Thursday, January 1, 2009

Actually keeping the resolution

As I mentioned, I follow several blogs (many focusing on technology in the classroom and how that could better serve learners with different abilities) and today one featured tools to manage your life. Since I just posted about making a resolution and trying to stick to it, I thought I'd share that blog post so you can explore some of the options.
And, since I'm always looking for multiple applications, I'd like to point out that the one featured here has steps to goal setting that mirror goals/objectives in an IEP, so if you'd like to use it to develop a plan for your child, have at it!
BTW, this is also a perfect example of how ALL of us can use and benefit from AT (assistive technology)!

Lifetick
Lifetick is an online goal setting application that helps you to define your values, set goals, create tasks, stay motivated, track your progress, measure your performance and reflect on your experience. The interface is easy to use and also includes an iPhone app. The free version allows for 4 goals, while paid version costs $20 per year and allows for unlimited goals, and more journaling features.

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Make sure your goal is S.M.A.R.T.

Specific Does the Goal clearly state what it will achieve?
Measurable Will you know if you have achieved your Goal?
Achievable Is this a Goal which can actually be achieved?
Relevant Does this goal reflect your values in life?
Time Specific When do you want to achieve this goal by?


The rest of the tools are posted at The Power of Educational Technology.

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