The Backwards Podcast

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).

#22 - John Warner: Teaching and Learning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 12/18/2022

#21 - How to Combat Student Apathy (In Three Steps) 12/14/2022

#20 - Jon Corippo: How Eduprotocols Will Change Your Teaching Forever 09/21/2022

#19 - 10 Ways to Transform the Traditional Classroom 09/12/2022

#18 - How to Scaffold Student Ownership Throughout the School Year 08/18/2022

#17 - Catlin Tucker: How Blended Learning Can Transform Your School's Learning Experience 06/01/2022

#16 - Katie Novak: How To Remove Barriers To Learning For Everyone 05/24/2022

#15: Cindy Grice, Nichole Caleris, John Metzner, Vanessa Shriver and Kerry Thomas: Project-Based Learning That Connects Across The Curriculum Every Single Week 01/30/2022

#14: From Cook to Chef: Building Adaptable Systems to Support Our People 12/22/2021

#13 - Melinda Wenner Moyer: The Research Behind Parenting, Connecting With Kids, and Homework 10/23/2021

#12 - Trevor Ragan: 21st Century Skills Are Built Not Born (Growth Mindset Like A Jungle Tiger) 10/04/2021

#11 - A.J. Juliani: Building From The Ground Up - A Story Of Adaptable People Solving Unique Problems 09/24/2021

#10 - Heidi Hayes Jacobs: How Post-Pandemic Schools Can Create Remarkable Learning Environments 04/26/2021

#9 - Julie Stern, Kayla Duncan, Trevor Aleo: Learning That Transfers 04/19/2021

#8 - Zaretta Hammond and Pooja Agarwal: The Science of Learning and the Brain 03/22/2021

#7 - Dion Lim: How to Backward Design an Ed Tech Startup 03/22/2021

#6 - Annie Jean-Baptiste and Catlin Tucker: Designing Blended Learning That Works For Everyone 02/22/2021

#5 - James Clear: How To Actually Reach Your Goals By Focusing On Your Habits 02/14/2021

#4 - Esther Wojcicki: How to Raise Successful People 02/07/2021

#3 - Kristen Swanson: How To Build Better Experiences By Planning Backwards 01/24/2021

#2 - Erica Buddington: A Backward Approach to Creating Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors in Curriculum 01/18/2021

#1 - Jay McTighe: Everything You Need to Know About Backward Design and Curriculum Mapping 3.0 01/10/2021