For the last few months I’ve been tracking the development of a concept called Supercool School. The idea is to create a peer-produced, on-demand learning environment that will revolutionize the way people learn online.
Check out a demo of it in action on Blip.tv
My only concern at this point is whether the teachers will be rated - I am keen to sign-up for classes, but the idea that anyone can step into the teacher’s seat makes me worry that I might waste an hour with a bad teacher.
I am impressed with what the Supercool School Principal, Steli Efti, and his team they’ve put together so far, and I have no doubt that it will get even better as more people start attending classes.
Just tried the link to Screencast, and it doesn’t work. Do you have to be signed in/ a member to view it?
Hi Nicole. It looks like they’ve taken the Screencast down. Sorry about that.
Hi Dave,
Hi Nicole,
Thanks so much for the kind words and all your support! We are big fans of HUDDLEMIND here @Supercool School :)
Just a quick update> we just posted our new screencast here ( http://blip.tv/file/900783/ ) and our new and improved version of the Application is up and running (expect changes on a weekly basis from now on :))!
To address your concerns about quality > we are going to implement a rating system for our teachers and students so that the community has the right tools to reward the best teachers. The classes we’ve seen so far going live where all excellent :) Worst class was from my oldest brother (a class about Greek History) and the verdict was: “Just like real school ” :)
Hope to see you soon on Supercool School! Would love to take a online class from you Dave! Lots of things to learn about marketing from you :)
Maybe even this class? ;)
http://apps.facebook.com/supercool/sc_classes/show/113
Much power to you!
Steli
Hey Steli, thanks for popping by:) I am super-keen to start getting involved in the classes! You shall definitely see me there!
Rock on!
dd
Looking forward to it :) Much power to you!
Steli