Clear Lesson Focus by James Fineran https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8 Write a couple sentences to describe what a clear focus might look like and why it is important. en-us 2019-04-23 01:32:02 UTC 2019-04-27 16:27:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f471-2642.png Nolan Gitch ngitch https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686681 A clear lesson focus allows for students to have an understanding of the expectations of what they need to accomplish in their learning. It allows for students to demonstrate to the teacher a secure level of learning on the desired learning target.]]> 2019-04-27 16:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686681 Darin Tisdale tisdaled https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686753 Clear focus gives students a precise goal for learning and is important to guide reasons why they are doing what they are doing and what the end result of learning will be to motivate and provide confidence for learning.]]> 2019-04-27 16:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686753 Allyn Locker alocker3 https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686804 Clarity provides vision for learning and also provides opportunities for specific feedback and self-assessment/reflection.]]> 2019-04-27 16:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686804 Dean Myers https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686833 A clear focus looks like an attainable outcome for all students. Should be communicated at the beginning of class, with an opportunity to reflect at the end. ]]> 2019-04-27 16:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686833 Amy Biondi https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686864 A clear focus is important because it allows students to know what they are learning about, stay focused, and guides learning. It is also connected to what the teacher wants the student(s) to know/be able to do independently for the lesson/the next lesson.]]> 2019-04-27 16:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686864 Rumor Clark https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686904 A clear focus gives students a goal for learning within the lesson and this is important because students will know where they are going, and how they are going to get there. That's important for engagement and students will know their expectations. ]]> 2019-04-27 16:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686904 Jana McClelland https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686910 A clear focus is key to what students need for optimal learning. 

]]> 2019-04-27 16:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686910 Zach Hesse https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686916 Clear focus directs instruction and allows students to know exactly what they are expected to do. This creates a clear focus for both teachers and students, freeing up cognitive resources to attend to the learning of the content]]> 2019-04-27 16:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686916 Gina Koehler gkoehler https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686922 A clear focus describes the learning and is not about the activity rather about the learning. It is key to determining what students need to know, understand and do. ]]> 2019-04-27 16:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686922 A clear focus might look like: By the end of the presentation:I will be able to write 1-2 sentences about what it means to have a clear focus for a lesson and why it’s important. https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686931
It is important because it helps students know what they are aiming to learn, and helps instructors align assessment and instruction to their learning purpose. 

Ivy Garmon]]> 2019-04-27 16:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686931 Ashley Schryver https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686941 A clear focus allows students to concentrate on the specific details of what they are supposed to learn.  This allows them to have self-efficacy and control over their own learning.

]]> 2019-04-27 16:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686941 Lou Howell https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686945 Begin with the end in mind - great phrase - works for the unit and the day

]]> 2019-04-27 16:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686945 Jared Carder https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686967 A clear focus is easy to follow and drives the learning for each lesson and unit. It makes measuring student learning easy because they either have it or they don't.]]> 2019-04-27 16:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354686967 Focus is important so students know where they are going and then determine if they arrived and accomplished their goal. gpauls71995 https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354687024 2019-04-27 16:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354687024 Curt Johnston https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354687033 Be specific so that students know how to identify if they are successful at the completion of each lesson.

]]> 2019-04-27 16:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354687033 Emily Bowen https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354687058 A clear focus provides students direction and knowledge of what is expected of them.]]> 2019-04-27 16:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fineran/j5khuys3gbd8/wish/354687058