What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
NEW TO OUTSCHOOL? Get $20 off this class with the code JessicaCur2020 ! (New families to Outschool only!) In this Dungeons & Dragons game, the game is run by the teacher or Game Master (GM) who guides the story, while the learners are players controlling characters they've designed themselves. The teacher (GM/gamemaster) will describe the world and make the players feel like they are truly living in the world, assisted with maps, music, and visuals on a shared screen. This is an excellent campaign for beginner adventurers to experience a long D&D campaign. Advanced players will also feel welcomed here. Based in and around the magical school of Strixhaven, this campaign for the fantasy tabletop RPG sees adventurers through a series of mishaps, hijinks, and mysteries as they live their lives as students on campus. This adventure is also full of homebrew side quests and missions, so this version of Strixhaven will be unlike any other! This is a long-term campaign, the adventures each week will be student-driven and led. I will have a brief guideline of what I want the players to accomplish each week but learners will ultimately be leading most of the narrative. They will decide each week what their adventuring party wishes to accomplish. With that being said, you can jump into the story at anytime. Learners do not need to attend the previous week in order to join the story, as characters may come and go throughout the large universe that is being created by the players. If you need to take a break, we will ensure that your character leaves the party and will be able to come back via the storyline anytime you are ready. I foresee this campaign lasting around 6 months or more. During this class, learners may use their own characters or use pre-generated character statistics for and they may mold their history and personality from there. Please message me for pre-generated characters that I can send to you if your learner does not already have a character and does not want to make their own. I will assist all learners in preparing the correct level character upon joining a section. Please be on the lookout for a message from me once you join the section! I will usually follow up with instructions within 24 hours of enrolling in a new section. TUESDAY CAMPAIGN: LEVEL 4, 2 PARTY MEMBER SLOTS AVAILABLE YOU WILL NEED A STABLE INTERNET CONNECTION IN ORDER TO PLAY. If you do not use D&D Beyond for character creation and dice rolling, you will need your own physical dice to roll (all dice including d20, d12, d8, d6 and d4). Learners will be expected to follow basic player etiquette and we will review at the start of each class. Such as taking turns, not talking over one another, not lying about dice rolls, and listening closely. All learners will be expected to roleplay their characters in class, speaking as their character in dialogue and describing what they want their character to do. No player versus player is allowed in class, and you must tell the truth about your dice rolls (as the learners will be using their own dice or D&D Beyond). Costumes are not required but completely welcomed.
Learning Goals
Students will work together in cooperative puzzles and adventures to improve their story-telling, character building, social and critical thinking skills. During dice rolls, we will also be using very basic addition and subtraction.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please be aware: table-top RPGs are full of surprises and improvisation. They may be rated PG due to fantasy violence, magic, scary themes. I will be keeping the game as family friendly as possible but there will be fantastic battles and possible character injuries.
If your learner needs help creating a character, I will be directing them to D&D Beyond, which is a free and safe resource for D&D players. You will need to assist your learner in creating a D&D Beyond free account to create the character. I have a PDF that is accessible after enrollment for your learner to reference. I will assist all learners in preparing the correct level character upon joining a section. After you create your character, you will join the campaign so that I can see your character sheets and dice rolls. Please be on the lookout for a message from me once you join the section! I will usually follow up with instructions within 24 hours of enrolling in a new section.
YOU WILL NEED A STABLE INTERNET CONNECTION IN ORDER TO PLAY. If you do not use D&D Beyond for character creation and dice rolling, you will need your own physical dice to roll (all dice including d20, d12, d8, d6 and d4).
Pre-Requisites
Basic knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons character creation is recommended, all other rules and functions will be covered in class as we come across them.
Supply List
YOU WILL NEED A STABLE INTERNET CONNECTION IN ORDER TO PLAY. If you do not use D&D Beyond for character creation and dice rolling, you will need your own physical dice to roll (all dice including d20, d12, d8, d6 and d4). Character sheet to create your character on if you do not want to use D&D Beyond
2 files available upon enrollment
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from Western Kentucky University
Hello! I'm Jessica, or you can call me Mrs. Jessica. I live in Kentucky, USA, with my husband, our baby boy, and our pets. I graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in literature and creative writing. I'm a published content creator for an online horror and video game blog and have served as the editor of a published memoir.
I've taught over 7,000 online English classes to students worldwide, including those from the United States, Mexico, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Vietnam, Korea, India, and many other countries. My teaching experience also extends to traditional classroom settings, where I've worked as a substitute teacher across a range of subjects. I have experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels.
Creative writing is my passion, especially when it comes to imagining new worlds! I teach various genres of creative writing, focusing mainly on fantasy, horror, and science fiction. I also specialize in creative non-fiction, such as essays and memoirs. Besides teaching writing classes, I'll be hosting social clubs for Dungeons & Dragons, anime, gaming, and cosplay enthusiasts.
In my classes, I strive to make every student feel valued and heard. I am patient, kind, and understanding, creating a relaxed classroom environment where students can be themselves. I believe in the importance of personal connection in learning. My teaching style is upbeat, and I aim to keep my classes conversational and fun. I enjoy being silly and love making my students laugh!
Outside of teaching and writing, I have many hobbies! I enjoy drawing, painting, and cosplaying. I've been attending comic-con conventions since 2009 and love creating my own costumes. I'm a big fan of Dungeons & Dragons, playing weekly games with my family, and I also run sessions as a Dungeon Master for my friends. I have a passion for gardening and animals too, and you might even see my dogs or cats make a cameo in our virtual classroom!
I look forward to meeting you in one of my classes soon!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$22
weekly1x per week
90 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
2-5 learners per class