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{{Color box|color=#144f1d|border=#2f8f2f|width=50%|<center>'''Golden Rule'''</center>
{{Color box|color=#144f1d|border=#2f8f2f|width=50%|align= center|'''Golden Rule'''<br>
<center>If in doubt, reach out to the [[Teaching_Department#Current_Staff|Teaching Department]] via [[Discord]] (channel #teaching-general or PMs). We are always happy to help!</center>}}
If in doubt, reach out to the [[Teaching Department#Current Staff|Teaching Department]] via [[Discord]] (channel #teaching-general or PMs). We are always happy to help!}}




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* Give back to the community, share your knowledge with the next generation of capsuleers, foster your playstyle, and provide content for yourself and others.
* Give back to the community, share your knowledge with the next generation of capsuleers, foster your playstyle, and provide content for yourself and others.
* Learn by teaching your chosen topic. Advance your own understanding of the subject matter and hone your real-life presentation and public-speaking skills.
* Learn by teaching your chosen topic. Advance your own understanding of the subject matter and hone your real-life presentation and public-speaking skills.
* If you're a member of EVE University, teaching can earn you credit towards the [[Medals|Educator Medal]], the [[Cross_Campus_Initiative|Cross Campus Initiative]], and [[Titles|Progression Titles]] like Sophomore and Graduate.
* If you're a member of EVE University, teaching can earn you credit towards the [[Medals|Educator Medal]], the [[Cross Campus Initiative]], and [[Titles|Progression Titles]] like Sophomore and Graduate.


=== What is expected? ===
=== What is expected? ===
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* class-relevant content (slides, instructions for a practicals/workshops).
* class-relevant content (slides, instructions for a practicals/workshops).
* access to our public [[Mumble]] and (open) [[Discord]].
* access to our public [[Mumble]] and (open) [[Discord]].
** 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.


=== Support from the Teaching Department ===
=== Support from the Teaching Department ===


* A library of ready-to-teach [[Classes|CORE Classes]].
* A library of ready-to-teach [[Classes|CORE Classes]].
* Assistance in creating your own non-CORE 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 non-CORE 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): we see no reason for you to also pay ISK on top of your teaching efforts. Just get in contact with us and we'll try to figure something out!
* In-game resources for practicals (ships, BPCs, et cetera): we see no reason for you to also pay ISK on top of your teaching efforts. Just get in contact with us and we'll try to figure something out!
** Please note that non-Core classes '''must''' be checked and approved by an Teaching Officer at least '''one week in advance''' of the class.
** Please note that non-Core classes '''must''' be checked and approved by an Teaching Officer at least '''one week in advance''' of the class.
* 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. Just approach any member of the [[Teaching_Department#Current_Staff|Teaching Department]] if this sounds useful.
* Teaching assistance during your class, e.g. posting links, providing an in-game target to shoot/scan down, etc. Just approach any member of the [[Teaching Department#Current staff|Teaching Department]] if this sounds useful.
** Please note that the presence of a Teaching Officer is '''mandatory for any guest lectures'''.
** Please note that the presence of a Teaching Officer is '''mandatory for any guest lectures'''.
* Constructive class feedback, gathered by students filling out the [http://www.eveuni.org/classfeedback Class Feedback Form] at the end of your class.
* Constructive class feedback, gathered by students filling out the [http://www.eveuni.org/classfeedback Class Feedback Form] at the end of your class.
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===CORE classes===
===CORE classes===


In order 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|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.
In order 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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By their very nature, CORE classes do not cover all areas of interest and expertise in EVE Online. We encourage experienced and/or specialized teachers to develop and hold their own classes. To ensure some quality control, though, bear in mind the following points:
By their very nature, CORE classes do not cover all areas of interest and expertise in EVE Online. We encourage experienced and/or specialized teachers to develop and hold their own classes. To ensure some quality control, though, bear in mind the following points:


* 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/or 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.
* Make sure you're willing and able to react to constructive feedback, and adjust your preparation accordingly.
* Equally, don't let the ''perfect'' be the enemy of the ''good''. A decent class that gets held is better than a perfect class that never happens.
* Equally, don't let the ''perfect'' be the enemy of the ''good''. A decent class that gets held is better than a perfect class that never happens.
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To hold classes, we most commonly use:  
To hold classes, we most commonly use:  


* [[Mumble|Mumble]] for voice communication.  
* [[Mumble]] for voice communication.  
* [[Discord|Discord]] for screen-sharing, slide presentations and typed questions.
* [[Discord]] for screen-sharing, slide presentations and typed questions.
* [[EVE_University_Chat_Channels#Public_channels|Class (EVE Uni)]] ingame channel for in-game links and sometimes also questions
* [[EVE University Chat Channels#Public channels|Class (EVE Uni)]] in-game channel for in-game links and sometimes also questions


Additional options include, but are not limited to:
Additional options include, but are not limited to:
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===Forum announcement===
===Forum announcement===


* Post an advert as a new topic in the [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=72 Scheduled Classes Forum], using the standard format described below.  
* Post an advert as a new topic in the [https://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewforum.php?f=72 Scheduled Classes Forum], using the standard format described below.  
* If you do lack access to this forum, please ask the [[Teaching_Department|Teaching Department]] to do this for you.
* If you do lack access to this forum, please ask the [[Teaching Department]] to do this for you.


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