Utilizing backwards design in course design ensures a purposeful and effective course structure, starting the process with clearly defined learning objectives, assessments, and activities.

General Resources

• Backwards Design Basics Presentation: Google slides created by Adam Bunnell reviewing the backwards design process [17 slides].
• UDL Guidelines: PDF explaining multiple means of engagement, representation, and action & expression.
• UDL Menu: Google doc menu for providing multiple means of representation.

Instructor Facing Resources

• Course Alignment Map: Google doc worksheet for creating and updating course level outcomes, assessment methods, activities, and learning materials.
• Course Design Alignment Template: Google doc worksheet for aligning course outcomes, assessments, activities, and resources.