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Time Chart - Course #2 - Introduction to Timetabling Course Outline

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Course Description:

This course provides participants with an understanding of the strategies and tasks in developing a timetable for a school as well as the skills to use the relevant functions in Time Chart. In this session you will learn:

  • how to install and set up Time Chart software
  • how to enter and import data into Time Chart using text and data files
  • how to enter new data in preparation for developing your school timetable
  • the core features and layout of Time Chart so that you are proficient in its operation
  • how the ‘blocking’ process works
  • how to develop an effective timetable and resolve clashes
  • how to generate and distribute a timetable to staff members

 

You will be provided with a Time Chart course guide at the start of the day which is yours to keep as an on-going reference guide, and while the day is structured as per the Course Outline below, there will be opportunities for you to ask questions thoughout the day.

 

What do I need to bring?

We encourage you to bring your own laptop with Time Chart installed and a copy of your current or past timetable if available. If you do not have a licenced copy of Time Chart, we will install a copy onto your laptop before the class starts. If you are not able to bring your own laptop, please contact us in advance and AMIG Systems will have a laptop ready for you to work from on the day.

 

Catering

The day is fully catered including

  • Welcome tea and coffee
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Lunch

 

Course Outline:

Duration: 1 Day (Start 08:30, End 16:30 - Subject to variation)

 

  • Flow Chart of Timetable Events

 

  • Configuration of Time Chart
    • Installing Time Chart
    • Stating Time Chart
    • Set up Network Users
    • First Steps with Time Chart
    • Configure Time Chart

 

  • Time Chart Features
    • Toolbars
    • Preferences Option
    • Main Time Table
    • Groups

 

  • Time Chart Menu Options
    • Timetable Menu
    • Display Menu
    • Window Menu / Subject Lists

 

  • Prepare Data for Next Year
    • Create New Data Director
    • Promote Students

 

  • Enter Details
    • Enter Student Details
    • Import Student Details
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  • Enter Choices for Next Year
    • Enter Student Choices
    • List Students who have not submitted a selection form

 

  • Blocking Process
    • Explore Blocks Function
    • Recover Blocks
    • Create New Blocks
    • Resolve Clashes
    • Subject Area Blocks
    • Year 8 Blocks

 

  • Develop Timetable
    • Copy Blocks to Worksheet
    • Add Staff and Rooms to Relevant Classes

 

  • Create the Timetable
    • Copy Data to Relevant Time Slots using the ‘Build’ functions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Time Chart in 2012

2012 is shaping up to be our most exciting year in our 25 year history. Look out for the following major new functionality information released via our monthly newsletters.

  • Online Attendance / Rollmarking (PC and Tablet)
  • Online Parent Teacher Interviews
  • Online Subject Selection
  • Expansion of Student Welfare
  • Improved user interface

Parent Teacher Interview v4 (update) available now

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