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After examining the chosen technology resource, provide a brief overview of the evaluation on the wiki by sharing the following information:
 * Your name
 * Name of the Resource
 * Identify the resources as an educational website, software program or app
 * Rate the Resource on a scale of 1 to 10
 * Brief description of the Resource and how it can is used with classroom instruction or training in a work setting. (3 - 5 sentence)
 * How does the resource align with instructional strategy examined for the week (2 - 3 sentence)?

Allison Havens
 * [|MobyMax]
 * Educational Website
 * Rating: 8- I have been using MobyMax in my third grade classroom since the beginning of the school year. It has been a great resource. The website is not 100% free and there are some aspects of it that would be great to have, if you are willing to pay for it. That is why I gave it rating of 8.
 * Website Description: The website has every subject available. The teacher can go in and assign specific lessons based on the students needs. It tracks the students’ progress and shows the teacher weather the student passed or failed a lesson. You can set specific goals for each student. The students can earn game time based on how well they do in the lesson, so this provides motivation for the students. However, some of these features are only available if you pay for the subscription.
 * Aligns with Instructional Strategy: Setting objectives is guiding students learning in the direction that you as the teacher want it go. This website aligns with setting objectives because teachers can assign specific lessons to each individual student that is geared toward a specific objective they want that student to work towards. This website allows students to work at their own pace, allowing students extra time where they feel it is needed in order to reach their individual goals.

Rachael Tucker-Yhap [|Learning Objectives Generator] Reference Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed). Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/Publications/Books/Overview/Using-Technology-with-Classroom-Instruction-That-Works-2nd-Edition.aspx
 * Educational website
 * Rating : 7 - I rated the website 7/10 because it does not particularly aid in deciphering what appropriate learning objectives should be, or allow the opportunity for communication but it is very helpful in providing a guideline as to how they should be properly worded in order to be effective. The website was easy to use and navigate although the auto filled examples provided were not particularly useful as they were often too specific.
 * Website description: The learning objective maker is a free website that aids in the formation of objective statements. The site guides you through the who, what and how of objective setting. It provides prompts, options and examples for the types of nouns, verbs and adverbs that make a proper objective statement. The final statement is visible to use but can also be emailed to you. The learning objectives generator is part of a complete e-learning software package of which there is a free trail available.
 * Aligns with instructional strategy: The website provides a means for developing detailed and effective objective statements which help to guide learning. It also follows blooms taxonomy by dividing the verb recommendations in to the categories: remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate and create so that instructors may be reminded of the cognitive process they are aiming towards for each statement. The site is very user friendly and could potentially be used for students to set their own learning objectives which has been shown to increase the motivation to learn (Hom & Murphy, 1983 as cited in Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012).

SETTING GOALS / OBJECTIVES Beata Dabrowska Name of the Resource: [|LifeTick] Educational Web-based Software

Rating: 9/10 Great software for tracking goal and objective setting in several categories such as education, personal and business. Tool is visually appealing, user-friendly with a clean interface. Free trial unless want to upgrade, although not necessary. Multi-use software app for setting objectives, goals, milestones, accomplishments and tasks. Software provides few useful categories such as navigation, status, journal, reports and visual tracker. This software does encourage collaboration within classroom, life skills, and promote educational agenda.

This educational software is a tool for goal and objective setting made-easy, for various environments inclusive of classroom instruction, support and management. It is useful for both parties, the instructors and students to track progress and collaborate. The teachers can request certain goals to be accomplished by placing those instructions, and students can progress through their achievements with the support aid of this tool. Communication between facilitators/instructors and pupils is open and frequent, “technology also provides teachers with access to resources that can help them to identify and refine standards and objectives” (Hubbell, Kuhn, Pitler, 2012, p. 18). Each participant can have individual and shared goals, as well as, personal, professional or education based objectives. Subscription option is available.

This technology resource aligns with objective or goal setting strategies because it is useful across academic, sport or extra-curricular activities. Instructional strategies such as school program, course, activity or project can be assigned by teachers. Students can login anytime to view progress and success, “technology enhances goal-setting by helping students to organize, clarify, and communicate learning objectives” (Hubbell, et al., 2012, p. 18). Interesting educational features include: goal-setting methodology called S.M.A.R.T.; reflection by journaling; interactive objective commentary; and shared educational goals (LifeTick, 2015).

