The Backwards Podcast

A.J. Juliani
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A.J. Juliani shares insights and stories on how to reverse-engineer any goal with a backward design approach. Drawing on years of experience using the backward design process for curriculum and learning development, he talks with experts and leaders who know a lot more than him about succeeding through backward planning in all kinds of areas (business, learning, sports, and life).

  1. 12/18/2022

    #22 - John Warner: Teaching and Learning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

    In this Backwards Podcast episode, A.J. Juliani sits down with author, professor, and speaker John Warner to discuss all things artificial intelligence (and how it impacts our current and future education system). John Warner is the author of "Why They Can't Write" and "The Writing Practices" where he discusses the need for a more creative and authentic approach to teaching writing. ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools have completely changed the landscape of writing for schools and work - this episode tackles those changes head-on.

    55 min

  2. 12/14/2022

    #21 - How to Combat Student Apathy (In Three Steps)

    I've heard from educators all around the country that this is a bigger issue and something we need to talk about more. Are you seeing this? In this video, I dive into some of the reasons for student apathy, and a three-part solution that works to boost engagement. Head on over to Ajjuliani.com to learn more.

    20 min

  3. 09/21/2022

    #20 - Jon Corippo: How Eduprotocols Will Change Your Teaching Forever

    Jon Corippo is a co-author (along with Marlena Hebern) of The Eduprotocol Field Guide 1 & 2. In this episode, we talk about how you can change your teaching forever, and impact student learning with Eduprotocols.  EduProtocols are instructional lesson frames that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. EduProtocols can be used with any subject, any grade level, kindergarten through adult. Listen to the episode and head over to https://www.eduprotocols.com/ for more information!

    56 min

  4. 09/12/2022

    #19 - 10 Ways to Transform the Traditional Classroom

    In this episode, A.J. breaks down 10 different practical ways to transform from a sit-and-get, textbook type of classroom - to one that engages and challenges learners.

    20 min

  5. 08/18/2022

    #18 - How to Scaffold Student Ownership Throughout the School Year

    Want to empower and engage your learners? If you are anything like me then you know this has two sides, in theory, it sounds great, but often in practice, it is a hot mess! In this episode, I share some ways to scaffold student ownership and agency and give you a 9-month plan to get students to talk more, collaborate more, and create more.

    27 min

  6. 06/01/2022

    #17 - Catlin Tucker: How Blended Learning Can Transform Your School's Learning Experience

    This school year has been exhausting! Teachers need a more flexible, sustainable, and rewarding way to approach this work. They should not be doing the lion's share of the work in classrooms, yet that is what is happening in classrooms all over the country. If we are going to attract and retain high-quality teachers to this profession, we need to help them approach this work differently. Blended learning offers a viable path forward, shifting students into the role of active agents in the learning experience. Dr. Catlin Tucker breaks down how we can use Blended Learning to support meaningful change.

    49 min

  7. 05/24/2022

    #16 - Katie Novak: How To Remove Barriers To Learning For Everyone

    UDL Now! Author Katie Novak dives deep into the best practices with Universal Design For Learning, and how we can start removing barriers for all learners (kids and adults). If you've ever wanted to learn more about UDL, this episode is for you! And if you ever had a feeling that one size fits all learning doesn't work, here's how to fix it with real examples.

    49 min

  8. 01/30/2022

    #15: Cindy Grice, Nichole Caleris, John Metzner, Vanessa Shriver and Kerry Thomas: Project-Based Learning That Connects Across The Curriculum Every Single Week

    When 5th-grade teachers Vanessa Shriver and Nichole Caleris realized their Ohio students were missing some of the most important pieces of Social Studies, (due to testing focusing on Math and ELA) they decided to try something different. With the help of their Principal and 5th grade team colleagues, they created Wondrous Wednesday. Every Wednesday their students would dive deep into Social Studies projects that would connect across the curriculum. Their deep dive into history led to some amazing products being developed and awesome experiences (even in the midst of the pandemic). Hear there story in this Backwards podcast episode!

    33 min
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A.J. Juliani shares insights and stories on how to reverse-engineer any goal with a backward design approach. Drawing on years of experience using the backward design process for curriculum and learning development, he talks with experts and leaders who know a lot more than him about succeeding through backward planning in all kinds of areas (business, learning, sports, and life).

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