https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw Midpoint Reflection en-us 2018-05-07 19:06:06 UTC 2018-05-23 19:05:08 UTC hello@padlet.com biggiocenter https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/258682189 2018-05-07 19:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/258682189 biggiocenter https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/258682380 2018-05-07 19:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/258682380 biggiocenter https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/258682421 2018-05-07 19:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/258682421 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263127765 It's like a map that we created ourselves- if you are riding in a station wagon facing backwards.

Reading the end of the book and then try to figure out how to get there. 

]]> 2018-05-23 18:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263127765 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263127878 Reverse Engineering Intellectual Property. Taking apart our class in order to reassemble it in a better way.

Ikea Furniture. We now have the parts and pieces, we just need to assemble those parts in a usable format.

Planning a trip. Identify the destination and figure out the best way to get there.]]> 2018-05-23 18:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263127878 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263127920 planning for retirement -- "how much money do you think you'll need...?"]]> 2018-05-23 18:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263127920 katolswick https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263127957 ...like Apple design, starting with what the end product should look like, then figuring out what goes inside.
... like Choose Your Own Adventure books, where you have to decide which elements to actually implement. There are multiple possible endings.
...like teaching a teen how to drive. End goal: drive yourself to school safely. Before that happens, someone has to figure out how to get them to that point.
 ]]> 2018-05-23 18:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263127957 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263127995 1000 piece puzzle; starting on the edge ok but more difficult in the middle
being a theatre director:  vision to implementation; improvisation and structure

writing a song: seeking harmony but pieces separately feel weird


]]> 2018-05-23 18:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263127995 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263128004 -Getting to paradise but having to figure out how you got there
-baking a cake (know where you’re going)
-risk assessment (balancing risks and opportunities)
-coming to a research question (theories may or may not fit with you own context)]]> 2018-05-23 18:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263128004 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263128202 Packing for a trip once you've gotten there.]]> 2018-05-23 18:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263128202 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263128494 Less theoretical but more about where the backward design takes us. Let's look at where we are and where we want to go. It's intense! 

]]> 2018-05-23 18:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263128494 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263128679 planning for a trip -- if I want to go to the peak of Mt. Everest, I need to plan

it's like: constructing an argument. It's like a proof - start with the answer; what axioms are needed to get there. 

]]> 2018-05-23 18:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263128679 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129109 Backwards course design is like childbirth. You start off with a plan, but all of that flies out the window once you actually get into the situation.


]]> 2018-05-23 18:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129109 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129261 You start with the picture on the box with what you dream of accomplishing, open the box and there are a ton of divergent pieces that you have to put together in a meaningful way in order to achieve that 'picture'/dream scenario. The process of putting it together is frustrating and there isn't always a correct way to do it and you often have to stop and start to get it right, but you ultimately get to the same place as everyone else, the picture on the box.

]]> 2018-05-23 18:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129261 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129554 eating a wonderful meal at a restaurant and then trying to figure out how to cook it at home.
*Driving in reverse with the rear view mirror or backing a trailer - when you want the trailer to go right you have to turn left - IN both cases you know what you want, but the method of getting there is different.]]> 2018-05-23 18:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129554 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129570 Trying to figure out how a restaurant meal came together in the kitchen. 

]]> 2018-05-23 18:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129570 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129920 A road paved with a good intentions.

]]> 2018-05-23 18:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129920 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129952 You have the blueprints and the image of what you want to accomplish, then you start with the foundation (situational factors) and frame, roof, tile, plaster, etc. all in pursuit of the original plan. And there are many ways to ultimately build the house (and no right way persay), but the goal is your dream house.]]> 2018-05-23 18:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263129952 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263130331 Writing a book. You start off with a lot of good ideas, but get bogged down in the middle by all of the details.

