Teaching Classes at EVE University: Difference between revisions

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===CORE Classes===

In order to make teaching as accessible as possible and provide Students with the proper basic knowledge to find their way in New Eden, the [[Teaching_Department|Teaching Department]] offers a ~~[[Classes|~~library of ready-to-teach CORE ~~classes~~]]. Most new teachers are well advised to start their teaching career with one of those.

In order to make teaching as accessible as possible and provide Students with the proper basic knowledge to find their way in New Eden, the [[Teaching_Department|Teaching Department]] offers a library of ready-to-teach [[CORE Classes]]. Most new teachers are well advised to start their teaching career with one of those.

===Other Classes===

CORE Classes do by no means cover all areas of interest and expertise in EVE Online, which is why we encourage experienced and~~/or~~ specialized teachers to develop and hold their own classes. To insure a certain amount of quality control, there are a few extra steps to consider though:

CORE Classes do by no means cover all areas of interest and expertise in EVE Online, which is why we encourage experienced and specialized teachers to develop and hold their own classes. To insure a certain amount of quality control, there are a few extra steps to consider though:

* Don't let ''perfect'' be the enemy of ''good''. A decent class that gets held and then improved upon is better than a perfect class that never actually happens.

* Don't let ''perfect'' be the enemy of the ''good''. A decent class that gets held and then improved upon is better than a perfect class that never actually happens.

* We ask that you submit your class slides and~~/or~~ practical instructions to the [[Teaching_Department#Current_Staff|Teaching Department]] at least one week ahead of your class.

* We ask that you submit your class slides and practical instructions to the [[Teaching_Department#Current_Staff|Teaching Department]] at least one week ahead of your class.

* Make sure you're willing and able to react to constructive feedback and adjust your preparation accordingly.

=== Do I know enough to teach this class? ===

You do not have to be an expert of every area of ~~Eve~~ Online to teach classes. If you have a working knowledge of a specific topic that might be the right topic for you.

You do not have to be an expert of every area of EVE Online to teach classes. If you have a working knowledge of a specific topic that might be the right topic for you.

You should be comfortable with most aspects of your chosen topic, be able to present them in a concise and understandable manner and be able to answer student questions. For ~~non-University~~ Guest Lecturers it is highly recommended that you have a member assist your session to address our members questions that pertain directly to EVE University.

You should be comfortable with most aspects of your chosen topic, be able to present them in a concise and understandable manner and be able to answer student questions. For Guest Lecturers it is highly recommended that you have a member assist your session to address our members' questions that pertain directly to EVE University.

Example class: Introduction to Exploration

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 ===CORE Classes===
-In order to make teaching as accessible as possible and provide Students with the proper basic knowledge to find their way in New Eden, the [[Teaching_Department|Teaching Department]] offers a [[Classes|library of ready-to-teach CORE classes]]. Most new teachers are well advised to start their teaching career with one of those.
+In order to make teaching as accessible as possible and provide Students with the proper basic knowledge to find their way in New Eden, the [[Teaching_Department|Teaching Department]] offers a library of ready-to-teach [[CORE Classes]]. Most new teachers are well advised to start their teaching career with one of those.
 ===Other Classes===
-CORE Classes do by no means cover all areas of interest and expertise in EVE Online, which is why we encourage experienced and/or specialized teachers to develop and hold their own classes. To insure a certain amount of quality control, there are a few extra steps to consider though:
+CORE Classes do by no means cover all areas of interest and expertise in EVE Online, which is why we encourage experienced and specialized teachers to develop and hold their own classes. To insure a certain amount of quality control, there are a few extra steps to consider though:
-* Don't let ''perfect'' be the enemy of ''good''. A decent class that gets held and then improved upon is better than a perfect class that never actually happens.
+* Don't let ''perfect'' be the enemy of the ''good''. A decent class that gets held and then improved upon is better than a perfect class that never actually happens.
-* We ask that you submit your class slides and/or practical instructions to the [[Teaching_Department#Current_Staff|Teaching Department]] at least one week ahead of your class.
+* We ask that you submit your class slides and practical instructions to the [[Teaching_Department#Current_Staff|Teaching Department]] at least one week ahead of your class.
 * Make sure you're willing and able to react to constructive feedback and adjust your preparation accordingly.
 === Do I know enough to teach this class? ===
-You do not have to be an expert of every area of Eve Online to teach classes. If you have a working knowledge of a specific topic that might be the right topic for you.
+You do not have to be an expert of every area of EVE Online to teach classes. If you have a working knowledge of a specific topic that might be the right topic for you.
-You should be comfortable with most aspects of your chosen topic, be able to present them in a concise and understandable manner and be able to answer student questions.  For non-University Guest Lecturers it is highly recommended that you have a member assist your session to address our members questions that pertain directly to EVE University.
+You should be comfortable with most aspects of your chosen topic, be able to present them in a concise and understandable manner and be able to answer student questions. For Guest Lecturers it is highly recommended that you have a member assist your session to address our members' questions that pertain directly to EVE University.
 Example class: Introduction to Exploration