• There are numerous Understanding by Design lesson plan templates available online. One of my favorites is the interactive site at digitalliteracy.mwg.org. One can compose a lesson plan at the site or download a PDF template at the bottom of the page.

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  • Debbi presented on curriculum alignment. She gave numerous examples of topical vs. deep alignment. If you would like to contact Debbi her email is dhardy@osd.wednet.edu. You can download the presentation here: Curriculum Alignment Presentation

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  • I just read a great entry about great blog entries,  http://theedublogger.edublogs.org

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  • Sample

    This is a sample.

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  • TiddlyWiki is Amazing!

    TiddlyWiki is a standalone wiki. It does not need a web server to activate the scripting language. It can reside on a flash drive, your local computer or even, daring I state, a real web server. The HTML file consists of HTML, CSS and AJAX Javascript for it’s magic. One needs to experience it to

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  • Look Ma, I’m blogging!

    Yep!

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  • Title Stage 1 – Desired Results Vision Q – Essential Questions P – Presentation Mission G – Established Goals U – Understandings K – Student will know… S – Students will be able… Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence Evaluation T – Performance Task OE – Other Evidence Vocabulary Stage 3 – Learning Plan Timeline L

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  • 531 Revamp

    Week 1 Theory Overview (Historical) Key Players Philosopical Camps Outcome Historical Personal theory in context of time alotted in class Use “I believe. . .” statements Assignment Assign reading from Pinar to cover main topics for next class Week 2 Trends (Current Time) National State Local Building Culture influence Curriculum Mapping Standards UBD SEAL Outcome

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  • Power of Vision

    Joel Barker is a futurist. His video, Power of Vision is a tour through three authors’ work. He pulls ideas from Fred Polak, Benjamin Singer, and Viktor E. Frankl on importance of establishing vision for individuals and organization. Barker ties the concepts together with great examples and makes them relevant. He also has a video

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