How the Learning by Design Framework Transformed My Teaching ...
Abstract
This article describes my use of the Learning by Design (LbyD) framework in my language and literacy teaching with games. I share my understanding of the LbyD framework with other teachers. I describe the what, who, why, how, and where aspects of the framework. Then, I explain why I decided to use the LbyD framework with and for my students and career. I share five examples of my teaching of language and literacy with games: an extensive extracurricular project, two intact classes, a project with children, and recent explorations of simplifications of materials and mediation. In each example, I explore the who, what, and how of how I used the LbyD framework and I share learning outcomes and advice for readers. I close by encouraging readers to take my understanding and examples and materials (many are shared in the Appendices) and remix them for their own contexts.