This document discusses backward design and student engagement. It begins with Jacob Martens introducing himself and the topic of backward design. It then discusses hopes and fears around the topic. The learning goals are to distinguish types of engagement, summarize questions to check intellectual engagement, summarize the three stages of backward design, and clarify learning intentions. Various activities are described like a "Give and Go" where participants share impacts on learning. John Hattie's work on effect size and visible learning is summarized. Key questions for learner engagement are provided. Examples of sharing learning intentions are given. The document concludes by thanking participants and requesting feedback.