Curriculum Department OKRs*

Q4 2017

 

 

* each objective reflected in a single slide, but rephrased to be snappier

• Consistent pedagogy (never have had standardized, documented approach to curricula)

• Scalable (currently two-person team + data science != scalable)

Departmtent Goals

1: Create and apply a budget

• We'll be able to make informed decisions about new programs, modules, and specializations.
• Having set a baseline, we'll be in a position to experiment with more cost-effective ways of producing content.

2: Well-defined, documented processes for creating and maintaining content.

• We'll have standardized process applicable to all existing and new programs.
• We'll be able get contractor writers up to speed on our pedagogy and approach to curricula .
• We'll be able to use this process to scale up content production in 2018.

3: Get existing curricula into shape

• Our students will encounter minimal frustration when working through existing programs
• They'll find our existing content to be consistently clear, valuable, and typo-free.
• We'll feel comfortable focusing our full attention on new programs and content.

4: Standardized pedagogical approach for all bootcamp curricula. 

• Our students will always know what they're learning and why, and the content will align.

• Students will be totally clear on whether or not they're actually mastering new skills.

• We'll be able to produce new programs with a consistent, high-value experience.