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I participated in the web conference for Week Two. Due to heavy thunderstorms, the bandwidth was restricted and resulted in us not being able to use cameras or mics. I must admit though that the conference was very productive. The reading material and discussions for Week Two were very interesting! While reading the Chapter One in Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works, I thought about the authors’ question a teacher should answer while planning, “What knowledge and skills do I want my students to have at the end of this lesson or unit?” To answer this question, both the teacher and the students have to set objectives (Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn and Malenoski (2007, p. 17). The authors listed four recommendations for classroom practice: With the teacher and student learning goals in place, the lesson’s purpose is clear from the outset, and the instruction that follows will become more meaningful to the student (p. 21). We also learned from Page (2002) that Modern American educators have an increased interest in students’ perceptions of individual worthiness or self-esteem. In addition, he stated that n umerous studies have demonstrated that young children’s self-esteem or self-concept directly affects their academic  performance. (p. 389). References Page, M.S. (2002). Technology-enriched classrooms: Effects of students of low socioeconomic status. //Journal of Research on Technology in Education,// 34(4), 389-409. Retrieved March 10, 2012 from the International Society in Education at htt://www.iste.org/AM?Template.cfm?Section=Number_4_ Summer_2021&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&ContentFileID=830 Pitler, H., Hubbell, E. R., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works.Alexandria,VA.Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Chapters 1, 15-38.
 * 1) Set learning objectives that are specific but flexible.
 * 2) Allow students flexibility in personalizing the learning objectives or goals.
 * 3) Communicate the learning objectives or goals to students and parents.
 * 4) Contract with students to attain specific learning objectives or goals (p. 17-18).