1. • Introduction to learning progressions

   • Exploration of progression structure and guiding principles

   • Small group activity: Analyze learning progressions for assigned UC

•Creativity

•Complex Communication

•Critical Thinking

•Collaboration

•Flexibility & Adaptability

•Productivity & Accountability

•Create a Venn Diagram to organize the similarities and differences between Iowa’s Universal Constructs and 21st Century Skills Standards

•Optional: Use this interactive tool to create your Venn Diagram or create how you would like

1. Clarifying Connections:

   • Universal Constructs and 21st Century Skills Standards both aim to prepare students for the demands of the future. This activity highlights how these frameworks complement each other, making it easier to integrate them into teaching strategies.

2. Deepening Understanding:

   • By organizing similarities and differences, participants will develop a nuanced understanding of the unique focus areas of each framework. This clarity allows educators to use them more effectively in lesson planning and curriculum alignment.

3. Fostering Integration:

   • Many educators may already incorporate elements of these frameworks in isolation. This activity helps bridge the two, enabling a more cohesive and intentional approach to teaching skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability.

4. Promoting Collaboration:

   • Working collaboratively to complete the Venn Diagram encourages dialogue and diverse perspectives, leading to richer insights and practical applications.