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=Introduction to Posting a Class=
 
=Introduction to Posting a Class=
There are two primary things that must be done to post a class for your school. The first is to post the event using the [https://7cav.us/createEvent/ S7 Create Event Tool] to create the class from the template. This ensures that all class posting follow the same structure and information is organized in a familiar way to prospective students.
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Posting a class is now done exclusively through the 7th Cavalry website. Posting a class involves using the integrated calendar tool, and copying the content from a pre-established template.
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==Titling==
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Every class posted will have the following title format:
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:90%; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width:1px border-style:solid #000000;"
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| style="width: 90%; text-align: left;" data-mce-style="width: 90%; text-align: center;"|School Name Abbreviation | Full Course Name | Date and Time in Zulu (Format DDMMMYY TTTTZ)
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As an example, The Cavalry School posting a Basic Armor Crewman Course would be titled as such:
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:90%; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border-width:1px border-style:solid #000000;"
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| style="width: 90%; text-align: left;" data-mce-style="width: 90%; text-align: center;"| TCS | Basic Armor Crewman Course | 24JAN21 1800Z
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The second is to add the event to the [https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r?cid=dWRlNTE0ZTVtbGxodjdwNWxoMTcwNHFsaHNAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ S7 Google Calendar]. This allow all of the Training Staff, Operations Staff, and anybody else looking to schedule events to see what you have scheduled and coordinate appropriately. This also allows prospective students to easily see all events in their local time.
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=Event Creation=
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Posting a class requires use of the forums.
  
=Event Creation Tools=
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[[File:EventsStep1.png|1000px]]
Posting a class requires use of the forums, and Google Calendar.
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[[File:EventsStep2.png|1000px]]
 
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==Create Event Tool==
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[[File:EventsStep4.png|1000px]]
To access the Create Event Tool, go to the resources page and click S7 Events under CavTools. In the bottom left hand corner of the page, click the "Create Event/Class" link. Fill out the relevant information by selecting "Class", the date of the event and zulu time, the game, and class you are teaching. This will create the class, and you are able to edit the post to add your name as the instructor.
 
 
 
[[File:CreateEventTool.gif|How to use the Create Event tool]]
 
 
 
==Google Calendar==
 
When you joined S7, your immediate CoC should have given you access to our Google Calendar. To create an event, simply click and drag across your desired time and type the game, school, and course it is for. Click "more options" to select the "Ops & Training" Calendar and change the color to "basil" to distinguish it from the "tomato" colored operations.
 
 
 
[[File:GoogleCalendar.gif|How to use the Google Calendar]]
 
  
 
==Additional Notes==
 
==Additional Notes==
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* If a course template needs a change, contact your School Lead to update the reference template and the Training Lead will update the tool
 
* If a course template needs a change, contact your School Lead to update the reference template and the Training Lead will update the tool
 
* If you wish to assist teaching a class, simply edit the post and add your name to the instructor list
 
* If you wish to assist teaching a class, simply edit the post and add your name to the instructor list
* Consult the [[1BN & S3 Arma 3 Event Scheduling Guidance|7CAV-BATT1-007]] for additional information relevant to that AO
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* Consult the [[Event Scheduling Guidance|7CAV-R-031]] for additional information relevant to that AO

Latest revision as of 17:49, 24 January 2021

This is the Document Release Information
Article Number: 7CAV-DR-017
Scope: S7 Department - Class Posting
Version: Version 2.0
Effective Date: 25MAY20
Last Modified Date: DDMMMYYYY
Approving Authority: S7 Officer in Charge
Point of Contact: S7 Executive Officer


Introduction to Posting a Class

Posting a class is now done exclusively through the 7th Cavalry website. Posting a class involves using the integrated calendar tool, and copying the content from a pre-established template.

Titling

Every class posted will have the following title format:

School Name Abbreviation | Full Course Name | Date and Time in Zulu (Format DDMMMYY TTTTZ)

As an example, The Cavalry School posting a Basic Armor Crewman Course would be titled as such:

TCS | Basic Armor Crewman Course | 24JAN21 1800Z

Event Creation

Posting a class requires use of the forums.

EventsStep1.png EventsStep2.png EventsStep3.png EventsStep4.png

Additional Notes

  • Avoid scheduling during a time that may conflict with another class or operation if it is for the same game.
  • If a course template needs a change, contact your School Lead to update the reference template and the Training Lead will update the tool
  • If you wish to assist teaching a class, simply edit the post and add your name to the instructor list
  • Consult the 7CAV-R-031 for additional information relevant to that AO