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=== What is expected? === | === What is expected? === | ||
'''You do ''not'' have to be an expert in every area of EVE Online to teach classes''', nor do you have to know every last detail of your particular | '''You do ''not'' have to be an expert in every area of EVE Online to teach classes''', nor do you have to know every last detail of your particular specialty. If you have a good working knowledge of a specific part of the game, that might be the right topic to teach. You should be comfortable with most aspects of your chosen subject, be able to present them in a concise and understandable manner, and be able to answer student questions. | ||
{{CollapseBox|width= 40%|Example knowledge for "Introduction to Exploration"| | {{CollapseBox|width= 40%|Example knowledge for "Introduction to Exploration"| | ||
* Know the procedures: how does one go about "doing exploration"? | * Know the procedures: how does one go about "doing exploration"? | ||
* Know the mechanical parts: the process of scanning down signatures and the hacking minigame | * Know the mechanical parts: the process of scanning down signatures and the hacking minigame | ||
* Know the "meta": which ships are | * Know the "meta": which ships are favored and the basics of common fittings. | ||
* Know tips and tricks: piloting tricks, safety rules, best practices, etiquette, etc. | * Know tips and tricks: piloting tricks, safety rules, best practices, etiquette, etc. | ||
* Have a brief story or two to share! Provide some context for the students by sharing stories of complete failure or lucrative success.}} | * Have a brief story or two to share! Provide some context for the students by sharing stories of complete failure or lucrative success.}} | ||
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* continue growing as educators, be it through self-observation, constructive feedback from students, or mentoring by the Teaching Staff. | * continue growing as educators, be it through self-observation, constructive feedback from students, or mentoring by the Teaching Staff. | ||
Running classes requires: | |||
* timely and correct scheduling (see below). | * timely and correct scheduling (see below). | ||
* class-relevant content (slides, instructions for | * class-relevant content (slides, instructions for practicals/workshops). | ||
* access to our [[Discord]]. This is available to non-members, so Out-of-Corp Guest Lecturers are welcome! | * access to our [[Discord]]. This is available to non-members, so Out-of-Corp Guest Lecturers are welcome! | ||
** Contact the [[Teaching Department#Current staff|Teaching Department]] for Discord rights and any help you might need to make your class happen. | ** Contact the [[Teaching Department#Current staff|Teaching Department]] for Discord rights and any help you might need to make your class happen. | ||
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=== CORE classes === | === CORE classes === | ||
To make teaching as accessible as possible and to provide students with the proper basic knowledge to find their way in New Eden, the [[Teaching Department]] offers a [[Classes|library of ready-to-teach "CORE" classes]]. Most new teachers are advised to start their teaching career with one of these: they are easy to pick up and teach if you have a working knowledge of the topic area. | |||
=== Other classes === | === Other classes === | ||
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* Please use our slide template in our corporate branding, which we can provide. | * Please use our slide template in our corporate branding, which we can provide. | ||
Players outside of EVE University who would like to contribute practically by leading educational fleets can do so through the [[Guest Fleet Commander Program]]. This can be a good way to share and foster types of advanced content and gameplay | Players outside of EVE University who would like to contribute practically by leading educational fleets can do so through the [[Guest Fleet Commander Program]]. This can be a good way to share and foster types of advanced content and gameplay that the University itself lacks the resources to provide. | ||
== Format options == | == Format options == | ||
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Make sure to: | Make sure to: | ||
* include "[Class]" as a title prefix, followed by the name/topic of the class. | * include "[Class]" as a title prefix, followed by the name/topic of the class. | ||
* set availability to "Alliance" (preferred); the default is "Private", which only you can see. Do '''not''' tick the box | * set availability to "Alliance" (preferred); the default is "Private", which only you can see. Do '''not''' tick the box labeled ''Important''. | ||
* set a realistic duration, leaving time for questions. We generally prefer classes to last around 60 minutes, but 45–90 minutes is perfectly acceptable. | * set a realistic duration, leaving time for questions. We generally prefer classes to last around 60 minutes, but 45–90 minutes is perfectly acceptable. | ||
* ensure that your class is not colliding with other classes. Classes should not be scheduled to start within less than 2 hours of an already scheduled class. | * ensure that your class is not colliding with other classes. Classes should not be scheduled to start within less than 2 hours of an already scheduled class. | ||
