FAQ
Why is CALI doing this?
CALI is a nonprofit consortium of law schools with a mission to improve legal education through technology.
We are well aware of the realities in today’s ever-changing legal market. We believe the issues addressed in this course will better prepare our membership’s students for these realities and changes. And, we think the course could help legal educators explore these issues so that they, also, can help prepare their students.
Who can register and attend?
Anyone. We realize these topics are of interest to folks other than just law students and faculty, though, so everyone’s invited because we do believe in this open learning stuff.
This is, actually, what is known as a MOOC: a Massively Open Online Course.
Where can I learn more about MOOCs?
There’s a great article called “7 Things You Should Know About MOOCs” (make sure you download the PDF).
There is also a great video on YouTube called “What is a MOOC?” that you can watch. Β It’s quite short and will provide some background on the inspiration for the design of this course.
Free? Really? What’s the catch?
Yes, yes, no catch.
Will this show up on my school transcripts?
No.
Is there a penalty for not doing the homework? Missing a class?
No.
Is this a CLE course?
It is not certified as CLE in any state.
Do I need to register for every session?
Just register here once.
What if I can’t make a class?
Again, no penalty, other than missing the chance to interact directly with the lecturer. We’ll even record each session.
Will the classes be recorded and archived?
Yes, we will archive video of the sessions on this blog and make them open to the public, in fact.
Questions, comments, ideas, suggestions?
Contact John at the email address below…
John Mayer
jma...@cali.org
Executive Director
Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction / CALI
Twitter @johnpmayer
www.cali.org
