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tability.ioWhat are Teaching OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Teaching. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Teaching OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Teaching Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to enhance story-based teaching-learning resources
ObjectiveEnhance story-based teaching-learning resources
KRTrain 80% of educators in effective use of story-based learning resources
Identify training resources on story-based learning- Schedule training sessions for educators
- Monitor and track participation rates
- KREvaluate and improve the quality of 50% of existing story-based learning resources
- Implement improvements based on evaluation results
- Assess quality of selected resources using defined criteria
- Identify 50% of story-based learning resources for evaluation
- KRIncrease available story-based learning resources by 25%
- Develop 25% more story-based learning content
- Implement and distribute the new resources
- Identify current story-based learning resources
OKRs to enhance academic performance for better grades
- ObjectiveEnhance academic performance for better grades
- KRSuccessfully complete and submit 100% assignments before deadline
- Prioritize assignments based on deadlines
- Set a daily routine for working on assignments
- Utilize organization tools like planners or apps
- KRDedicate at least 10 hours weekly to focused, non-distracted studying
- Turn off all potential distractions during study hours
- Use a timer to maintain focused study chunks
- Set aside specific daily hours for undistracted studying
- KRSecure a minimum grade of B+ in all subjects
- Review class materials daily to reinforce understanding
- Proactively complete assignments before deadlines
- Attend office hours to clarify uncertainties
OKRs to enhance leadership skills in teaching
- ObjectiveEnhance leadership skills in teaching
- KRImplement one new initiative based on learnings from leadership training
- Identify one key learning from leadership training
- Launch the new initiative within the team
- Develop a detailed implementation plan for this initiative
- KRAttend two specialized leadership training courses
- Complete both training courses successfully
- Register for the chosen leadership training courses
- Research and select two suitable specialized leadership training courses
- KRAchieve 95% positive feedback in the teacher-leadership evaluation
- Attend workshops to improve teaching and leadership skills
- Implement changes based on received feedback promptly
- Seek regular constructive feedback from colleagues and students
OKRs to enhance my teaching effectiveness and student engagement
- ObjectiveEnhance my teaching effectiveness and student engagement
- KRIncrease student participation rate by 20% in class discussions
- Incorporate engaging, interactive activities into lessons
- Include participation as part of students' grades
- Implement incentives for active participation, like bonus points or rewards
- KRImplement 3 new engaging teaching strategies in class each week
- Plan and prepare to integrate 3 new methods into weekly lessons
- Research various innovative teaching strategies each week
- Monitor students' engagement and assess strategy effectiveness
- KRAchieve a 90% student comprehension rate in bi-weekly assessment tests
- Provide personalized feedback and supplementary material
- Implement bi-weekly student comprehension assessments
- Develop clear, concise lesson plans for each topic
OKRs to improve teaching and design methodology
- ObjectiveEnhance teaching and design methodology
- KRIncrease student satisfaction ratings by 25%
- KRIncrease teaching effectiveness ratings by 20%
- KRDecrease course development time by 15%
- KRIncrease student knowledge retention by 20%
OKRs to boost student homework completion rates
- ObjectiveBoost student homework completion rates
- KRImprove homework participation rate of underperforming students by 30%
- Meet individually to discuss and address students' homework challenges
- Offer additional support and resources for homework assistance
- Implement a reward-based system for completed homework
- KRIntroduce 2 new effective homework-engagement strategies in classrooms
- Prepare material to explain and implement two chosen strategies
- Train teachers on these new strategies in workshops
- Research up-to-date, successful homework engagement strategies
- KRAchieve a 20% increase in completed homework submissions each week
- Implement strict homework submission deadlines
- Increase frequency of reminders on pending assignments
- Provide incentives for timely homework submission
OKRs to achieve excellence in academics
- ObjectiveAchieve excellence in academics
- KRAttend at least 95% of total classes for each subject
- Instill discipline for regular class attendance
- Consistently review and update course schedules
- Prioritize scheduling conflicts and solve promptly
- KRComplete all assignments and projects before their deadlines
- Regularly review and update progress on assignments
- Prioritize assignments based on deadlines and complexity
- Allocate specific time for focused study each day
- KRObtain an average score of 90% or above in all subjects
- Partner with classmates to create interactive, comprehensive study groups
- Seek assistance from teachers for topics that are not clear
- Allocate daily study time for each subject to keep materials fresh
OKRs to achieve a minimum of 90% in English this semester
- ObjectiveAchieve a minimum of 90% in English this semester
- KRScore at least 85% on all English assignments and homework
- Seek help or clarification from teachers when needed
- Thoroughly proofread all assignments before submission
- Allocate consistent daily study time for English assignments
- KRAttend all English class sessions and actively participate in discussions
- KRObtain an average of 90% or higher on English quizzes and tests
- Take regular practice quizzes and tests
- Revise core English concepts daily
- Consult with an English tutor weekly
OKRs to achieve a 4.0 GPA within the upcoming academic term
- ObjectiveAchieve a 4.0 GPA within the upcoming academic term
- KRObtain at least 90% marks on all assignments and projects for each subject
- Seek assistance from teachers to clarify doubts
- Dedicate daily study hours towards assignments and projects
- Review and revise work before submitting
- KRAttend 100% of all classes and actively participate in each to better understand content
- Actively engage in class discussions and exercises
- Schedule classes immediately to prioritize their completion
- Review notes daily to reinforce learning
- KRSpend a minimum of 3 hours per day for focused studies excluding homework time
- Set aside 3 hours daily specifically for concentrated studying
- Evaluate daily progress to ensure consistent improvement
- Eliminate all potential distractions during these hours
OKRs to achieve a pass grade above 70 in all subjects
- ObjectiveAchieve a pass grade above 70 in all subjects
- KRComplete 100% of assigned homework within deadlines
- Manage distractions to maximize focus during homework sessions
- Set a daily schedule for working on homework assignments
- Utilize a planner to track all upcoming homework deadlines
- KRScore at least 80 in weekly practice test assessments
- Schedule daily study sessions focusing on test material
- Complete practice questions related to assessment
- Review and correct mistakes from previous tests
- KRActively participate in study groups to foster peer-based understanding
- Engage in discussions to gain and share knowledge
- Identify relevant study groups and enroll in them
- Regularly attend scheduled group study sessions
How to write your own Teaching OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
Teaching OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to track your Teaching OKRs
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Teaching OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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