Instructor Support & Development
CourseKata is more than a textbook or a curriculum. It’s a community of instructors and other experts who are inspired to improve teaching and learning; believe that there are better, more modern ways to ignite a love of learning; and are passionate about the learning outcomes of their students. And, we’re here to support you on this journey!
Professional Development Options to Help You Teach with CourseKata
Office Hours
Throughout the year, the team provides daily virtual "office hours" where instructors can network with other educators, researchers, and designers; and where they can get immediate answers to their questions. It’s also a place where CourseKata goes to get valuable feedback and ideas for improving the materials and implementation.
Regular Office Hours Schedule
All times are PT:
- Mondays 1pm: Hosted by Karen G., CK Team Member
- Tuesdays 4pm: Hosted by Karen A., CK Instructor
- Wednesdays 2pm: Hosted by Karen G., CK Team Member
- Thursdays 4pm: Hosted by Lamies, CK Instructor
- Fridays 10am: Hosted by Mariela, CK Instructor
Regular Office Hours Zoom Information
Regular Office Hours are available via Zoom. Feel free to drop in with your questions! Visit us using this Daily Office Hours Zoom Link. Or, you can join using this Zoom Meeting ID: 852 0970 3666.
Study Groups
A CourseKata Study Group is the best way to get started teaching CourseKata Statistics. You'll go through the content of the course as a student would. We will meet regularly (via Zoom), and we will work through activities together that you can also use with your students. Join a cohort that best fits your schedule.
Series I Study Groups
An introductory study group series that will focus on the content of chapters 1-6 of Book ABC (Link to View the Textbooks page). This study group series is designed for instructors that are just getting started with CourseKata, or for those curious about CourseKata, or for experienced instructors who just want a "refresher" course. We start new introductory study group cohorts every quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer).
What we cover in a Series I study group:
- Day 1: Introduction to CourseKata
- Day 2: Chapter 1
- Day 3: Chapter 2
- Day 4: Chapter 3
- Day 5: Chapter 4
- Day 6: Chapter 5
- Day 7: Chapter 6
- Day 8: Setting up your LMS
- Day 9: Pacing and Grading
Series II Study Groups
An advanced study group series that will focus on the content of Book XCD (Link to View the Textbooks page). This study group is designed for instructors that are preparing to teach with Book XCD, or for instructors who are just curious to learn more about multivariate models. Series II study groups are held in summer, based on demand. Please use this form to indicate your interest in a Series II study group.
What we cover in a Series II study group:
- Day 1: Chapters 1-3 (XCD)
- Day 2: Chapters 4-5 (XCD)
- Day 3: Chapter 6 (XCD)
- Day 4: Chapter 7 (XCD)
- Day 5: Chapter 8 (XCD)
- Day 6: Chapters 9-10 (XCD)
Workshops
We offer Workshops for all stages of teaching with CourseKata materials. Some are targeted to help you get started and others are for current or experienced instructors looking for additional skills or resources. Let us know what topics for Workshops would best support your teaching.
Webinars
Our webinars are typically one hour and go deep on a specific topic related to teaching with CourseKata.
Upcoming Support & Development Opportunities
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