This document discusses key aspects of performances of understanding and how new technologies can be incorporated. It provides guidelines and examples of how to structure performances of understanding. Performances of understanding require students to demonstrate their understanding of goals through a sequence of activities that build upon their knowledge over time. New technologies can enhance understanding if used to further goals rather than just for their capabilities. A good performance of understanding will challenge students, engage multiple skills, and have a sense of caring. The document provides an example of a performance of understanding where students explored the goal of understanding caring. It began simply and gradually built up students' understanding through class discussions, art, and writing projects. New technologies like creating a class website were later incorporated to