WHERETO'S

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“ Plan Learning Experience and Instruction”- WHERETO [| Facets Learning Stage 3.pdf] - (UbD Workbook p. 232)

[|TPACK by content areas] - This is a virtual place for folks interested in learning to "operationalize TPACK" (**T**echnology, **P**edagogy, **a**nd **C**ontent **K**nowledge) via curriculum-based learning activity types ('ATs') to get up-to-date information.

**(W) Where, Why, What**
Know **Where** they’re going (state the understanding), **Why** (reason for learning the content and how does it connect to real life?) and **What** is required of them (unit goal (MLR), performance requirements and evaluation criteria)

**(H) Hook**
Be **Hooked** engaged in digging into the big ideas (e.g., through inquiry, research, problem-solving, experimentation)? How will you hook and engage the learners? In what ways will you help them connect the desired learning to their experiences and interests?

**(E) Explore, Experience, Equip**
Have adequate opportunities to **Explore** and **Experience** big Ideas and receive instruction to **Equip** them for the required performance? What learning experiences will help develop and deepen understanding of important ideas? [|Graphic Organizer Templates] [|Cooperative Learning] [|Encouraging Self-Direction and Collaboration]

**(R) Rethink, Rehearse, Revise, Refine**
Have sufficient opportunities to **Rethink**, **Rehearse**, **Revise**, and **Refine** their work based upon timely feedback? How will you encourage the learners to rethink previous learning? How will you encourage ongoing revision and refinement? [|Checking for Understanding and Encouraging Meta-Cognition]

**(E) Evaluate**
Have an opportunity to **Evaluate** their work and set future goals? How will you promote students' self-evaluation and reflection? [|Monitoring Progress] [|Demonstrating Understanding and Skill]

**(T) Tailor**
Tailored and flexible to address the interests and learning styles of all students. How will you tailor the learning activities and your teaching to address the learning profiles and interest of your students? Addressing Kinesthetic Learners' Needs

**(O) Organize**
Organized and sequenced to maximize engagement and effectiveness. How will the learning experience be organized to maximize engaging and effective learning using higher order thinking? What evidence (product/artifact) will show their learning?

Cooperative Learning -- an introduction to the concept, the theories, the research, etc. [|Digital Lessons] Five Types of Slam Dunk Digital lessons. [|Content Online Resources] SmartBoard online resources for all content areas. [|Teachnology] Sample Lesson plans in all the content areas. [|Web Resources] The **Intute: Virtual Training Suite** provides free Internet tutorials to help you learn how to get the best from the Web for your education and research.

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