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), agree 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.

Enrollment Threads

PVP-U Enrollment Template

As a general rule, a Basic class enrollment thread during peak timezones can fill in about an hour. More advanced classes, especially those on off-peak timezones will take significantly longer to fill, up to a few days.

Payment Processing

Be sure to leave plenty of time for processing enrollment.

NOTE: The normal PVP-U admin rights do not work for assigning wiki access to Agony members - doing so will remove any rights we do not have the ability to assign (which means all their current Agony access rights will disappear). If you need to give wiki access to an Agony member, get a director to do it for you!