References: Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed). LifeTicks. (2015). Retrieved from []

Deborah Sargeant Setting Objectives

Name of the Resource: Survey Monkey

Identify the resources as an educational website, software program or app: educational website Rate the Resource on a scale of 1 to 10: I rate this resource as an 9 because it is free however for more advanced features you have to pay.

Brief description of the Resource and how it can is used with classroom instruction or training in a work setting. (3 - 5 sentence): Survey Monkey is a website resource that allows users to create surveys and analyze result (Survey Monkey, 2017). This resource can be used as a pre-class activity or on the first day of class a survey can be sent to to students electronically. According to Survey Monkey (2017)the analytic features of the resource would allow users to “[g]et responses in real time, slice and dice data to reveal insights, and easily share presentation-ready charts and reports” (para.2).

How does the resource align with instructional strategy examined for the week (2 - 3 sentence) This resource aligns with the setting objectives strategy as outlined by Hubbell, Kuhn, Malenoski, & Pitler ( 2007) because it allows the Instructors or to gather in information about the students. I have used this web resource in the past prior to conducting workshops to find out more about what participants know about the subject matter, what they are interested in, and any other information that would help the lay the foundation for the objectives of the presentation. It allows participants to be engaged in the learning right from the beginning.

References

How it works (2017). SurveyMonkey Inc. Retrieved from https://www.surveymonkey.com/mp/take-a-tour/?ut_source=header...

Hubbell,E., Kuhn, M., Malenoski, K., and Pitler, H., ( 2007). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works.

_ Andrea Mera Name of website: []
 * Setting Objectives**
 * Educational website
 * **Rating :** 8/10. //Edmondo// provides a fantastic free platform where students can communicate with their instructors and with each other. It is very user friendly for instructors and students, and allows instructors to provide a wide array of information and resources to set objectives. It’s main downfall is that it does not allow instructors to provide resources to students individually, which would be a useful tool to have in order to assist students who may be struggling with specific learning objectives. It also allows parents to participate, which would be a useful feature in K-12 education, but not in higher education.
 * **Website Description:** This is a great learning management system that allows instructors to create a customizable webpage to improve the learning outcomes of students. The platform is extremely easy to use and may even be familiar to students as it operates in a very similar manner to Facebook. In addition, the page allows instructors to collaborate with each other and share resources, which is extremely useful in the college system since most instructors are part-time and have very limited face-to-face interactions. Furthermore, //Edmondo// allows users to connect directly to Google or Microsoft within the site.
 * **Aligns with Instructional Strategy:** As a learning management system//Edmondo// meets many of the requirements that Pitler, Hubbell, and Kuh (2012) outlined to engage students in online learning. //Edmondo’s// similarity to Facebook and its mobile version make this learning management system extremely user friendly and can motivate students to use the site. The multiple opportunities students have to ask questions, comment on information that has been posted, and collaborate with others helps increase their understanding of the subject matter, helps them clarify any questions they may have, and helps them understand what objectives they should meet. Additionally, the planner and alert systems help students stay organized and involved in the feedback process.

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed).
 * Reference**


 * SETTING OBJECTIVES**

Educational Website
 * Shar****on Thurman**
 * [|Oxford Learning]**

__**Rating 7/10:**__ I was not able to locate any free learning templates or software on the website for Oxford Learning (“OL”) that could be downloaded to assist teachers or students. For this reason, I gave the site a rating of 7 out of 10. OL is a website that is geared to learners from pre-school to college prep. It lists numerous subject areas that students can use to develop their knowledge. The primary goal of the website is to attract students to use its tutoring services, which are located in Canada, USA, and some international countries.

__**Website Description:**__ Although OL is not designed for the benefit of teachers, but instead for assisting students outside of the classroom, I believe the website has a couple of informative features that teachers could recommend to their students. Discussion topics, for example, effective techniques for note taking is located in its recent post section. Users can also retrieve the website’s current and archived topics from its blog. Furthermore, teachers and students can join OL mailing list to receive free additional learning resources.

__**How the Website Aligns with Instructional Strategy:**__ OL aligns with instructional strategy examined for the week because it provides free resources that are beneficial to developing student learners’ individual objective skills. According to Hubbell, Kuhn, and Pitler (2012), students should be involved in setting personal learning goals. With the resources provided on OL, students can gain knowledge regarding, for instance, how to avoid distraction when studying. Even though the website for OL is not specifically designed to be used with classroom instruction, teachers can apply the free resources when teaching to help enhance their students’ objective individual learning skills.


