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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Launching Innovation in Schools course has been designed by edX and MITx and Microsoft to enable the educators to improve the learning experience for the students. It is for school leaders of all kinds who are constantly taking initiatives in schools, taking an initiative to improve learning and teaching.
Participants of this course will be working with their colleagues on assignments and experimental activities for launching a new initiative and measuring their progress along the way. The main focus of the Launching Innovation in Schools course is the capacity-building and visioning of the participants, along with collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders at several levels. Through this course, participants will have set in motion the initiative of an instructional improvement in school or any other learning environment.
They will be able to identify themselves as leaders and change agents. They will make various connections with peers who are also working towards the same task. They will be confident and skilled enough to lead instructional improvement initiatives. Launching the Innovation in Schools course is a part of the Microsoft K-12 Education Leadership initiative developed for giving resources to K-12 school leaders worldwide as they address the requirements of their schools for a changing educational landscape.
The Highlights
- Online course
- 16 weeks course
- 2-4 hours of weekly learning
- Self-paced
- Video transcripts
- Verified certification by MITx, microsoftedu, and edX
- Course instructor from MITx and microsoftedu
- Shareable course certificate
- Intermediate course
Programme Offerings
- Experimental activities
- Video transcripts
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 4088 | yes | MIT Cambridge |
- Candidates can access the course free of cost.
- If they need a certificate, they have to upgrade the course by making a payment of Rs.4,088/-
Fee details for Launching Innovation in Schools course
Particulars | Amount |
Course fees | NIL |
Certification fees | Rs.4,088/- |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To be able to receive a course certification for Launching Innovation in Schools course, participants are required to score a passing percentage for the course and satisfy the certification fee criteria.
What you will learn
As the Launching Innovation in Schools course nears its end, participants are expected to have a detailed perspective about the following:
- They will know the core principles and will be able to examine the problems in practice.
- They will be capable enough to identify their strengths and develop a better understanding of their network and context.
- They will learn to contemplate upon the innovative learning models.
- They will be able to build a coherent vision for change and take concrete action steps towards the same.
- Challenges from the collaborations will be dealt with effectively by the participants.
- Measuring progress, determining meaningful evidence, and executing adjustments will be done efficiently by the participants.
- They will be able to present and share the final reflections systematically.
Who it is for
It is recommended that
participants who desire to grow their career in the field must opt for the course along with their colleagues
Candidates from the following countries cannot register for this course:
- Iran
- Cuba
- Crimea region of Ukraine
Application Details
Enrol in the Launching Innovation in Schools course through the steps given below:
Step 1: Click on the link given to be directed to the course website https://www.edx.org/course/launching-innovation-in-schools
Step 2: Select the enrol option given on the website.
Step 3: Sign-in or create an account with edX if you are new to it.
Step 4: After you sign in, the course will be added to your account.
Step 5: Candidates will have audit access to the course.
*As Launching Innovation in Schools course is currently archived, only audit access is being made available for the same. Connect with the support team for details regarding the course.
The Syllabus
- Orientation and Logistics
- Introduction to the core principles and defining a problem of practice
- Identifying strengths and gaining a better understanding of your context and network
- Reflecting on innovative learning models, creating a coherent vision for change, and identifying first concrete action steps
- Facing the challenges arising from collaboration
- Exploring the process of measuring progress, determining acceptable and meaningful evidence, and implementing adjustments
- Presenting and sharing work, final reflections
MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Participants have to complete 60% or more of the assigned work and indicate the same by filling the checklist in order to pass the course.
The submission of the assignments won’t close until the end of the course. They can be submitted till the last day of the course.
No, the participants will not receive a certificate until they complete their identity verification.
Identity verification can be done by the participants by taking a picture of themselves and any photo ID using their smartphone or computer.
The course shall extend over 16 weeks. Participants will have to spare 2-4 hours in a week for course completion.
Usually, participants can upgrade to the verified track within 10 days of the ending of the course.
At times, if a wrong password is entered several times, an account is likely to get temporarily locked. Participants should try again later in such situations.
The validity of an account verification done by participants is one entire year after which they have gone through the process again.