DE Oracle @ UMUC

Backward Design 101 - April 28, 2011

CSI Staff

Staff Writer

Center for Support of Instruction

Published: March-April 2011

Category: » De-oracle-live » Archived-webinars

During this presentation, Linda Smelser, Instructional Support specialist, discussed ideas for putting together course content (assignments, assessments, conferences, etc.) that align with outcomes using instructional design principles from the Backward Design model. Outcomes are the desired results or competencies that students demonstrate to show what they have learned. Backward Design is a process for constructing a path for learning that starts by focusing on desired results to assist in developing appropriate evidence of competency. The framework of Backward Design is similar to developing a travel itinerary: By using desired results (the destination) as the starting point, it is possible to work backward to design an instructional path using course objectives to steer learners toward targeted outcomes. Examples were provided, along with a discussion on ideas for using Backward Design for other instructional projects.

Archived Recording:

Launcher Link:

http://umuc.wimba.com/launcher.cgi?room=deoracle_2011_0428_1205_23

(NOTE:  To view the archive, click on the above link, then select the Participant login button.  Make sure jthies_01 is listed as the Room ID. Enter your name in the Name field)

Wizard Link:

http://67.202.210.31/wizard/launcher.cgi?wc=wms

Slide Presentation:

Printable Version: PDF

Resources:

• Authentic Learning
• Backward Design
• John Biggs
• Project Based Learning
• Sir Ken Robinson
• Jim Groom - (requires MS Silverlight plugin)