Digital Instructional Design Studio

✈️ Welcome to the Digital Instructional Design Studio
This Studio isn’t just a course or a one-time training. It’s your professional home base—a place to think deeply, plan strategically, teach creatively, and feel supported while you do it.
🧭 Your Flight Plan for Teaching That Matters
The Studio is structured around a 7-step journey that gives you the mindset, structure, and tools to plan with intention and teach with impact.
You’ll learn how to:
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DETERMINE your guiding purpose
So you stay energized and focused on what matters most -
DEFINE clear lesson outcomes
So your students know exactly where they’re going—and why -
DESIGN tech-powered learning experiences
That focus on how to learn, not just what to memorize -
DECIDE on data that promotes discovery
So science practices and crosscutting concepts take center stage -
DIFFERENTIATE the doing
So every student builds confidence and content mastery -
DIRECT student-centered learning
So your classroom becomes a launchpad for exploration and success -
DELIVER differently
With tools like Seesaw and BookWidgets that empower both students and teachers
📚 What You’ll Find Inside
🔍 A Full Library of Instructional Insights
Explore over 55 training videos (and growing!) that walk you through the mindset shifts, planning strategies, and tech tools I use in my own classroom. Whether you’re just beginning or building out full units, the content is here to support your next step—including full access to my foundational trainings, the Active Learning Action Plan and L.E.A.D. in Science.
🤝 A Private Community for Connection + Collaboration
Inside Mighty Networks, you’re never on your own. Ask questions, share ideas, post wins, and get inspired. Whether you’re brainstorming or troubleshooting, this is the space to do it together.
📝 Handbooks, Checklists, Planners, Posters & More
Don’t just watch—do.
These resources help you move from training to transformation with structure and clarity. They’re built to streamline your planning, save time, and reduce overwhelm.
🎥 Personalized Feedback & Brainstorming Support
Got an activity you want to elevate? Need help turning a flat lesson into a student-centered experience? Submit your materials and I’ll send back a personalized video response with practical feedback, ideas, and strategies—within 24 hours (M–F).
💬 In This Studio, You’ll Always Have Two Choices:
You can keep planning alone…
Or you can plan with purpose, support, and a system.
You’ve already started the journey—now let’s take your science classroom to the next level.
Welcome!
Watch This First_STUDIO
New Member Survey
PREWORK
Student-Led vs. Teacher-Led Classrooms
Letting Go of the Lecture-Lab Mentality_STUDIO
An Overview Of What's Possible
What’s Possible Inside the Studio
PART 1: Content & Culture Goals
PART 1: Implementation & Examples
PART 2: Lesson Design & Differentiation
PART 2: Lesson Design & Differentiation (Copy)
PART 2: Implementation & Examples
PART 3: Tutelage & Technology
PART 3: EdTech Essentials
The L.E.A.D. Planning Framework
L.E.A.D. the Way: Transform Your Science Lessons (Copy)
Prepare To Plan Your First Active Learning Science Lesson (Copy)
Activate Prior Knowledge_LEAD_STUDIO
Articulate Clear Learning Objectives_LEAD_STUDIO
Provide Inquiry-Based Activities_LEAD_STUDIO
Incorporate Data Analysis & Disciplinary Literacy_LEAD_STUDIO
Formatively Assess Using Skill Practice_LEAD_STUDIO
Add Your Own Flair!_LEAD_STUDIO
DETERMINE A Guiding Purpose
Purposeful Plans, Powerful Results
Debunk Your Doubts
Define Your “Why”
Get Real About Now
DEFINE Lesson Outcomes
My Split-Up The Standards Technique_STUDIO
Listing Learning Intentions
Defining Success Criteria
Exploring Examples of Clear Objectives
Adapting Learning Objectives to Alternative Formats
DESIGN Technology-Based Learning Experiences
Link Library & Walkthrough Workshop_STUDIO
A Toolbox for Tackling Task Instructions_STUDIO
The Everyday Artifact Assembly Guide_STUDIO
Exploring Examples Designing Learning Experiences_STUDIO
The Activity Alignment Journal_STUDIO
DECIDE On Data The Will Allow Discovery
Special Note About Lessons 1-3
Activating Prior Knowledge_STUDIO
Integrating Prior Knowledge
Using “Review & Preview” Artifacts
Special Note About Lessons 4-7
Preparing Data-Dependent Questions
Expanding The Scope of Learning Experiences
Considering Disciplinary Literacy & Common Core Standards
Connecting Data-Dependent Analysis to Formative Assessment and Standards
DIFFERENTIATE The Doing
Flexible Strategies for Differentiating Active Learning_STUDIO
Modifying Simulation Activities_STUDIO
Modifying Video Activities_STUDIO
Modifying Literacy Activities_STUDIO
Modifying Calculation Activities_STUDIO
DIRECT Student-Centered Learning
READ THIS before you begin this module!
High Expectations for Engagement
Student Choice
Timing
Engagement Accountability
Servant Leadership
Peer Feedback Opportunities
DELIVER Differently
L.E.A.D. with EdTech Essentials
Technology Tools for Delivery
Guidebook and How To Get Started
Build It With BookWidgets: INTRO
Build It With BookWidgets: Startup
Build It With BookWidgets: Question Types 1-6
Build It With BookWidgets: Question Types 7-11
Build It With BookWidgets: Question Types 12 -16
Build It With BookWidgets: Question Types 17 – 20
Build It With BookWidgets: Question Types 21 – 30
DANCE Through Design At The Planning Party
Examples Included In This Module
Limiting Reactant Concept Lesson Example: Complete Planning Process_STUDIO
Limiting Reactant Sample Lesson Template_STUDIO
Like Dissolves Like Example Introduction
Like Dissolves Like Example: Listing Learning Intentions
Like Dissolves Like Lesson Example: Designing the Learning Experiences
Like Dissolves Like Lesson Example: Preparing the Task Instructions
Like Dissolves Like Lesson Example: Preparing the First Artifact Outline
Like Dissolves Like Lesson Example: Preparing the Second Artifact Outline
Like Dissolves Like Lesson Example: Defining Success Criteria
Like Dissolves Like Lesson Example: Adding Data-Dependent Analysis
Like Dissolves Like Lesson Example: Designing Review & Preview
Like Dissolves Like Lesson Example: Recap, Reflection, and Closing
BONUS Resources!
Digital Planner & Student Activity Tracker (Copy) (Copy)
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1. Eligibility: You must be 18 years or older to participate. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
2. Promotional Guidelines: Affiliates must not engage in misleading advertising or spam. Promotions must accurately represent our brand and products.
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