September 04, 2024

Backwards Planning: Creating Great Digital Learning Activities by Developing the Final Product First!

28 minutes

In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Manser discuss the concept of backwards design in lesson planning. They emphasize the importance of starting with the end goal in mind and aligning lessons with standards and assessments. They also discuss the need for clear and measurable goals, as well as the importance of gathering evidence of student learning. The hosts provide tips for managing the content and instruction, and stress the value of staying organized and pacing oneself throughout the school year.

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Digital Learning Tip of the Week

Tip # When planning out long term lessons and projects, consider using Backwards Design to make sure that all of your learning goals and standards are met.

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In This Episode …

How to accomplish Backwards Design

Identify the desired ending results

What standards are you looking to master

Setting clear achievable, and measurable goals

What skills are needed?

What projects will help you get to your destination

What do students need to know before the lesson starts

What do you want them to be able to do at the end of the lesson or unit

How can this be achieved by student centered learning with active use of technology

Gather Evidence of Learning

Develop a final project or assessment

Exit and Intro Tickets

Progress Assessments

Design Content for Instruction

Select your teaching methods

Teaching Centered vs Student Centered learning

Demonstration vs lecture vs peer discussion (for example)

Develop dynamic instructional activities to help students interact with the course material so that they are fully engaged in the content

Conversation Takeaways

Start with the end goal in mind and align lessons with standards and assessments

Set clear and measurable goals for student learning

Gather evidence of student learning to track progress

Manage content and instruction by focusing on meaningful and purposeful activities

Stay organized and pace yourself throughout the school year

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

04:24 Backwards Design: Starting with the End Goal in Mind

09:10 Setting Clear and Measurable Goals for Student Learning

16:00 Gathering Evidence of Student Learning

20:36 Managing Content and Instruction: Focusing on Meaningful Activities

23:50 Staying Organized and Pacing Yourself Throughout the School Year

Links Mentioned in this Episode

ISTE Digital Learning Standards for Students

Backwards Design: The Basics

Backward Design in Education

Where to Start: Backward Design

Effective Lesson Plans: The Backwards Design Way

The Fundamentals of Backward Planning

Using Backward Design to Plan Your Course

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