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Crash Course Team Q+A!
The Crash Course team discussed some of your questions this month in slack. Here, they talk about their histories as a part of Crash Course, and how to find good learning resources.Anonymous: How long have you worked at Crash Course and how has it changed since you started?Julia Bluhm, Communications Coordinator: I started working at Complexly in May 2020, and have been involved with Crash Course since then. (I do social media, so I also work on some other Complexly shows!). One change since the early pandemic days is that everyone seems to hav...
Behind the Scenes at the Indy Studio!
For the first time in a while, we shot a project in the Indy Crash Course studio (rather than remotely). The host of Crash Course Geography, Alizé Carrère, and our consultant, April Luginbuhl Mather, came to Indianapolis to shoot Crash Course Office Hours together!Recognize the set behind them? It's repurposed from Crash Course European History!Also, if you missed our Office Hours live, they're being uploaded to Youtube! The Anatomy & Physiology Office Hours are already up.
Geography Office Hours!
Will you be at Crash Course Office Hours tonight? Join us at 7pm ET with host Alizé Carrère and consultant April Luginbuhl Mather! They'll be answering your questions and discussing all things geography. 🌎 Just go to youtube.com/crashcourseAnd if you can't watch it live, it will be uploaded on Youtube in a few days!
Crash Course Office Hours with Hank! Starting in 2 hours!
Crash Course Office Hours are starting today! Hank Green and Prof. Brandon Jackson will be leading an Anatomy & Physiology session at 6:30pm ET.Whether you have an exam, or you just want to join for fun, we hope to see you there! Here's the link: https://youtu.be/YWTgON0SEu8Be sure to ask questions in the live chat!
Submit Questions for the Crash Course Team!
The Crash Course team is here to answer some of your questions! Submit your q's through this form and we'll answer a few questions in a post later this month.Curious about what it's like working at Crash Course? How we got here? What we're reading/ watching right now? Let us know your q's!
The first ever Crash Course Office Hours!
Want to hang out with Hank, John, and Alizé to talk about Anatomy & Physiology, World History, and Geography?Of course you do! Next week we're having the first ever Crash Course Office Hours on Youtube! The livestreams will be a great opportunity to review for upcoming AP exams, but will also be fun for anyone interested in these topics more generally.Make your calendars! And if you have students in your life, be sure to spread the news!
April Calendar Wallpaper!
Happy April! Here's your monthly calendar wallpaper from Thought Cafe!Does anyone have any April Fools jokes planned?
Crash Course: How to College!
Do you have any college students (or future college students) in your life? You may want to share this new series with them!Introducing…. How to College! This series with Arizona State University will be your handbook for getting to, and through, college. How do you apply? How do you stay focused? And how do you pay for it all? We'll answer all these q's and more. Watch the preview episode here: https://youtu.be/G8csJtDwjzkIf you'd like more college tips, there's actually a brand new channel in the works focused on college. It...
March Calendar!
Happy March! Here's your calendar wallpaper for the month. You may notice there's a new Crash Course series beginning this month... it's called How to College, and it will help guide students through the college application process.
Crash Course Q+A
The Crash Course team discussed two of your questions this month in slack. Keep reading to hear their book recommendations and to learn more about how Crash Course hosts are chosen!Jameson: How involved are the hosts in creating the videos and writing the content? Do hosts apply, or do you invite them?Hannah Bodenhausen, Producer: We find hosts in a variety of ways, depending on what's best for the particular series. We've put out calls for applicants in the past, but probably the most common way of finding hosts is reaching out to peop...
Meet the Animals of Crash Course!
Much of the Crash Course team is working from home... which means our animal friends get lots of attention! Allow us to introduce you to some of the animals of Crash Course, in order:1: Producer Stan's dog, Andy. A close-up.2: Stan's dog Andy again, and his older brother Petey.3 and 4: Animator Andrew's cats Spacetime and Avalanche (amazing cat names)5: The mascot/ resident dog of Thought Cafe, Suz and Jon's dog Fable6: Illustrator Meg's cat, Nami7: Social Media Coordinator Julia's dog, Cooper8: Producer Brandon's do...
Questions for the Crash Course Team?
The Crash Course team is here to answer some of your questions! Submit your q's through this form and we'll answer a few questions in a post later this month.Curious about what it's like working at Crash Course? How we got here? What we're reading/ watching right now? Let us know your q's!
