Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students

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Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students

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About this course: Plenty of buzz exists about blended learning and its transformational potential. But what does blended learning really mean? In this course we will explore the different models of blended learning and dive into key issues that impact students, teachers, and schools. Specifically, we will look at these issues through the lens of three high-performing schools that each use a different type of blended learning. A few of the key topics will include: - The role of the student and how to support students in the transition from traditional to blended learning - Implications for teachers in their day-to-day work and overall role - Impact on the way schools are designed includ…

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
  • Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.

About this course: Plenty of buzz exists about blended learning and its transformational potential. But what does blended learning really mean? In this course we will explore the different models of blended learning and dive into key issues that impact students, teachers, and schools. Specifically, we will look at these issues through the lens of three high-performing schools that each use a different type of blended learning. A few of the key topics will include: - The role of the student and how to support students in the transition from traditional to blended learning - Implications for teachers in their day-to-day work and overall role - Impact on the way schools are designed including staffing models, use of time, hardware/software selection, and the use of data - Implementation challenges, potential solutions, and the remaining open questions We will live by the attributes of blended learning in this course, encouraging students to take quizzes at the beginning of the module to assess their understanding and skip material they already know. Overall, we will take a hand-on approach and the course will culminate in participants prototyping their own blended learning model. If you are interested in learning more about how to best leverage technology in education and rethink the way we run schools, join this MOOC and encourage your colleagues to do the same. Become a part of this growing movement and learn first-hand how blended learning can help provide students a more personalized learning experience.

Created by:  New Teacher Center, Silicon Schools Fund, Clayton Christensen Institute
  • Taught by:  Brian Greenberg, CEO

    Silicon Schools Fund
  • Taught by:  Rob Schwartz

  • Taught by:  Michael Horn

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New Teacher Center New Teacher Center improves student learning by accelerating the effectiveness of new teachers and school leaders. NTC partners with states, school districts, and policymakers to design and implement systems that create sustainable, high-quality mentoring and professional development; build leadership capacity; enhance teaching conditions; improve retention; and transform schools into vibrant learning communities. Silicon Schools Fund Clayton Christensen Institute

Syllabus


WEEK 1


Introduction and Blended Learning Models
An overview, definition, and introduction to several different models of blended learning.


4 videos, 3 readings expand


  1. Reading: Course Overview
  2. Reading: Module 1 Overview
  3. Video: Introduction
  4. Video: Definition of Blended Learning
  5. Video: Survey of Blended Learning Models
  6. Video: Assignments Overview
  7. Reading: Additional Resources


WEEK 2


Creating the Ideal Student Experience
Learn how educators are redesigning schools and the use of time and teachers to create their most ideal blended learning environment. Explore how to help students transition smoothly from traditional education to blended learning.


7 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Reading: Module 2 Overview
  2. Video: Introduction
  3. Video: Key Elements of the Student Experience
  4. Video: Protagonist Schools on Ideal Student Learning Environment
  5. Video: Our Protagonists' Student Learning Experience
  6. Video: Preparing Students for Blended Learning
  7. Video: Stories of Inspiration
  8. Video: Non-cognitive Skills
  9. Reading: Additional Resources


WEEK 3


Rethinking the Role of the Teacher
Discover how the role of the teacher is changing in blended learning environments. What parts of the job stay the same and what is different? How does an organization support teachers in making the transition to blended learning?


10 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Reading: Module 3 Overview
  2. Video: Introduction
  3. Video: Reconceiving the Role of the Teacher
  4. Video: Role of the Teacher at Summit Public Schools
  5. Video: Role of the Teacher at KIPP LA
  6. Video: Role of the Teacher at Navigator Schools
  7. Video: Shifting Teacher Mindsets
  8. Video: Helping Teacher Make the Change
  9. Video: Moves of the Blended Learning Teacher I
  10. Video: Moves of the Blended Learning Teacher II
  11. Video: Conclusion and Module Assignment
  12. Reading: Additional Resources

Graded: Peer Graded Assignment

WEEK 4


Redesigning a School
How can we challenge our assumptions about the ways that schools have always been organized and run? How do leaders manage the change as their organizations transition from traditional models to blended learning?


8 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Reading: Module 4 Overview
  2. Video: Introduction
  3. Video: The Assumptions We Make
  4. Video: Questioning Our Assumptions I
  5. Video: Questioning Our Assumptions II
  6. Video: Assembling the Team and Getting Started I
  7. Video: Assembling the Team and Getting Started II
  8. Video: The Blended Learning Budget
  9. Video: Conclusion and Module Assignment
  10. Reading: Additional Resources


WEEK 5


Making Hardware, Software, and Space Decisions
Explore the choices you have to make around your software, hardware, and facilities, and how to make sure they support your educational model.


9 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Reading: Module 5 Overview
  2. Video: Introduction
  3. Video: Four Types of Software
  4. Video: Choosing Software
  5. Video: Challenges to Picking Software
  6. Video: Resources to Help You Pick Software
  7. Video: Infrastructure and Hardware
  8. Video: Facilities and Space I
  9. Video: Facilities and Space II
  10. Video: Conclusion and Module Assignment
  11. Reading: Additional Resources


WEEK 6


Prototyping and the Innovation Process
Learn the steps of the design process to begin development of your own blended learning implementation.


5 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Reading: Module 6 Overview
  2. Video: Introduction
  3. Video: The Process of Innovation I
  4. Video: The Process of Innovation II
  5. Video: The Final Assignment
  6. Video: Closing of the Course
  7. Reading: Additional Resources

Graded: Peer Review: Final Assignment
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