2. Learner Objectives

How might we use backwards design to create an aligned course? 

How might we ensure that our objectives are measurable and meaningful as well? 

The content below will help you address these questions.


Using the Master Course Template

This guidance document helps instructors understand the concept and purpose of the Master Course template.


This workshop, instructors will be guided on how to maximize the benefits of the Master Course Template.

Aligning to Course and Module Objectives

Use this guidance document to practice backward design as you develop your course.  This info-graphic-rich version provides visual perspective as well. 


Use this template to develop your course using a backwards-design approach.


This guidance document demonstrates one way to illustrate alignment between a course schedule, activities, and assessments.


This guidance document introduces users to Bloom's Taxonomy.


This guidance document provides sets of measurable verbs and key words, actions, outcomes, and questions aligned to the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.


This guidance doc includes frames that can guide design and decision making.


Use this template to deepen the alignment between your units, lessons, and standards.

Deepening Alignment

Use this slide deck, which supported participants in the workshop below,  to explore strategies that will help you Sustain Your Remote Presence.

Eric Hill (Instructional Designer, Information Technology) and Diane Bessel-Matteson (MSW Program Director, Assistant Professor, Social Work, and Sociology) lead a workshop aimed at helping you Sustain Your Remote Presence.