectives be?
- How can you address student's prior knowledge in your virtual classroom?
3. Think about your rules and procedures
Just like in a traditional classroom, virtual classrooms have rules and procedures as well.
- Do you have a introductory routine? Such as a Do Now or Learning Target.
- Do you want to include other resources such as Google Docs or videos?
- How will students collaborate?
It is important to think about the goals you have for your virtual classroom before you design it.
Task
Write 2-3 pages that answer the question: What are your learning goals for your virtual classroom?
Move on to Lesson 2: 2.2 Create a Virtual Classroom
Go back to Unit 2 Unit 2: Creating a Virtual Classroom
References and Resources
Larson, M. B. and Lockee, B. B.(2020) Streamlined ID: A Practical Guide to Instructional Design. New York, NY: Routledge.