Integrating Technology and UbD


Step 1 The first player sets up the game however he/she sees fit.	Step 2 Game play starts. Each player adds a new rule and lists it on the chart paper.	Step 3 Game play continues until you've found a game everyone loves. Be prepared to share your findings.

Step 1

The first player sets up the game however he/she sees fit.

Step 2

Game play starts. Each player adds a new rule and lists it on the chart paper.

Step 3

Game play continues until you've found a game everyone loves. Be prepared to share your findings.

Debriefing the Hackjam

Debriefing questions:

What is hacking?

How is hacking portrayed in the media?

How is hacking connected with making things?

What have you (or your students) done in your work that seems like hacking?

Other thoughts:

How do our preconceived notions about materials and structures affect our behaviors?

How did the lack of an "end goal" change the course of the game?

New Hackers Dictionary

Black Hat Hacker vs. White Hat Hacker

Your task/mental framework for the day:

Given what you just experienced, how can we "hack" school? What types of changes should occur? Your goal is to identify at least 10 hacks you can implement in your classroom next year. Start now by listing at least 1.


Step 1 Think about the types of learning that you want in your classroom. Think about your desired goals. This should drive your exploration.	Step 2 Use the Pinterest board that's been curated for you to explore lots of different tools. Think of 2 tools that you would like to use in your class.	Step 3 Be prepared to share how you plan to use the tool upon your return to school. Playing with the tool is the best way to feel ready to integrate it!

Step 1

Think about the types of learning that you want in your classroom. Think about your desired goals. This should drive your exploration.

Step 2

Use the Pinterest board that's been curated for you to explore lots of different tools. Think of 2 tools that you would like to use in your class.

Step 3

Be prepared to share how you plan to use the tool upon your return to school. Playing with the tool is the best way to feel ready to integrate it!

Kristen Swanson

Integrating Technology and UbD

tinyurl.com/TECHUBD

Integrating Technology and UbD

tinyurl.com/TECHUBD

Session Handouts

Icebreaker: Map a List

Prepping Our Curation Tool: Evernote

Curriculum Hackjam

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Debriefing the Hackjam

The Need for Transfer in Technological Times

Burning Questions via Socrative

UbD Stage 1: Desired Goals in a Technological Age

UbD Stage 2: GRASPS and Technology

UbD Stage 3: Learning Tools Scavenger Hunt

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Smackdown!

UbD and Technology Smackdown List - Google Drive

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