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Unlocking Education Potential: Rebecca Cuevas’ Approach to Online Course Creation

2024-10-28

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Guest Bio

Rebecca Cuevas is the founder and CEO of Learn and Get Smarter. With a BA from Harvard and two master’s degrees in education, she brings a wealth of experience, including a 15-year tenure as an education coordinator for public utilities in Southern California. Rebecca transitioned to entrepreneurship in 2015 and has since been dedicated to helping creative experts design impactful online courses. Her book, "Course: How to Teach Anything to Anyone Online," is a bestseller, reflecting her commitment to effective teaching and transformational learning.

Key Lessons From Episode

  • Breaking conventional work chains with bold strategies leads to success as a digital entrepreneur.
  • Online courses need to be designed for transformation, not just information dumps.
  • Community and collaboration are vital for lifelong learning and entrepreneurial growth.
  • Creating effective online courses involves starting with desired transformations and arranging events to achieve them.
  • Innovative course design requires focusing on mindset shifts, key ideas, and structuring for engagement.
  • Leveraging unique expertise and creating impactful learning experiences can build a sustainable education business.
  • Timestamps

    [00:00:49] Guest Introduction - Phil Better introduces Rebecca Cuevas and her impressive background.

    [00:01:59] Rebecca's Achievements - Highlighting Rebecca's educational background and accomplishments.

    [00:02:36] Welcome Rebecca - Rebecca Cuevas is welcomed to the podcast.

    [00:03:00] Entrepreneurial Journey - Rebecca discusses why she chose the path of entrepreneurship.

    [00:04:13] Overcoming Challenges - Rebecca shares the challenges she faced in transitioning careers.

    [00:06:05] Business Genesis - Rebecca talks about how her business was born out of necessity and passion.

    [00:06:44] Writing the Book - The journey of writing 'Course Design Formula' and its impact.

    [00:07:29] Online Learning Insights - Rebecca elaborates on her discoveries about online learning design.

    [00:08:38] Effective Course Design - The importance of designing courses to ensure successful learning outcomes.

    [00:10:25] Discovery Through Experimentation - How Rebecca's trial and error led to her unique course design formula.

    [00:11:09] Big Idea in Learning - Understanding the key concepts necessary for successful teaching.

    [00:13:52] Skill Teaching Strategies - Rebecca explains how different types of learning require different strategies.

    [00:16:01] Transformative Teaching - The role of teaching in changing learners' behaviors.

    [00:20:04] The Series of Events - Gagne's definition of teaching as arranging events that promote learning.

    [00:20:56] Importance of Course Design - Understanding the necessity of well-designed online courses.

    [00:22:28] Client Success Story - Rebecca shares a success story from her work with clients.

    [00:24:45] Investing in Oneself - Rebecca's approach to investing in personal and professional growth.

    [00:25:18] Community Building - The significance of community in Rebecca's learning and teaching approach.

    [00:28:45] Business Design Formula - Exploring the course business design formula and its development.

    [00:31:15] Future of Online Education - Rebecca shares insights on the evolving landscape of online learning.

    [00:33:59] Role of Technology - The impact of AI and technology on online teaching.

    [00:34:44] Framework for Teaching - The hourglass model as a teaching strategy.

    [00:37:46] Advice to Younger Self - Rebecca's advice to her 10-year-old self and the importance of following passions.

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