Introduction
Welcome
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Who is this course for?
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How to use the exercise files
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Taking notes during this course
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1. What Makes a Topic Complex?
Complex content from an educator's point of view
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Complex content from a student's point of view
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Core phases for teaching complex ideas
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2. Plan a Unit via Backward Planning
An overview of backward planning
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Use a unit planner
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Identify enduring learning
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Write essential questions
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Identify key knowledge
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Depth of knowledge (DOK) chart
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Identify what students must do
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Anticipate potential problems
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Assessments
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Plan the daily lessons
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Recap of backward planning
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3. Effective Lesson Planning via UDL
Introduction and history of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
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UDL principles
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UDL lesson planner
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4. UDL Principle 1: Representation
Introduction to representation
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Develop vocabulary and key concepts
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Develop background knowledge
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Use the metacogntive strategy of think-alouds
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Use the metacognitive strategy of self-reflection
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Represent information visually
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Represent information auditorily
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Represent information kinesthetically
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5. UDL Principle 2: Engagement
Introduction to engagement
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Motivate students through choice
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Motivate students through authentic scenarios, tasks, and projects
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Gamification
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Wrap up engagement strategies
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6. UDL Principle 3: Action and Expression
Introduction to action and expression
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Use checklists
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Take notes using graphic organizers
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Give effective feedback to students
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7. Assist Individuals and Teams via Scaffolding
Introduction to scaffolding
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Identify when to use scaffolds
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Scaffold the reading process
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Scaffold reading prompts
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Scaffold other kinds of tasks
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8. Pull It All Together
Teach complex topics from beginning to end
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Ex_Files_HowTeachComplxTpcs_.zip
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