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 …
Category: Instructor Resouces
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 …
How to see Eventbrite RSVP responses
Out of date. We switched back to meetup.com as it got better responses. We ask custom questions of folks coming to our events. To see those responses do this: Go to your Event Dashboard. Select “Reports”. Select the “Custom questions responses” report type. Customize your report. Choose a file type and click to download/export.
Eventbrite and Ace Makerspace
We switched back to meetup.com as we got a better response despite the platform flaws. Out of date In Sept. 2020 we switched from MeetUp.com for classes to Eventbrite. During this process, any event set-up in the Ace Makerspace Organization does one-time sync on publishing with the Ace Google Calendar. The sync includes the customized …
Zoom for instructors and leaders
We have a discount package purchased through TechSoup that allows us to create up to 9 full zoom accounts for $78 instead of full retail. The zoom discount has to be renewed annually (in Sept.) for $65. These discounted accounts are for org use and allocated for leaders, instructors, and other folks doing things on …
How to request a RSVP class fee refund
Ace Makerspace Class/Event Refund Policy Effective: October 2019 It is Ace Makerspace’s policy to offer refunds only in extraordinary circumstances or if we cancel the class/event. Refunds are not offered to participants who cancel their RSVP or withdraw from a class; please only sign-up for a class if you can assure that you will be …
Instructor Support
AMT provides instructor support as part of its infrastructure. If you choose to teach a class, lead a workshop or provide regular lab hours AMT will handle promotion for you. All instructors can do their own promotion of course if they choose 😉 Program/curriculum development Administrative support Class Promotion Your event will be promoted on …