]]> 2018-05-23 18:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263130331 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263130486 The dream outcome is on the outside of the box, you have to purchase and identify the ingredients to put in the cake, put them in the correct order (otherwise things will go very wrong), and finally, you end up with a delicious cake that hopefully looks something like the thing on the outside box. A big part of it is always thinking ahead--how do all the ingredients go together? What must come next and what do I do to prepare (i.e. pre-heating the oven before you actually begin mixing ingredients).]]> 2018-05-23 18:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263130486 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263130488 Instead of using a fridge full of ingredients (remember you have celiac and vegan to consider UDL) so start with the picture of the meal we want and create the plan and ingredients and be descriptive. Go to the grocery store.]]> 2018-05-23 18:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263130488 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263131867 adopting a diet. You're already eating, but now we are being more deliberate in our choices to meet a goal]]> 2018-05-23 18:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263131867 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263133217 Learning alignment is key to success. ]]> 2018-05-23 18:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263133217 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263133821 More reflection 

Reflection, but in more of a technical mindset. Less about emotions and more about the evaluation mechanisms

The skills in lieu of the content]]> 2018-05-23 18:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263133821 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263134488 One minute Paper - can use to reflect and take attendance as well; it's easy to implement;

A discussion activity like team pair/shares

Adding closed caption to videos (to increase student understanding) on canvas with a quiz follow up

Gallery Walk - a great method to get students involved and actively engaged.

Rethink the outcomes for current course to determine what aspects of Backward Design align best as a starting point. There are different challenges for introductory vs more advanced classes

Rework course objectives to think as goals







]]> 2018-05-23 18:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263134488 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263134692 self reflection]]> 2018-05-23 18:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263134692 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263134781 -articulate the goals (in each section)
-tying it back to the active learning goals 
-teaching and practicing skills ahead of assessments (Kate has an article on “Life is a multiple choice question”)
-]]> 2018-05-23 18:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263134781 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263134805 Self-assessment

]]> 2018-05-23 18:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263134805 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263134943 Increase the feedback and use rubrics.
Realign lectures to goals.
Ask students to actually think about why/what skills or knowledge they will use in the future.
Touchstones throughout the semester to check in with where they are with understanding content, but these will be completed outside of class.
Add more of the "thinking about their learning" components.
Figure out assessments other than tests.

]]> 2018-05-23 18:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263134943 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135040 alignment of learning goals and assessment]]> 2018-05-23 18:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135040 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135042 Piazza exists! And it's in Canvas! It's an add in - students can ask questions anonymously.]]> 2018-05-23 18:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135042 katolswick https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135076 Hold students accountable for reading, facilitate conversations]]> 2018-05-23 18:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135076 katolswick https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135270 Quizzes, for example. More frequent feedback! ]]> 2018-05-23 18:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135270 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135351 Perusall]]> 2018-05-23 18:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135351 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135645 -Gallery Walk
-Have students go through the syllabus and determine what they need to know more about. use "syllabus scramble".
-Clicker pre-knowledge check
-Setting student expectations to acclimate to a different learning environment. sharing LO's to invest students
-Thinking about what "i" really want my students to do and use a holistic approach to get them there
-not overwhelm "myself"
-plan a few activities that are deep and meaningful
-reflection activities for students with student feedback for faculty

]]> 2018-05-23 18:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135645 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135740 Think - pair- share: takes a small bit of time; easy to start.]]> 2018-05-23 18:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135740 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135771 structured reflections
outsourcing initial content (aside from reading)
new technology: padlet, menti, &c.
student designed rubrics



]]> 2018-05-23 18:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135771 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135976 Online tools & other tools for quick quizzes.]]> 2018-05-23 18:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263135976 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263136144 building reflective questions into objective exams: how did I study? What works?]]> 2018-05-23 18:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263136144 katolswick https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263137746 Emphasis on how you think, how you prepare, how you process. Learning how to learn.]]> 2018-05-23 18:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263137746 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263138930 Provide lecture material online; spend time in class in supportive activities

]]> 2018-05-23 18:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263138930 katolswick https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263139018 3 minutes - what have you learned today that you can apply? What did you struggle with? What are you frustrated with and why?]]> 2018-05-23 18:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263139018 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263139127 Forward looking assessment

]]> 2018-05-23 18:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263139127 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263139473 Intrinsic motivation

Reclaiming the value of your education outside of just getting a job or making an "A".


