In this episode, I share how goal setting activities can help students take ownership of their learning and stay motivated throughout the school year. You’ll also hear actionable tips for incorporating goal setting into different subjects and digital tools for creating customizable activities. If you want to inspire students to set meaningful goals and track their progress, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for Goal Setting Activities to Motivate Students
- Introduce goal setting at key moments to boost motivation.
- Use structured activities with clear goals and action steps.
- Make it subject-specific for meaningful connections.
- Leverage digital tools for engaging, customizable templates.
This episode is sponsored by my new ASCD deck of cards, Purposeful EdTech Tips
This episode is sponsored by my new ASCD deck of cards, Purposeful EdTech Tips. It’s part of the QuickWins! series and packed with 50 fast, effective ideas for planning, teaching, and reflection. You’ll find AI prompts, student activities, teacher tips, and strategies for checking for understanding — all designed to help you use EdTech with purpose.
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- Goal Setting Ideas for Any Time of Year (Blog Post)
- Tech-Savvy Approaches for a Differentiated Classroom with Dr. Clare Kilbane and Dr. Natalie Milman (Podcast Episode)
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- Fun Ways to Help Kids Set Goals (Podcast Episode)
- 10 Goal Setting Activities for Kids (Blog Post)