 * References**

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed).

Oxford Learning. (2017). Retrieved from []

**Resource:**[| WebspirationPRO] **Type**: app WebspirationPRO is a visual-aide application to help students to organize their thoughts and ideas into (flow) charts and tables using provided symbols. The positive aspect of this application is usability; even the students who are not familiar with technology would find the layout of the application simple to use and to navigate. The app also displays useful shareability features, such as ‘Collaborate’ (allowing to invite other students), ‘Chat’, ‘Download as Word Document’ and ‘Transfer to Google Docs’. After a one-month trial, the users must pay fees to continue using; with many free software programs available on the web that provide the similar features (for example, Google Draw), the lack of uniqueness is an enormous disadvantage which lead to me give this app a low rating. I used WebspirationPRO to create the KWHL chart in the beginning of this course, allowing me personalize my learning goals based on the materials I already know and the broad objectives provided in the course syllabus. Similarly, by engaging students in establishing personal goals, the learning process would become more flexible, yet more specific ( Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012, pp. 17-18). .
 * Eunjin Judith Jung **
 * Rating: ** 6/10
 * Description: **
 * Aligns with Instructional Strategy: **

References Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed). Webspiration. (2017). Retrieved from http://www.webspirationpro.com


 * Charlene Dunstan**


 * Resource:**Goals on Track
 * Type of resource:** Software program


 * Rating:**On a scale of 1-10 I would rate this an 9. It provides a variety of ways for the user to set goals and track their process. The interface appears user friendly but sees more suited to users middle school and up. The main drawback of //Goals on Track// is that it needs to be purchased and there is no free or limited function trial version available.


 * How it can is used with classroom instruction or training in a work setting**//:// //Goals on Track// is an extremely comprehensive goal creation and management tool. Its use of SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely), Vision boards and calendars makes it great for mapping personal life goals as well as work and education projects. Larger goals can be chucked into smaller tasks and goals to create milestones which reinforce and award achievements. It also has a mobile app which adds to the ability to keep on track and modify goals and objectives in real time. Goals can be shared via email so students can share their goals with teachers and receive comments and encouragement on their progress and process.


 * How does the resource align with instructional strategy examined for the week?** “Technology enhances goal-setting by helping students to organize, clarify, and communicate learning objectives” (Hubbell, et al., 2012, p. 18). //Goals on Track// achieves just that. Its user friendly dashboard and multiple options to organize goals makes it easy interact with, breakdown objectives and track progress.

References: Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed). Goals on Track,( 2017). Retrieved from []

[|MindMeister] Educational website Rating: 6 – the website is user-friendly and can be accessed on a number of devices. It allows users to customize their mind maps, allowing students to be creative in the development of a KWHL chart. However, the website is not completely free and it does not address all of the recommendations made by Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler (2012) for setting objectives. Brief description: MindMeister is an “award-winning mind map editor” that allows users to “create, share and present mind maps” (MindMeister, 2017, para. 1). It is a cloud-based tool that allows students to share and collaborate. It provides templates and ample opportunity for customization, allowing students to be creative in their use of mind maps. Align with instructional strategy examined for the week (2 - 3 sentence): To truly aid students and instructors in setting objectives, I think it would be best if MindMeister was used in conjunction with additional tools, such as a KWHL chart. MindMeister can allow instructors to “communicate learning objectives to students and parents”, “connect learning objectives to previous and future learning” and “engage students in setting personal learning objectives” (Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012, p.18) if used in conjunction with a KWHL chart. However, it does not aid instructors in setting learning objectives (Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012).
 * Meaghan McNeil**

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). // Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works // (2nd Ed).

Mind Map Editor (2017). MindMeister. Retrieved from https://www.mindmeister.com/mind-map-features

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 * Claudia Mellad**

Name of Resource: Xitracs - http://xitracs.com/programs.html

Xitrac is an educational software that can be incorporated into an institution's LMS (e.g. Blackboard, D2L and/or Canvas). I would rate this resource a 6/10 because it appears to be more of an instructor's tool as opposed to helping students generate their own individual learning objectives.

