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Understanding by Design using Technology

Understanding by Design is a brilliant concept.

   UbD Tech and other site pages attempts to add student e-portfolio  to learn then and demonstrate curriculum mastery via asynchronous Stream of Consciousness Technologies.

Emerging Technologies such as Microscost Office, Google sites, Jing, Screentoaster and more allow a student to create a timeless compendium demonstrating with voice, video motion screen capture to both learn curriculum and then demonstrate concept mastery in their very own words on their very own website.

Understanding by Design, Expanded 2nd Edition - by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe  See an online book Preview
   "How can we create a rigorous and engaging curriculum that focuses on understanding and leads to improved student performance in today's high-stakes, standards-based environment?" is a quote from the book above. Perhaps the answer is Technology and specifically E-portfolio. The rationale. E-portfolio allows a student to create an ongoing compendium of asynchronous narratives and animations demonstrating understanding of the curriculum.

Making the most of Understanding by Design  - by John L. Brown  See an online book preview
   "Thousands of educators worldwide are already using Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighes Understanding by Design (UbD) as a framework for designing curriculum units, performance assessments, and instruction that lead students to deep understanding of content." is a quote from the book above

 Overview of UbD and the Design Template