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Do/Teach is a self-paced e-course designed to lead you through the process of developing a creative e-course, workshop, or in-person course. You’ll develop a class based on your unique skills, talents, aesthetic, or vision that doesn’t just teach people how to rip you off. (After all, you want to protect your confidential processes.)
There are other programs online that teach you how to teach. But what sets this program apart is it’s emphasis on teaching skills – art, craft, design, and other creative skills.
You’re passionate about your art, craft, skill, or technique.Do/Teach will show you how to profitably share that passion with others without compromising your current business.
In module one, we’ll get comfortable approaching teaching as a business. We’ll look at the different types of classes that are out there (both online and off) and get a feel for the market. Then, we’ll turn our attention to a critical aspect of developing your class – your future students. We’ll look at who takes creative classes and what motivates them to do so. You’ll learn to identify who you want to teach (and who you don’t) and get inside their heads so you can develop a course that’s perfect for them.
In module two, you’ll develop a signature topic for your class. You’ll be guided to assess your skills, purpose, creative philosophy, and more to develop a class that feels like you without creating a class full of copycats. You’ll determine what you want to teach (and what is off-limits) and how to structure that topic to help your students develop their own creative voice.
In module three, you’ll determine the ideal structure for your course. You’ll break your topic down in detail to figure out where and when you’ll be delivering content and assignments. You’ll determine how much you can cover in a class, how to design and structure projects, how to handle supplies, what to charge for your course, and other course details. By the end of week three, you’ll have a solid outline of what your class will cover.
Module four is all about teaching online and tackling the biggest online challenge – video! We’ll cover the basics off online course design and the nuts and bolts of creating video (even for the complete beginner). We’ll also cover a few more advanced video strategies for how to make your videos look professional (without a professional team). And you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at all the tools I use to make my online courses run smoothly.
Module five is all about marketing your course. Once you’ve got the basics of your course fleshed out, it’s time to open registration. (Yes, even if you don’t have all the details hammered out.) We’ll look at writing a killer sales page, creating a launch strategy, building buzz, and marketing online and off. By the time you’re done with Module 5, you’ll have a course that’s ready to launch!
Module six is all about the skills it takes to run a successful class, and how to keep that success going as you plan for future sessions of your class.
“I launched yesterday, and I have only one space left in Make Monotypes. I capped the class at 50 students. Thanks for Do-Teach. I have made my investment back more than 15 fold. Doing the dance of joy!”
— Linda Germain | Printmaking Without a Press
“I took another online teaching class and it didn’t come close to the straightforward, succinct, and effective class you taught. Do/Teach, in my mind and experience, is truly the gold standard for creating online courses. I loved it and it changed my whole business.”
— Shelly Leer | ModHomeEc
"Before Do/Teach I had very vague ideas about creating an ecourse or an in person class, and a huge amount of fears around whether I could do it and actually create something of real value. I didn’t know anything about creating, launching or running an ecourse, and have always found the business side of things very daunting, but was drawn by the creative angle of the course. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Do/Teach has changed everything. Megan’s clear teaching style, her level of engagement and practical, actionable feedback, along with the benefits of a classroom environment, have taken me from doubtful and overwhelmed to excited and astonished at how my course is taking shape, step by step. Perhaps the most important thing I’ve learned {and there are many!}, is how to use social media and other internet platforms to gather and share information in a way that really works!"
— Tara Leaver
When does the class start? Do/Teach is a self-paced program that starts anytime you join! You get instant access to all the modules, and you can work through them in order or skip to the parts that you need most right now.
Will this course cover technical aspects of teaching online?Yes, the course covers different tech aspects, including platforms, creating videos, and choosing the right camera for your set-up.
Who is this course for? This course is for anyone with a skill, talent, passion, technique, or creative practice to share. I’ve designed the course specifically for artists, designers, makers, and other creatives, but anyone with a skill to teach or a desire to develop a signature e-course will benefit from the class.
Does the course meet at a certain time? Does it matter what part of the world I’m in? Do/Teach is a virtual course, and you can participate from anywhere at any time! All the lessons are posted online, and you can log into the course at any time to view them.
How much time can I expect to spend on the course? The program is set up with six weeks of content with one lesson per day, but you can choose to spend as much or as little time as needed. You can expect to spend anywhere between 30 to 90 minutes reviewing the content and completing the exercises and work for the class each day, depending on the length of the lesson. Some people may work through the content more quickly, and others may want to spend more time. All the content will help you develop your own signature course and have it ready to launch by the end of Do/Teach.
I’ve taken other classes on course creation. How is this one different? Do/Teach focuses on teaching art, craft, and other hands-on skills. And that means that one of the topics we go over more deeply is video creation. Other programs may show you how to create screen capture video, but in Do/Teach, you’ll learn how to film yourself doing things, without needing anyone else to assist you. And you’ll learn different camera options so you can make your course happen without having to invest in a lot of expensive equipment. I know this is an area that holds a lot of artists and makers back from creating courses, so it’s an area Do/Teach covers extensively!
How long will I have access to the course materials? Forever! And you’ll have access to lifetime updates.
What if I get stuck? Am I able to ask questions?Absolutely! There’s a discussion area for each module inside the online classroom, and Megan checks in several times a week to answer any potential questions you have.
Other questions?Email megan@craftmba.com
