Online Professional Development

Learner Analysis:

Idlewood Elementary School consists of 51 teachers, grades K-5 with a range of bachelors’ degrees to doctoral degrees. . Each teacher is
required to create assignments using VERGE for their students at least twice each school year. From a survey recently taken, teachers will like
more training on how to effectively use VERGE in the classroom. Each teacher has their own desktop and Chromebook provided by the district.
All teachers in the building utilize online resources and digital learning platforms.

Stage 1 Desired Results

Learning Goal: Transfer
Students will be able to independently use their learning to create assignments in VERGE to
Students will be able to create assignments enhance their blended classroom setting. Students will also understand how to use VERGE to
using the learning management system, differentiate instruction.
VERGE. Meaning
UNDERSTANDINGS ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Students will understand the meaning of What is VERGE?
differentiation and how to create assignments How can I use VERGE to create content based
in VERGE. assignments for my students ?
What are some ways I can differentiate
learning in VERGE?
Acquisition
Students will know how to create and Students will be skilled at creating
differentiate classroom assignments for K-5 assignments using VERGE.
students.
Stage 2 - Evidence
Evaluative Criteria Assessment Evidence
Survey in VERGE PERFORMANCE TASK(S):
Create an assignment in VERGE. Once you have successfully created the assignment take the
survey to verify completion .
survey in online course OTHER EVIDENCE:
Q&A
Stage 3 – Learning Plan
 Summary of Key Learning Events and Instruction
1. Materials and Resources:
Teacher workstation

2. Instruction: SW read the course syllabus.

Task 1: SW watch the video on creating an assignment using VERGE.

Task 2: SW read the how to about creating assignments using VERGE.
Task 3: SW read an article about differentiated instruction.
Task 4: SW watch a screencast produced by Mrs. davis about differentiating instruction in VERGE.
Task 5: SW complete the survey and create their assignments in VERGE.