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Episode Synopsis
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
If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!
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.
To get our weekly Instructional Coaching Tips sent right to your inbox, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
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
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