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* An [[EVE University Class Library]] of ready-to-teach classes.
* An [[EVE University Class Library]] of ready-to-teach classes.
* Assistance in creating your own classes or practicals. Just contact a [[Teaching Department#Current staff|Teaching Officer]] via Discord and they will be happy to assist you.
* Assistance in creating your own classes or practicals. Just contact a [[Teaching Department#Current staff|Teaching Officer]] via Discord and they will be happy to assist you.
* In-game resources for practicals (ships, BPCs, et cetera): you should not be out-of-=pocket for teachign classes for us
* In-game resources for practicals (ships, BPCs, et cetera): you should not be out-of-pocket for teaching classes for us
* Mentoring from our [[Teaching Department#Current staff|Teaching Officers]] (optional).
* Mentoring from our [[Teaching Department#Current staff|Teaching Officers]] (optional).
* Teaching assistance during your class, e.g. posting links, providing an in-game target to shoot/scan down, etc.
* Teaching assistance during your class, e.g. posting links, providing an in-game target to shoot/scan down, etc.
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* Try to schedule your class at least one week in advance if possible, to give people a chance to hear about your class and plan around attending.
* Try to schedule your class at least one week in advance if possible, to give people a chance to hear about your class and plan around attending.
* If you need support with resources from the Teachign Department, make sure you give them enough time to arrange them.
* If you need support with resources from the Teaching Department, make sure you give them enough time to arrange them.
* Try not to schedule a class at the same time as any other class.  Check [[EVE University Calendar]] on EVE Uni's [[Discord]] server for available dates/times.
* Try not to schedule a class at the same time as any other class.  Check [[EVE University Calendar]] on EVE Uni's [[Discord]] server for available dates/times.
** If an overlap is inevitable, make sure you are scheduling it in a different classroom.  
** If an overlap is inevitable, make sure you are scheduling it in a different classroom.  
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** With more advance notice, consider posting a 'silent' ping in #ping-class (without the @everyone)
** With more advance notice, consider posting a 'silent' ping in #ping-class (without the @everyone)
* In-game calendar entries are entirely optional, but if you did create one, make sure you delete / reschedule it in line with your Discord Event
* In-game calendar entries are entirely optional, but if you did create one, make sure you delete / reschedule it in line with your Discord Event
== Start and end the event ==
[[File:Discord event start2.jpg|alt=Open three-dot menu of the event card in discord|thumb]]
Start and end the event in discord using the event card. Events are found at the very top of the channel list. Use the three dots next to "copy link" to open the menu and start and end the event


== Holding your class - Preparation ==
== Holding your class - Preparation ==
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To present your slides (or in-game view) we use the [[Discord|EVE University Discord]] channel #classroom-alpha or #classroom-bravo. Follow these steps (click to enlarge):<gallery mode=packed heights=300px>
To present slides (or share in-game views) we use the [[Discord|EVE University Discord]] #classroom-alpha or #classroom-bravo below, (click to enlarge):<gallery mode=packed heights=300px>
File:Discord presentation 1.JPG
File:Discord presentation 1.JPG
File:Discord presentation 2.JPG
File:Discord presentation 2.JPG
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[File:Classroom-chat.png|thumb|Joining a Classroom Chat Channel - Click the Chat Bubble Shown in a Red Box in the Image]]
[[File:Classroom-chat.png|thumb|Joining a Classroom Chat Channel - Click the Chat Bubble Shown in a Red Box in the Image]]


Be sure to open the chat for the class by clicking the "Show Chat" button in the upper right corner of the classroom channel!  This is where students will ask questions during the class, where you can drop links for further information and more!
Be sure to open the chat for the class by clicking the "Show Chat" button in the upper right corner of the classroom channel!  This is where students will ask questions during the class, where you can drop links for further information and more!


Special note: those with the "Teacher" role in Discord, can set the "Use Voice Activity" feature in Discord - which will allow teaching the class without holding down a push to talk key.  If you choose to enable this feature, please remember to turn it back off in your Discord settings before using other EVE University Discord voice channels, or attending another teacher's class!
=== Holding your class - Feedback ===
 
=== Evaluation ===


Ask your students to fill out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea6iBf5UdkWK07wSvAeQan8bPzVpI8zdG0pSaOGrtPgmVkmQ/viewform Class Feedback Form] at the end of the lesson. The form is also conveniently pinned on the Discord channel #teaching-general.
Ask your students to fill out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea6iBf5UdkWK07wSvAeQan8bPzVpI8zdG0pSaOGrtPgmVkmQ/viewform Class Feedback Form] at the end of the lesson. The form is pinned on the Discord channel #teaching-general.


Reflect: what went great? What will you improve upon next time? Does the material need tweaks or edits?
Reflect: what went great? What will you improve upon next time? Does the material need tweaks or edits?