Technical Writing and Understanding by Design (UbD)
Welcome to the EDT-8120 Online Workshop
Start HereHello, welcome to the online workshop for assisting technical writers with incorporating Understanding by Design (UbD) concepts. This workshop is designed to assist technical writers in creating and using UbD methods discussed in EDT-8120, specifically using class material presented in:
To get started, review the objectives and requirements on this page, and then use each weekly online workshop to complete the week's assessment.
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Course Overview and Course Learning Objectives
This workshop is designed towards applying technical writing in an Agile software development method based upon UbD concepts. Because Agile development requires communication across all development levels during the overall development process, it is imperative that technical writers produce their product in the same iterative fashion as software is developed.
Coinciding with the lessons contained within this workshop, we will apply learning principles documented in:
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Grant Wiggins- Understanding by Design
Requirements for Completion
In order to complete this workshop, you must accomplish the following requirements:
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Instructor Information |
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James Humphrey, Jr. is the instructor, principle writer and creator of this online workshop.
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References
Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2011). The understanding by design guide to creating high-quality units. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2012). The understanding by design guide to advanced concepts in creating and reviewing units. Alexandria, VA: ASCD
Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2012). The understanding by design guide to advanced concepts in creating and reviewing units. Alexandria, VA: ASCD