Community Conversations are weekly zoom meetings led by the teaching team. They occur during set times, which are released during the first week of the course, and set to accommodate as many time zones as possible.
Please be noted that community conversations are only held in our cohort-based courses and your attendance is completely optional.
Check out the video below to learn more about Community Conversations:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What happens during a Community Conversation?
These are interactive sessions, so you may be working with peers in a breakout room, interacting on a Google slide deck, or sharing in chat. We suggest you have a notebook or similar and writing utensil nearby so you can take notes, brainstorm, or reflect on the topic.
2. How should I prepare for a Community Conversation?
No preparation is needed, but it’s helpful to be on time so we can dive right in. With the interactive nature of the session, it can be hard to catch up when the session has already started. Many sessions use Google Slides and other tools, so we advise people to join using a computer.
3. I am behind on my assignments – should I still join the Community Conversation?
Yes! The Community Conversation sessions are independent of where you are in the course. Attending the community conversations might help you catch up with the learnings. We welcome you to come as you are!
4. I can't make this session. Will there be another one? Can I join in the upcoming week?
In cohort courses, the Teaching Team hosts 2-3 Community Conversations each week, starting on week one.
5. None of the Community Conversation times work for me. What can I do?
Don't worry! Each week, we will post a recap in the Community Conversation Learning Circle. You can share your thoughts or questions there.