Upgrade Your Curriculum by Leslie McCaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw Chapter 4-The Transformation Spiral en-us 2018-07-30 13:23:59 UTC 2018-07-30 14:46:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Appraisal and Brainstorming lmccaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271446253 This is when "teachers determine which unit of study they will upgrade." (Hale & Fisher, 2013)
  • Determine the transformational lens to incorporate.
  • Brainstorm answers to orbits of ability, specific technology or tools, and will the upgrade effect length.
]]> 2018-07-30 13:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271446253 Commitment and Communication lmccaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271446269 "the state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action" and "the exchanges that takes place both before and during implementation of the unit of study." (Hale & Fisher, 2013)
  • recognize the level of commitment that the transformation requires.
  • address steep learning curves.
  • consider necessary resources.
]]> 2018-07-30 13:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271446269 Reactions and Reflections lmccaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271446294 "when teachers implement an upgraded unit of study, they have reactions and reflections while the unit is taking place." (Hale & Fisher, 2013) Archive reactions and reflections at the end of the unit.
  • Was transformation evident?
  • What modifications were made and need to be added?
  • Student reactions?
]]> 2018-07-30 13:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271446294 Revision lmccaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271446303 "The additions or changes made to an upgraded unit of study." (Hale & Fisher, 2013) Adjusting the transformations based on the reactions and reflections.]]> 2018-07-30 13:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271446303 Backwards Design lmccaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271446316 Create the assessment before developing content. "Expected learning outcomes should first be established in the form of the evaluation, and then be evidenced as the instructional plan is designed around them." (Johnson, 2013)

"By building formative assessment and performance task checkpoints into their plans, instructors know when and why students don't understand a skill or concept." (Finley, 2016)]]> 2018-07-30 13:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271446316 References lmccaig https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271450211 Finley, T. (2016). 9 Ways to Plan Transformational Lessons: Planning the Best Curriculum Unit Ever. Retrieved July 24, 2018, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/9-ways-plan-transformational-lessons-todd-finley

Hale, J. A., & Fisher, M. (2013). Upgrade your curriculum: Practical ways to transform units and engage students. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Johnson, B. (2013). An Interview with Grant Wiggins: The Power of Backwards Design. Retrieved July 26, 2018, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/interview-grant-wiggins-power-backwards-design-ben-johnson]]> 2018-07-30 14:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccaig/xxn2y4mvn8aw/wish/271450211