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The Inspired Hybrid Classroom
Kimberly Merritt * Elizabeth P. Callaghan * Stephen M. Kosslyn

 

 

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The Inspired Hybrid Classroom is a comprehensive resource exploring hybrid learning's potential. This book, written by experts from both academia and industry, starts by discussing the design of hybrid learning experiences and different types of hybrid courses. It then dives into the role of hybrid education in promoting equity and the importance of learner-centric design. The book also addresses impact of hybrid learning on career development in the face of automation and the need for an agile university structure. The book further explores the optimization of synchronous teaching in a hybrid model, the significance of well-defined learning objectives, and the provision of organizational support in hybrid environments. It also addresses s practical aspects of blending online and in-person learning, with case studies from Arizona State University and an online women's entrepreneurship program. The book concludes by examining the use of hybrid learning in community initiatives aimed at supporting college persistence and life outcomes for opportunity youth. By offering a mix of theoretical discussions and practical examples, the book provides a thorough understanding of hybrid learning design.

Table of Contents

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INTRODUCTION. What is the New Hybrid?
PART I. Why to Hybrid
CHAPTER 1. Why to Hybrid: A Holistic Look at the Challenges that Face our Current Educational Systems and the Benefits of Designing Hybrid College Models
CHAPTER 2. Many Types of Hybrid Courses are the Future of Education
CHAPTER 3. The Equity Imperative: Putting Learners’ Needs at the Heart of Higher Education Design
PART II. How to Hybrid
CHAPTER 4. An Agile University Structure for Hybrid Course Design
CHAPTER 5. Ensuring Success when Developing Hybrid Learning Interventions
CHAPTER 6. Subdividing Synchrony: Finding Opportunities for Meaningful Interaction in Online Courses
CHAPTER 7. Effective Learning Objectives in the Hybrid Classroom
CHAPTER 8. Hybrid Learning Across Time and Space
PART 3. Use Cases of Hybrid
CHAPTER 9. Using the “Available Means”: Learning to Write Compose in A New American University
CHAPTER 10. ASU Local: A Case Study of a Community-Based Hybrid College Model
CHAPTER 11. DreamBuilder: A Study in Developing and Modifying Hybrid Training Over Time
CHAPTER 12. Catalyzing Careers with Hybrid Learning
AFTERWORD. The AI Revolution in Hybrid College Education

About the Editors

 

Kimberly G. Merritt is at the forefront of educational innovation, specializing in scalable hybrid designs. From K-12 to higher ed, she shaped DaVinci Schools, founded Arizona State University Local, and co-established the ASU Learning Enterprise. Her work and partnerships have reshaped education design and the future of workforce development.

 

Elizabeth P. Callaghan is the Dean of Innovation Foundations at Taejae University. Prior to joining Taejae, she was the Dean of Foundry College and an Assistant Professor and instructional designer at Minerva University. She has designed curriculum and trained instructors in higher education and global organizations including ASU, USC, Keck Graduate Institute, The International Monetary Fund, and The World Bank.

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Stephen M. Kosslyn was the Founding Dean and CAO of Minerva University, after having been chair of the Department of Psychology, Dean of Social Science, and Lindsley Professor at Harvard University and, following that, Director of CASBS at Stanford University. Most recently he was Professor of Practice at ASU. He has published 14 books and over 350 papers and has received numerous honors, including three honorary Doctorates and election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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