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{{Hatnote|See [[EVE University Management]] for details of the other Departments & Directorates.}} | |||
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The '''Teaching Department''' is responsible for providing educational content for EVE University members and the EVE Online public at large. We are always looking for knowledgeable players to help us in this venture. We provide live | The '''Teaching Department''' is responsible for providing educational content for EVE University members and the EVE Online public at large. We are always looking for knowledgeable players to help us in this venture. We provide live classes, practical exercises, and [http://www.youtube.com/@realeveuniversity educational video recordings] on most aspects of EVE. We also maintain an [[EVE University Class Library]] of slide packs for our teachers and guest lecturers to use, all available to everyone in the EVE Online community. The department is part of the [[Education Directorate]]. | ||
The Teaching Department schedules an average of 30 classes a month across all time-zones, reaching about 500–600 students per month. Most classes are open to the public; we are here to teach anyone who wants to learn, not just EVE-Uni members. We have regular guest lecturers supporting the Teaching Department, as well as many special classes and lectures given by well-known "personalities" from all parts of the game. | The Teaching Department schedules an average of 30 classes a month across all time-zones, reaching about 500–600 students per month. Most classes are open to the public; we are here to teach anyone who wants to learn, not just EVE-Uni members. We have regular guest lecturers supporting the Teaching Department, as well as many special classes and lectures given by well-known "personalities" from all parts of the game. | ||
==For students== | == For students == | ||
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Most of our classes are open to the public, with live discussion and live screen sharing on the publicly-accessible classroom channels on our [[Discord]]. This means that '''anyone can attend most of our classes''', regardless of whether or not they are a member of EVE University. | Most of our classes are open to the public, with live discussion and live screen sharing on the publicly-accessible classroom channels on our [[Discord]]. This means that '''anyone can attend most of our classes''', regardless of whether or not they are a member of EVE University. | ||
As well as live classes, we have a | As well as live classes, we have a collection of recorded classes, guest talks, and mini-tutorials on [http://www.youtube.com/@realeveuniversity EVE Uni YouTube Channel]. | ||
Our wiki is the standard general reference tool for the EVE community and has a large [[How_Tos_and_Guides|collection of 'how-to' guides]] on many subjects. | Our wiki is the standard general reference tool for the EVE community and has a large [[How_Tos_and_Guides|collection of 'how-to' guides]] on many subjects. | ||
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{{Color box|color=#144f1d|border=#2f8f2f|width=60%|If you are interested in teaching for EVE University check out [[Teaching Classes at EVE University]], and reach out to our [[Teaching Department]] via our public [[Discord]] channel (# | {{Color box | ||
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|If you are interested in teaching for EVE University check out [[Teaching Classes at EVE University]], and reach out to our [[Teaching Department]] via our public [[Discord]] channel (#educators-corner), forums or EVEMail. | |||
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If you are new to teaching or you have never taught for EVE University before, please contact a member of the teaching department staff before scheduling your class. We will be keen to help! | If you are new to teaching or you have never taught for EVE University before, please contact a member of the teaching department staff before scheduling your class. We will be keen to help! | ||
==Current staff== | == Current staff == | ||
===Teaching Manager=== | === Teaching Manager === | ||
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| | | style="vertical-align: top; padding-left: 1em;" | <span style="font-size: larger;">'''Currently Vacant (please contact Director of Education in the meantime)'''</span> | ||
The Teaching Manager oversees the teachers and guest lecturers. They are also responsible for the teaching and training resources EVE University provides | |||
The Teaching Manager oversees the teachers and guest lecturers. They are also responsible for the teaching and training resources EVE University provides | |||
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=== The Role of a Teaching Officer === | === The Role of a Teaching Officer === | ||
Teaching Officers support EVE University's teachers and guest lecturers. They undertake many roles including (but not limited to): | |||
* Support and development of new and existing teachers - teachers are the Uni's lifeblood, and supporting them is the Teaching Department's privilege. | |||
* The maintenance and upkeep of teaching resources - with around 60 class slide decks available, TOs work with Subject Matter Experts on the interminable task of ensuring our resources remain up-to-date. | |||
* Support and development of new and existing teachers - teachers are the Uni's lifeblood, supporting them is the Teaching Department's privilege. | * Development of new classes - either with our SMEs or as SMEs themselves to ensure that new and evolving content is being taught. | ||
* The maintenance and upkeep of teaching resources - with around 60 class slide decks available, TOs work | |||
* Development of new classes - either with our SMEs or as SMEs themselves | |||
* Engaging with external agencies and arranging Guest Lecturers to teach - they who bring different perspectives and experiences to our students which is always appreciated. | * Engaging with external agencies and arranging Guest Lecturers to teach - they who bring different perspectives and experiences to our students which is always appreciated. | ||
* Ensuring that key classes are taught regularly - it is important that our classes are taught across time zones so that as many of our students as possible get access to them. | * Ensuring that key classes are taught regularly - it is important that our classes are taught across time zones so that as many of our students as possible get access to them. | ||
* Provision of administrative support to the department - it's important that our records are maintained so that our teachers are supported and recognized for their amazing efforts. | * Provision of administrative support to the department - it's important that our records are maintained so that our teachers are supported and recognized for their amazing efforts. | ||
* Development of new | * Development of new processes and systems - we're always looking to improve the smooth running of the department and to reduce administrative overheads without impacting the quality of our output. | ||
* The continuous improvement of teaching within EVE University - we always want to | * The continuous improvement of teaching within EVE University - we always want to find new ways to do things better and to be better. | ||
=== Contact === | |||
== | If you need to contact the Teaching Department for any reason, please ping <span style="color:#ffff00">@Teaching Officer</span> in the <span style="color:#3366BB">#support</span> channel on the EVE University [[Discord]]. | ||
== Useful links == | |||
* [[Attending classes]] | * [[Attending classes]] | ||
* [[Teaching Classes at EVE University]] | * [[Teaching Classes at EVE University]] | ||
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Other ways to help besides teaching include: | Other ways to help besides teaching include: | ||
* [[UniWiki:To-Do List|Updating our wiki pages]] | * [[UniWiki:To-Do List|Updating our wiki pages]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Recording and Streaming Guide]] | ||
* [[Donating to EVE University]]. | * [[Donating to EVE University]]. | ||
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[[Category:EVE University Departments]] | [[Category:EVE University Departments]] | ||
[[Category:Teaching Resources]] | [[Category:Teaching Resources]] | ||