1. Understanding UbD and Common Core Patricia Coldren August 23, 2012 pcoldren@lee.k12.nc.us (919)356-7739 pcoldren@lee.k12.nc.us

2. Why now? Why me? edtechdigest.wordpress.com

3. Common Core Means…. More RigorMore Rigor More ComplexityMore Complexity More CollaborationMore Collaboration More Problem SolvingMore Problem Solving More ThinkingMore Thinking

4. Non-negotiables Teaching the new curriculumTeaching the new curriculum AssessmentsAssessments More and Different PlanningMore and Different Planning CollaborationCollaboration New ToolsNew Tools

5. The Search for a Curriculum Planning Tool UbD Training in 2011-2012UbD Training in 2011-2012 Decision to Implement County WideDecision to Implement County Wide First Cohort Group K-8, Week of July 30First Cohort Group K-8, Week of July 30 Second Cohort Group, Week of August 13Second Cohort Group, Week of August 13 Future Training and Unit PlanningFuture Training and Unit Planning

6. What is UbD? Backward Design? To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you’re going so that you better understand where you are now so that the steps you take are always in the right direction. Steven R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Understanding By Design

7. UbD Tidbits UbD is the embodiment of common sense, and best practice in design and what we know about learning. (Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe)UbD is the embodiment of common sense, and best practice in design and what we know about learning. (Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe) Backward DesignBackward Design Focus on Learning prioritiesFocus on Learning priorities Focus on anticipating student misunderstandingsFocus on anticipating student misunderstandings Making assessment central to curriculum design, not an afterthoughtMaking assessment central to curriculum design, not an afterthought

8. Typical Design Model Identify content.Identify content. Brainstorm activities.Brainstorm activities. Then and only then…come up with an assessment and link it to some standard.Then and only then…come up with an assessment and link it to some standard.

9. Three Stages of Backward Design Identify desired results.Identify desired results. Determine acceptable evidence.Determine acceptable evidence. Then, and only then….Plan learning experiences and instruction.Then, and only then….Plan learning experiences and instruction.

10. Lee County Template

11. Unit Plans in Dropbox DropboxDropbox –www.dropbox.com www.dropbox.com –User Name : dropbox@lee.k12.nc.us –Password : newPassword123

12. Unit Plans in Pinpoint

13. Other Resources Science Tech BookScience Tech BookScience Tech BookScience Tech Book Symbaloo - http://www.symbaloo.com/?sethomepage=1Symbaloo - http://www.symbaloo.com/?sethomepage=1 http://www.symbaloo.com/?sethomepage=1 NCDPI Wiki - http://www.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/NCDPI Wiki - http://www.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/http://www.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ www.dropbox.comwww.dropbox.comwww.dropbox.com

14. Now That You Know….