How to Create a Backward Design Lesson Plan | Bluum
In this guide, educators will learn how to create a backward design lesson plan that turns lessons into engaging experiences and real student success.
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Dr. Katie Larsen
Senior Researcher & Educational Strategist
My Philosophy
Dr. Larsen believes that educational technology, when thoughtfully implemented and rigorously evaluated, holds transformative potential for student learning and teacher efficacy. Grounded in cognitive science and direct K-12 experience, her work is guided by the conviction that edtech's true value lies in its measurable impact on student outcomes and teacher experience.
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About Me
Dr. Katie Larsen is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She earned her master's in Cognitive Neuroscience and Education from Harvard University, and her doctorate in Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Larsen’s early research focused on student well-being and learning accessibility in K-12 environments. She worked in direct practice as a K-12 school psychologist and now serves as a Senior Researcher and Education Strategist at Bluum, where she focuses on studying the educational impact of technology products and services.
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Education
University of California, Davis
BA Political Science
Harvard University
MEd Cognitive Neuroscience & Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
PhD Clinical, Counseling, & School Psychology
Chartwell School
Special Education Teacher
Educators for Social Responsibility
Researcher
Goleta Union School District
School Psychologist
Dr. Katie's Picks
EdTech for STEM Education | Bluum
Discover EdTech for STEM education that engages students through robotics, coding, makerspaces, and interactive tools.
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How to Integrate Ed-Tech in Curriculum Effectively
Explore the growing importance of digital tools in the classrooms, and learn how schools can fully integrate ed-tech in the curriculum for maximum benefit.
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