PVP-U Instructor Guidelines

Introduction

The aim of this article is to provide a set of guidelines for new instructors, in particularly on scheduling and leading classes.

The Class Timeline

• ~3+ Weeks to go
  • Pick the class you want to run, decide on a few possible dates and times that would work for you.
  • Discuss with the PVP-U Lead Admin (currently Azual), decide on provisional date and time.
  • Arrange an FC for the class (if applicable).
• 3 Weeks to go
  • Post Enrollment Thread (locked).
  • Send a mail to the AU_PVP_CLASSES mailing list announcing the class, with a link to the enrollment thread.
  • Add the class to the Agenda on the Agony forum.
• 2 Weeks to go
  • Unlock Enrollment Thread (signups start here).
  • Arrange assistant instructors/admin (if applicable)
  • Post internal thread for class support.
• 1 Week to go
  • Process enrollment and assign access to reading material.
  • Chase up any class support that is still lacking.
• 1 Hour to go
  • Log in early!
  • Ensure assistant instructors/admin are present, and agree on sections if you haven't already.
• CLASS TIME!
  • During Roll Call, note down any students who are not present. If they turn up subsequently, cross them off.
• After Class
  • De-Sticky the Enrollment Thread
  • Post Feedback Thread
  • Update 'Credits' sticky with anyone who paid but did not attend.
  • Update the Graduate List on the wiki with all who attended (first time students only).

Pre-Class

Scheduling Classes

• Always schedule classes well in advance. We recommend posting the enrollment thread a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks before the class.