Outschool | Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

This episode of the Extra Credit podcast will cover everything you need to know to get hired, build a course and start teaching with Outschool!
Here are the main bullet points:
- no degree or teaching certificate required
- teach your passion (aka whatever you want)
- set your own schedule
- set your own price
- set the age range of your students
- set your own class size
- work from home (or anywhere)
Apply to Outschool:
outschool.com/teach?signup=tr...
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[@MichaelVenn]

If you could teach anything in the world (including your hobby), what would it be? Comment below 🙂

[@AngiePerezTV]

I would love to take that class, Pam 🎸

[@taralynnweekslovely11art58]

That sounds like a great course! 🎶

[@morgankirk7283]

I would teach how to drive. We need better drivers out there. haha

[@KristensClassroom]

I feel like this is going to take over online teaching 😊😊

[@MichaelVenn]

I think you’re right! The future of education is changing and it’s so exciting to be part of it

[@eslwithagypsysoul3942]

I had applied recently and I haven't started teaching yet, but I am SO EXCITED! Outschool seems like a game-changer!

[@MichaelVenn]

Couldn’t agree more. Good luck with it. What are you excited to teach on it?

[@eslwithagypsysoul3942]

@@MichaelVenn Thank you so much! I am so excited to teach many things, honestly. I am trying to figure out where exactly to start. On my list, I've got superheroes, Greek myths, mythological creatures, Disney, Harry Potter, etc... 😊

[@DearDana]

@@MichaelVenn I just got declined and was told to reapply. ugh.. disheartened. I teach for VIPKID

[@laurarussell2838]

Love your podcast! I've been with Outschool for 2 weeks and am teaching STEM topics like DNA. I'm having a blast!

[@notablynancy5593]

Wow Michael! Good luck with your new venture! Thanks for this podcast.

[@icpreva2115]

Thank you Michael, this was super helpful - so excited to get started! You rock 🙌🏼😁

[@TeacherKellyTag]

Thanks for the information. I’m curious about this.

[@MichaelVenn]

Awesome! Thanks for checking out the episode 🙂

[@gisellemaillard9460]

I just applied two days ago to Outschool. I hope they like my video and it gets approved!!! Good luck to you as well, Teacher Michael!

[@thelightbodycoach]

Thank you, Michael! This is a great, informative podcast! I have enjoyed watching you grow your brand throughout the years. You have helped me tremendously with your videos!

[@MindyDanforth]

I’m looking into it also

[@MichaelVenn]

Awesome! What do you think you’d like to teach?

[@MindyDanforth]

Teacher Michael well I was thinking reading since I am a reading specialist, but after hearing the interview with I may have to think outside of the box on this.

[@patrickvenn8558]

Awesome episode and great guest!

[@tryingcake101]

I taught with them for awhile. I did well. It was just exhausting for me.

[@MichaelVenn]

Interesting. Which part did you find exhausting? The actual teaching or developing the course material? Or both haha

[@anitalita06]

I would like to just have reading time. Like Just reading picture books to kids, small ages. Would that be possible?

[@PaigeHowell]

I am in love with Outschool. First it is fun and doesn’t seem like work. Second I’m making really good money.

[@ericalowe7550]

I would love to start this, but I have no idea what to teach. Your juggling idea is perfect!

[@MichaelVenn]

I hear ya. I suspect a lot of people will feel that way at first. I would start by asking yourself: - what are you good at? - what do you love? I think teaching your hobby is a great starting point. Good luck!

[@ericalowe7550]

@@MichaelVenn Thanks, I decided to stick with academics and my first class was approved and listed! Now just waiting on enrollment! How is your class going?

[@ang.giselle2024]

Thank you for the info. How does it work if you are drawing something? Can you have a taped version too, other than a live class?🤷🏻‍♀️🌸. Is this a one day class for $10 per student?

[@MichaelVenn]

I’m not sure. To be 100% honest I’m still waiting on approval so I haven’t actually taught a class yet. And yes, $10/student per class (but you can choose what to charge)

[@ibrakaz]

Can you teach OutSchool if you're an American living abroad? It says you have to be a US Resident.

[@MichaelVenn]

I believe you have to have a US postal address (or Canada, UK, or Australia)

[@tanyagioia829]

Yay! How quickly can you teach me to juggle?

[@morgankirk7283]

How is Outschool different than youtube? Why would children pay to learn from Outschool when they can use youtube to learn for free?

[@MichaelVenn]

Unlike KZbin, Outschool classes are taught live so the teachers can focus in on the specific learning needs of an individual child. Students can also chat with and interact with the other kids in the class. I do understand what you’re saying though, a lot of information is available for free on KZbin. With that line of thinking it would also beg the question, why would people pay to learn from a university when a lot of the information taught is available for free at the library? I think people will always pay for individualized instruction and 1-1 feedback.