February Calendar Wallpaper!
It's February! Here's your calendar / wallpaper background for the month.
Crash Course is 10 years old!
Crash Course turned 10 years old last week! 🥳 The first ever Crash Course, Crash Course World History, launched in January 2012. So much has changed since then! We've created 40+ courses, and have over 13 million subscribers on Youtube. And we couldn't have done it without you!As Patrons, your consistent support each month has allowed us to take more risks, make more courses, explore new topics, and reach more learners. THANK YOU!
Crash Course Landscapes
This month marks the 10 year anniversary of Crash Course! Here are some throwback landscapes used in Crash Course World History, which came out in early 2012.
January Calendar Wallpaper
Happy New Year! Here's your calendar wallpaper for January.
Crash Course Q+A
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for our team! If your question wasn't answered this time, it might be in the future. So keep an eye out!Ms. Brock: Is everyone still filming from home? And does every team member live in Montana?Hannah Bodenhausen, Producer: I'm actually the only producer who is still in Montana! Since travel was so complicated this past year, both of the shows I am working on were shot in homes local to the host (Deboki the host of Organic Chemistry and Mark the director of Outbreak Science both graciously ...
Which of this year's Crash Course series did you watch?
The Crash Course videos we've uploaded this year have covered a wide range of topics! We hope you've enjoyed them! Which of these series did you check out this year? And let us know in the comments which has been your favorite!
Crash Course Team Reunited!
Fun fact: The Crash Course team has mostly been working remotely during the pandemic, and some of our newer staff are fully remote! This week, some of the team was able to meet up all together in person for the first time in a long time. There was lots of brainstorming, visioning, and some team building (involving spaghetti-marshmallow structures). Here are a few photos!
Ask us Questions!
The Crash Course team is here to answer some of your questions! Submit your q's through this form and we'll answer a few questions in a post later this month.Curious about what it's like working at Crash Course? How we find hosts? Where courses are shot? What books we're reading right now? Ask away!
December Calendar!
Somehow 2021 is almost over, and December is here. Here's your December calendar wallpaper from Thought Cafe! ❄️
Q+A with Alizé Carrère!
For #GeographyAwarenessWeek, we asked Alizé (the host of Crash Course Geography) to share a bit about her background, and why we should learn about geography! Here's what she said.
Have you watched Crash Course Geography yet?
It’s #GeographyAwarenessWeek! Have you watched Crash Course Geography yet? 🌎 Even if you aren’t currently studying geography in school, it’s a fascinating subject to learn about. Geography is all about telling the story of the Earth! In our series, we’re covering both physical and human geography. Join us as we ask questions like, "why is the seafloor so young when the Earth is so old?" or try to identify why winds and ocean currents are so important to life on Earth. And then as we turn our focus to human geography, we’ll ...
November Calendar Wallpaper
Happy November! Here's your calendar wallpaper for the month, from Thought Cafe!
The Crash Course Team answers your questions!
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for our team this month! If your question wasn't answered this time, it might be in the future. So keep an eye out!Ms. Brock: Do you plan to add flashcards to the Crash Course app?Brandon Brungard, Producer and Project Lead for the App: YES! We're working on European History cards now! After that, we'd like to find a way to start including the cards as part of a show's rollout... though we are still working on the details to make that happen! That said, we ALSO would like to start wo...
Ask us anything!
The Crash Course team is here to answer your questions! Submit your q's through this form and we'll answer a few questions in a post each month.Curious about what it's like working at Crash Course? What movies or books we're enjoying right now? How series get written? Let us know.
October Calendar!
It's spooky season! Here's your October calendar from Thought Cafe.
We answer your questions!
The Crash Course team had a great time discussing a few of your questions this month! Be sure to look out for the google form in a few weeks to submit more questions for October. We can't get to them all, but love looking through them!Clare G asked: What are your thoughts about learning in virtual spaces either through a VR or AR space or ‘in-game’ as some video games like Fortnite have been doing? Is that a space CC could move into?Brandon Brungard, Producer: Oh boy. I have sooo many thoughts on this! I'm not super familiar with wh...
Ask us Questions!
The Crash Course team is here to answer your questions! Submit your q's through this form and we'll answer a few in a post each month.Curious about what it's like working at Crash Course? What books we're enjoying right now? How series get written? Let us know.
September Calendar Wallpaper
Happy September! Here's your calendar from Thought Cafe.