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=== Changing your forum announcement === | === Changing your forum announcement === | ||
* Please do not delete the forum announcement - students may have already put the class on their | * Please do not delete the forum announcement - students may have already put the class on their calendar. | ||
* If you are | * If you are canceling the class with no replacement time (or intend to reschedule later but do not have the rescheduled time right now :( | ||
** Edit the post title to say "[CANCELLED]" at the start of the title. | ** Edit the post title to say "[CANCELLED]" at the start of the title. | ||
** Edit the body of the post to make it clear the class is | ** Edit the body of the post to make it clear the class is canceled (some bold text at the top of the post helps!) | ||
** REPLY to your class post indicating that the class was | ** REPLY to your class post indicating that the class was canceled - this is the important step that pushes the forum post back to the top and flags new content for the audience to see!! | ||
*** Please do not simply edit your post - editing a post does not push it to the top and flag it as new content for people | *** Please do not simply edit your post - editing a post does not push it to the top and flag it as new content for people who have previously read the post. | ||
* If you are | * If you are canceling the date and time originally announced - but rescheduling now - please do not create a new forum post for the rescheduled date and time | ||
** Edit the title of the post to reflect the new date and time. | ** Edit the title of the post to reflect the new date and time. | ||
** Edit the body of the post to reflect the new date and time. | ** Edit the body of the post to reflect the new date and time. | ||
** REPLY to your class post indicating the reschedule - noting the old date and time - this is the important step that pushes the forum post back to the top and flags new content for the audience to see!! | ** REPLY to your class post indicating the reschedule - noting the old date and time - this is the important step that pushes the forum post back to the top and flags new content for the audience to see!! | ||
*** Please do not simply edit your post - editing a post does not push it to the top and flag it as new content for people | *** Please do not simply edit your post - editing a post does not push it to the top and flag it as new content for people who have previously read the post. | ||
=== Changing your calendar event === | === Changing your calendar event === | ||
* Please do not delete the calendar event - students may have already put the class on their own personal calendar. | * Please do not delete the calendar event - students may have already put the class on their own personal calendar. | ||
* If you are | * If you are canceling the class with no replacement time (or intend to reschedule later but do not have the rescheduled time right now ): | ||
** Edit the calendar event to replace the "[CLASS]" tag with "[CANCELLED]" | ** Edit the calendar event to replace the "[CLASS]" tag with "[CANCELLED]" | ||
* If you are | * If you are canceling the date and time originally announced - but rescheduling now: | ||
** Edit the ORIGINAL calendar event to replace the "[CLASS]" tag with "[RESCHEDULED]" | ** Edit the ORIGINAL calendar event to replace the "[CLASS]" tag with "[RESCHEDULED]" | ||
** Create a new calendar event for the new class date and time, following the guidance in the Scheduling Your Class section above. | ** Create a new calendar event for the new class date and time, following the guidance in the Scheduling Your Class section above. | ||
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If your class is to be held in the next four hours, and you must cancel - first, don't feel terrible! Real life happens and that's ok. However, please: | If your class is to be held in the next four hours, and you must cancel - first, don't feel terrible! Real life happens and that's ok. However, please: | ||
* Place a ping in the #ping-class Discord channel, to @everyone, noting that the class to be held has to be | * Place a ping in the #ping-class Discord channel, to @everyone, noting that the class to be held has to be canceled. | ||
* Feel free to reach out to @teachers in #teaching-general to ask if anyone wants to take over teaching that class session. | * Feel free to reach out to @teachers in #teaching-general to ask if anyone wants to take over teaching that class session. | ||
** If someone does take the class over after the ping in the first bullet goes out - please be sure to ping again noting that the class is back on! | ** If someone does take the class over after the ping in the first bullet goes out - please be sure to ping again noting that the class is back on! | ||
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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 | 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, | 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! | ||
=== Evaluation === | === Evaluation === | ||