Maven Insights: What top-rated courses have in common


1. Top-rated courses have a more robust syllabus.

- Add reading or videos as pre-work ahead of live sessions.
- Turn recordings into videos to replace lectures with interactive Q&A and exercises in live sessions.
- Include bonus resources for students that want to go the extra mile.
2. Top-rated courses are more project-driven.

- Create 1 project per module for your course even if it’s a small action. Here’s a brief guide on how to create projects in Maven.
- Encourage students to share their project in the #share-your-work channel (this happens automatically through Maven’s portal) and be sure to give feedback.
- Host office hours and working time for students to share their work and ask questions about projects.
3. Top-rated courses have more active communities.

- Invite students to ask questions and give peer feedback in the community.
- Create private DM chat groups to form accountability groups.
- Give students a light discussion prompt after live sessions.
- Respond to student questions and tag other students that might find it relevant.
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