This has been an interesting experience, using UBD to plan a unit and fleshed out lesson plans. I'm wondering how I can use this next year as part of the curriculum re-write. I can see some of the benefits, especially in the planning of a whole unit of study. Essential questions can provide a focus for planning; these can also be beneficial for students so that they can see the whole picture--what the focus is.
I would like to see other models as a basis for comparison. I'm wondering what else is out there and what the pros and cons are. I do know that I will share what I know about UBD with my collegues; I think that there are many aspects of UBD that will be beneficial to all of us. I think that we all needed more time with regard to the curriculum course. There was too much to learn and too much to do in too short a time.