]]> 2018-05-23 18:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263139473 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263139785 -Universal buy-in for the process of teaching and learning for the sake of learning
-Everyone focuses on what is being taught, then who is learning to lead to understanding perspectives in group activities.
-People are open to exchanging ideas and work towards a learning goal. Includes value and diversity. 
-Educator needs to be aware of students' weaknesses (like a dr accessing a patient) and help students through the struggle by accessing often and giving in-depth feedback.
-Universally aware of eliminating bias in our context. (Refers back to openness)
-There would be more cross-discipline communication happening
-Have empathy for each other

]]> 2018-05-23 18:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263139785 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140186 NO GRADES, just here to learn.
Prepared to receive positive and negative feedback
Colleagues support different teaching methods
Curriculum is integrated, supports the other classes, works to a common goal. INTEGRATIVE
Research is fully integrated into the teaching.
An effective evaluation tool for students to provide feedback to the instructors.
Only retain the students that are present mentally and physically.  Get rid of the hangers on.


]]> 2018-05-23 18:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140186 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140295 No students would burst into tears during exams. Students have slept enough and are feeling well-rested and ready to take the exam. The outside pressure to earn a good grade is not so intense. Fear of loss of scholarships is not so prevalent.

]]> 2018-05-23 18:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140295 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140344 learning space conducive to active learning (like Mell - so MORE of this!)]]> 2018-05-23 18:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140344 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140510 -accountable students (who want to work and learn and find value in their learning)
-autonomous learning environment 
-curious students
-educative standards highly influenced by practical field (professional standards) or some external body
-kill the grades]]> 2018-05-23 18:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140510 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140732 technology that works 
students that come prepared

]]> 2018-05-23 18:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140732 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140846 2018-05-23 18:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140846 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140895 no fears of failure
smaller classes
equal-level students

]]> 2018-05-23 18:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263140895 katolswick https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141056 - Everyone reads and is on time and attends regularly. 
- Everyone teaches in Mell. Mobility, working technology. 
- Less emphasis on grades.
- Scholarly citizenship. Peer reviews with thorough and loving feedback. - Student expectations: understand what feedback is, how to give it, how to respond to it and use it to improve.  
- Technology can engage students, not just distract. Maybe we won't sweat it so much if they get distracted.
- Lower teaching loads.
- ]]> 2018-05-23 18:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141056 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141083 We know all of our students’ names and faces. Teacher to student ratio would be better.

]]> 2018-05-23 18:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141083 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141137 more symbiotic -- less carnivorous]]> 2018-05-23 18:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141137 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141348 no grades!! 
Black Mountain School]]> 2018-05-23 18:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141348 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141547 colleagues who value innovation in teaching
institutional support: time and more time - 
consistent institution message - what is important? teaching vs. research]]> 2018-05-23 18:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141547 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141925 More time to spend one-on-one with students, especially the most vulnerable one.]]> 2018-05-23 18:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263141925 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263142244 enlightened student body who embraces active learning for what it is - and gets value from the experiences - not looking to to just get an easy A]]> 2018-05-23 18:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263142244 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263142393 More student buy-in earlier in the semester. Prepared learners in smaller number without so much stress.]]> 2018-05-23 18:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263142393 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263142468 Connection; building a sense of community in the classroom
Working with administration and colleagues to come together to focus more on different ways to teach


]]> 2018-05-23 18:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263142468 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263143057 More students come to office hours/review sessions. More students take responsibility for their own success. Students are willing and excited to meet with instructors.]]> 2018-05-23 18:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263143057 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263143407 More inquisitive students who really want to be in the class, who know why they’re there, and are engaged in the course. More students who participate in class. Students who ask questions. ]]> 2018-05-23 18:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263143407 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263144034 interconnected ecosystems]]> 2018-05-23 19:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263144034 pullisn https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263144272 We catch the students who fall through the cracks. ]]> 2018-05-23 19:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263144272 https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263144676 Question: what is the ratio of full/associate/assistant/lecturer faculty participating in Course ReDesign? ]]> 2018-05-23 19:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/biggiocenter/kmbcpoen4jbw/wish/263144676