Convergence Design at Morrill

Goals

• Establish common understanding of what a Convergence unit looks like
• Clarify definition of a high quality performance assessment
• Feel prepared to unit plan over the summer

Prezi from Today's Session

Agenda

Welcome, Overview

Picturing Convergence
Compose an image that illustrates your definition of the word "Convergence."

Putting it All Together

-Common Core

-Understanding by Design

-REACH Framework

-CPS Frameworks

-Assessment schedule

-Writing Mini-Lesson Schedule

Inside a Convergence Unit

-Begin with the End in Mind: Student Example

-Performance Assessments

-Walk-Through

Now it’s Your Turn!

-Click HERE for a Convergence unit template

-Click HERE for a Curriculum map template/ exemplar

Summer Supports

-Friend us on www.Goodreads.com for book recommendations (convergenceacademies@colum.edu)

-Check out our Transmedia Library page on the Convergence Classroom Blog

-Work with Liz when you’re planning: eparrott@colum.edu.  

-Convergence Summer Camp: August 12-14

Let us know how we did! Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey so we can improve our support for you in the future. Click HERE for the link.