There are two types of visitors. Those who are here for Tours or the New Member Workshop and folks who will be using tools. The checkin’ is different for each as we don’t require a waiver for the tour or New Member Workshop. Everybody else must have a waiver. There are two ways to have …
Category: Instructor Resouces
Teaching Assistance General Training Checklist
This outline is used by a Trainer to teach a new Teaching Assistant/Helper (TAs) Ace Basics. TA’s often are also bringing domain subject expertise to the party as well and this is not covered in this training. Teaching Assistants/Helpers are a vital part of ACE meeting its mission, retaining instructors and staff, and creating a …
How to use the Class Development Template
ACE uses a google doc for class development. All class development documents link to a spreadsheet that includes a calculator we developed. The tables from the spreadsheet are then embedded in individual class development documents. Template Format Instructions – These are instructions on how to use the template. Workshop Type – We have three types …
AMT332 HP Chromebook
How to use this chrome book The intention of this Chromebook is to be a convenient tool for instructors, teaching assistants, and volunteers. It is set up with accounts and shortcuts for checking people into events (vax verifications), updating the wiki, and just helping people sign up. It is okay to use this machine in …
Instructor Invoicing
If you are a contract instructor with ACE you will have an official Independent Contractor Agreement and payment schedules agree to and sign. This Agreement details how to get paid, but here is a summary: You invoice us within 30 days of providing services and we pay you We use Gusto to process payments via …
Buying Workshop Materials
Ace has a bunch of ways to buy materials for workshops. We use local vendors when possible and practical. There are two methods for purchasing workshop materials and both require that all receipts are turned in. This post covers purchasing materials but not budgeting, planning or reporting. Those topics are covered in other posts. For …
How to charge ad-hoc class fees
You can charge class fees using a special “name your own price” product set up on the ACE main website. Drop-In Class Fees Please only use this when needed for last min. needs. For regular or planned classes we process class fees via the meetup.com platform. We do not take checks or cash for …
Checklist for Running a Workshop
Hello, This is the checklist for instructors and hosts of on-site events at Ace. While not all things are required they are highly encouraged as we are in an old confusing building and it is easy for people to get lost. They then have a negative experience. Post the event Make sure the event includes …
How to design a class or lab
Ace Best Practices Ace strives to embed diversity, inclusion, and equity in all we do, including designing workshops, classes, and events. Org sponsored offerings use the following structure: Access-based Education – Competency and certification classes, certification testing for the experienced users. This is required education that gates access to tools. These offerings are always as …
Calendly For Test Instructors
There is a Calendly Account Set up for Instructors. This tool will allow folks to book time with instructors but does not collect money. Each Instructor has their own event type but does share the account credentials and the google account that controls it. To add or change the times available on your booking link …