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Student Personas (An Introduction)

What is a Student Persona? A student persona is a summary of a specific type of student. This persona represents archetypes NOT stereotypes of a broader student segment or group. A student persona summarizes who the student users are and why they are using the learning system, as well as what behaviors, assumptions, and expectations determine their view of the learning system. Why Create Student Personas? There are many reasons why instructors and instructional designers and developers create and use student personas, such as: To represent the major needs of the key student user groups. To provide a reliable and accurate representation of your targeted student audience. To enable you to focus on a manageable and memorable group of students. … Student Personas (An Introduction)