Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students from Coursera

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.

What's inside

Syllabus

Introduction and Blended Learning Models

An overview, definition, and introduction to several different models of blended learning.

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.

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?

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?

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.

Prototyping and the Innovation Process

Learn the steps of the design process to begin development of your own blended learning implementation.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides a comprehensive study of the concept of blended learning

Teaches key issues and topics that are important to students, teachers, and schools

Provides a hands-on approach to prototyping blended learning models

Taught by an author team with expertise in blended learning

Requires students to have some prior experience with blended learning

May be challenging for students who are not familiar with educational technology

Reviews summary

Blended learning for personalized education

Learners say that this course provides engaging assignments and practical applications. They are largely positive about the course. The lectures, quizzes, and assignments are well received. The course presents a detailed and informative overview of blended learning. The practical elements of the course are highly valued, and learners find the videos and interviews especially inspiring.

The course features interviews with experts in blended learning.

"The way of course content delivery was the one attracted me the most."

"The course was full of necessary information to be ready to switch to blended learning models."

"Its really fun and innovative to learn from the experts and they have really put in lot of efforts."

The course provides in-depth and thorough knowledge of blended learning.

"This course encapsulates the strategies necessary for educators to ensure personalizing education for students through Blended Learning."

"This was a great course! Definitely recommend to teachers, aspiring L&D specialists, instructional designers too.It was very resourceful and informative"

"I would like to present my heartiest gratitude for the remarkable learning opportunity."

The course emphasizes real-life applications of blended learning.

"This course is very practical without undermining the theories."

"It balances both theories and real-life applications of blended learning"

"The way of course content delivery was the one attracted me the most."

The course uses a peer review system for assessing assignments.

"The peer review process was very difficult to complete."

"Peer-reviewed assessments never work well and it took very long to get my assessment reviewed."

"My experience has been very enriching."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students with these activities:

Review videos on blended learning basics

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Get up to speed on the basics of blended learning before the course begins; this should clear up any confusion on core concepts and set you up for success

Browse courses on Blended Learning

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Search for videos on blended learning on YouTube or Vimeo
Take notes on the key concepts and models of blended learning
Summarize your findings in a short paragraph

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Career center

Learners who complete Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Teacher

Teachers are responsible for teaching students in a classroom setting. They work with students to create a positive and supportive learning environment and to help them achieve their academic goals. This course may be useful for teachers who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Education Technology Manager

Education technology managers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of educational technology in schools and other educational organizations. This course may be useful for education technology managers who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Education Consultant

Education consultants work with schools and other educational organizations to improve teaching and learning. This course may be useful for education consultants who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to help schools create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Instructional Coach

Instructional coaches work with teachers to improve teaching and learning. They provide support and guidance on a variety of topics, including blended learning. This course may be useful for instructional coaches who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to help teachers create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Education Researcher

Education researchers study the teaching and learning process. They conduct research on a variety of topics, including blended learning. This course may be useful for education researchers who want to learn more about blended learning and how it can be used to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Educational Consultant

Educational consultants work with schools and other educational organizations to improve teaching and learning. They provide advice and support on a variety of topics, including blended learning. This course may be useful for educational consultants who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to help schools create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Educational Technologist

Educational technologists are responsible for integrating technology into the classroom. They work with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to develop and implement technology-based learning solutions. This course may be useful for educational technologists who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Curriculum Coordinator

Curriculum coordinators are responsible for developing and implementing curriculum for schools and other educational organizations. This course may be useful for curriculum coordinators who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Superintendent

Superintendents are responsible for the overall operation of a school district. They work with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and the community to create a positive and supportive learning environment for students. This course may be useful for superintendents who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Curriculum Developer

Curriculum developers are responsible for planning, developing, and implementing curriculum for educational institutions. They work with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to create curriculum that is aligned with state and national standards and that meets the needs of students. This course may be useful for curriculum developers who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Principal

Principals are responsible for the overall operation of a school. They work with teachers, staff, parents, and the community to create a positive and supportive learning environment for students. This course may be useful for principals who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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School Administrator

School administrators are responsible for the overall operation of a school. They work with teachers, staff, parents, and the community to create a positive and supportive learning environment for students. This course may be useful for school administrators who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Instructional Designer

Instructional designers are responsible for creating, developing, and evaluating instructional materials. They work with teachers, subject-matter experts, and other stakeholders to develop learning experiences that are engaging and effective. This course may be useful for instructional designers who want to learn more about blended learning and how to use it to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Education Policy Analyst

Education policy analysts research and analyze education policies and programs. They make recommendations to policymakers on how to improve the education system. This course may be useful for education policy analysts who want to learn more about blended learning and how it can be used to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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Non-Profit Director

Non-profit directors lead and manage non-profit organizations. They work with staff, volunteers, and donors to achieve the organization's mission. This course may be useful for non-profit directors who want to learn more about blended learning and how it can be used to create more personalized learning experiences for students.

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