Xitrac can assist faculty with reporting final grades and align with assignment rubrics. The fact that reports from this software can be generated into MS Excel files is a great benefit. Xitrac can support instructors with curriculum planning and monitoring outcomes for specific programs. This program can assist with classroom instruction as there is a feature that enables students to review their peers and generate feedback.

This resource aligns with the instructional strategy of setting objectives because it can assist the instructor to track each students' progress and potentially identify students that need assistance early in the course. Monitoring student progress from the onset of the course, will greatly help to facilitate their success.

Xitrac (2017). Learning Outcomes Assesment. Retrieved from http://xiatracs.com/programs.html

Gianni Rotondo
I chose to evaluate a **software program** called MindMeister as a tool for students to create a KWHL chart in order to set objectives and/or learning goals.

I give this resource a **9 out of 10** rating. It is very to use, the program provides step-by-step instructions. It is easy to set-up account because if you have a Google account, it will set the user up automatically. However, the program comes with a 30-day trial and if you wish to continue using this tool you will need to subscribe.

This software program is a tool to help create mind maps. They can be shared and accessed on different types of mediums (i.e., computers, Ipads, phones, etc.) (MindMeister, 2017). Instructors can use this tool for students to create a KWHL chart at the start of a lesson or unit.

This resource aligns with the instructional strategy of setting objectives because in creating a KWHL chart students have the ability to set personalized goals based on the objectives of the lesson. It also allows students to communicate what they already know, what they would like to know and how they will get there. And most importantly, a creating a KWHL chart can track student progress (Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012).


 * References:**

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). // Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works // (2nd Ed).

MindMeister. (2017). Online Mind Mapping and Brainstorming. Retrieved May 14, 2017, from https://www.mindmeister.com

Educational Website and App
=== APPEducation is both a website and an App for Clinical Educators who supervise their students while they are completing their professional practice placements in the field. The website/app can also be used by the students enrolled in a university physiotherapy program and in a clinical placement within the health sector. ===

Rating: 8/10:
=== The app/website is quite detailed and has a variety of options for both the educator and students to set SMART goals and monitor a student’s progress while in the field. The app/website can only be accessed when the educator creates an account for the student in the program. The draw back for this app/website is that it is not available to everyone and is program specific. A program like this would be quite beneficial in various college programs which include students completing field placements as part of the program. The website is quite easy to navigate and has videos and examples of tasks that have to be completed by students in order to excel while in placement. ===

Brief description of the Resource
=== APPEducation can be used by the educator to assess a student’s performance while they are completing their field placement as a physiotherapist. The website or app can be used when setting goals before the placement starts. The goals can be set by the educator and the students to ensure that both are on the same page when setting learning objectives for the students in the field. It can also be used while students are in placement to ensure the students obtain the appropriate support to improve their performance. Students can obtain and educators can provide feedback that is ongoing and a final feedback is submitted to grade the student. ===

How does the resource align with instructional strategy examined for the week?
===Hubbell, Kuhn, and Pitler (2012) found that allowing students to create their own learning goals increases their motivation to learn. This website/app not only allows the students to set their own goals but it also allows the educator to guide the students ensuring the goals set are relevant and aligned with program expectations.===

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed).
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 * Daniel Robertson**
 * Setting Objectives**


 * Google Forms**
 * Source:** Educational App


 * Rating: 9/10** - This rating for the Google Forms tool is based on the intuitive and straight-forward nature of the tool. It is free to use and automatically connected and backed-up to the users Google account. This makes collaboration easy and can be helpful for organization if the user uses Gmail for their email.


 * Description:** There are a number of templates to start users off and the designs are all very clean while still leaving space for customization. You can add videos and images to the form, and ask different styles of questions, everything from a grid for answers to multiple choice. The tool can be used on a computer or from a mobile device and simultaneously by different users collaboratively. When responses are actually received for form the information is automatically put in to Google sheets and represented graphically and the response come in. The results can similarly be shared with multiple people by changing the access. There are also a number of free google app add-ons to make the tool more useful.


 * Instructional Strategy Alignment:** The alignment with goal setting exist in Google forms ability to allow you to engage students in the learning process with their feedback that can be used to shape and personalise lessons (Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012). The is also the ability to connect future leaning with past learning by including question that evaluate the past learning of the students (Hubbell et al., 2012).

References Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using technology with classroom instruction that works// (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: ASCD