What future for education?

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Approx. 14 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course explores the future of education and how technology is changing the way we learn and teach.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn about emerging technologies and their potential impact on education
  • Explore new teaching methods and strategies
  • Understand the importance of adaptability in the 21st century

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • Educational Technology Specialist
    • USA: $75,000
    • India: ₹5,50,000
    • Spain: €35,000
  • Online Course Designer
    • USA: $65,000
    • India: ₹4,80,000
    • Spain: €30,000
  • Instructional Designer
    • USA: $70,000
    • India: ₹5,20,000
    • Spain: €33,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop an understanding of the potential impact of emerging technologies on education
  • Explore new teaching methods and strategies
  • Learn the importance of adaptability in the 21st century

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of education and teaching
  • Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video Lectures

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Description

Through this course you will start to critically examine your own ideas about education, teaching and learning. The critique will be developed through engagement with theories and ideas developed through educational research. You will be encouraged to use these ideas to challenge or support your own ideas about education.

Outline

  • How do we learn?
  • Clare's introduction to What future for education?
  • Lecture 1 How do we learn?
  • Lecture 2 How do we learn? cont'd
  • Lecture 3 How do we learn? cont'd
  • Lecture 4 How do we learn? optional extra
  • Lecture 5 How do we learn? optional cont'd
  • Lecture 6 How do we learn? optional cont'd
  • Syllabus
  • Grading
  • Glossary of Terms
  • How do we learn? (about week 1)
  • This week's readings (and lectures)
  • Let's discuss...
  • Reflections
  • What is intelligence and does it matter?
  • Lecture 1 What is intelligence?
  • Lecture 2 What is intelligence cont'd
  • Lecture 3 What is intelligence cont'd
  • Lecture 4 What is intelligence cont'd
  • What is intelligence and does it matter? (about week 2)
  • This week's readings
  • Let's discuss...
  • Reflections
  • What makes a good teacher?
  • Lecture 1 What makes a good teacher?
  • Lecture 2 What makes a good teacher? cont'd
  • Lecture 3 What makes a good teacher? cont'd
  • Lecture 4 What makes a good teacher? cont'd
  • Lecture 5 What makes a good teacher? cont'd
  • Lecture 6 What makes a good teacher? cont'd
  • What makes a good teacher? (about week 3)
  • This week's readings
  • Let's discuss...
  • Reflections
  • Can schools make a difference?
  • Lecture 1 What makes a good school?
  • Lecture 2 What makes a good school? cont'd
  • Lecture 3 What makes a good school? cont'd
  • Can schools make a difference? (about week 4)
  • This week's readings
  • Let's discuss...
  • Reflections
  • Why do governments fund education?
  • Lecture 1 What are governments' priorities for education?
  • Lecture 2 What are governments' priorities for education? cont'd
  • Lecture 3 What are governments' priorities for education? cont'd
  • Lecture 4 What are governments' priorities for education? cont'd
  • Lecture 5 What are governments' priorities for education? cont'd
  • Lecture 6 What are governments' priorities for education? cont'd
  • Why do governments fund education? (about week 5)
  • This week's readings
  • Let's discuss...
  • Reflections
  • What future for education?
  • Clare introduces Week 6
  • What future for education? (about week 6)
  • This week's TED talks
  • Let's discuss...
  • Reflections ... create your own TED talk

Summary of User Reviews

The Future of Education course on Coursera has received positive reviews from learners. The overall rating of the course is high, with many users praising its insightful content, interactive format, and engaging instructors. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the course's focus on emerging trends and technologies in education, which helps learners stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Insightful and engaging content
  • Interactive and collaborative learning activities
  • Expert and knowledgeable instructors
  • Up-to-date and relevant insights on emerging trends and technologies in education
  • Flexible and self-paced learning options

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too broad and lacking in depth
  • Limited opportunities for one-on-one interaction with instructors
  • Some technical issues with the platform and course materials
  • The course may not be suitable for learners who are already familiar with the basics of education technology
  • The workload may be too heavy for some learners, especially those with busy schedules
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
Dr Clare Brooks
University of London, UCL Institute of Education
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