## Course Link: [https://enroll.ship30for30.com/a/4bn32](https://enroll.ship30for30.com/a/4bn32) - link at the top ## Course Topic: Online Writing ## Course Type: Live Cohort, 5 hours of class per week with homework **1. Personal Impact On My Work** **- Did this change the way I think?** Yes, definitely. It was a significant improvement to my writing workflow. **- Did this change the way I act?** Yes, definitely. I am writing about 3-4x more than when I started, even though I had a family member die during the 2nd week. **- Did this improve my work while taking it?** Yes, definitely. I have just finished the course and my writing is definitely smoother than before **2. Apprenticeship Test (Can It Teach A Tabula Rasa Hire?)** **- Can it train someone into the task/role/loop?** With practice, this could certainly train someone into being a writer. I don't think it would enough on it's own. With [[1. Ship30For30]] to implement the principles, it is probably gets someone 80% of the way. **- How much of my effort is needed to clarify/mentor?** I would do this alongside Sense of Style, Ship30, and [[3. Content Mavericks]] or [[4. Grow And Convert]] depending on the specifics I'm training into. With another 1-2hours of writing feedback and mentorship each week, it is a very strong fit. **- How much prior knowledge of the instructor or topic is needed?** None. The course stands alone. **3. Does it Deliver On It's Promise?** **- 100% Absolutely Did?** 100% **- Desired results achieved?** In progress, definitely leveled up my writing **- Good ideas, but no implementation?** Good ideas with HW and live editing means implementation is required **4. Is There An Active Learning Community Attached** **- Are they easy to find/interact with?** Yes, private on circle **- Are they receptive and engaged?** Yes, but more engaged on Twitter than Circle **- Are they interesting and teaching each other?** Definitely - everyone in my cohort was very cool **5. How Accessible Is The Content?** **- Is it available anywhere anytime?** It is better live, but recorded for later viewing. Circle and youtube are mobile friendly **- Is it easy for low bandwidth setups to interact?** Pretty easy, but the video chat may be hard. **- Is the content available forever? or just during a time period?** Some of each, it definitely leans live at the moment though. **6. Price/Value Ratio?** **- How valuable is the network?** The network could be as valuable as the course for me. **- How valuable is the knowledge?** The knowledge is available in Cole's book, but the group and direct access is worth the extra if you can afford it. **- How valuable is the progress/accountability.** Progress and Accountability come from Ship30, the little sister to this course ### What Would I Change? 1. Pre recorded presentations 2. Increased feedback during live discussions, prioritize people who do the homework 3. Extend course length to 6 or 8 weeks and reduce time commitment per week to encourage homework completion. I'd probably increase the homework a bit too. 4. Offer a pre recorded feedback/commentary system 1. Example: I submit some of my homework and get back a couple short (<1-5min) recorded reviews of it from other members or staff who read it and then record feedback