What is a Team of Teachers?
A team of teachers in PTC Wizard refers to a group of educators who collaborate together, often teaching the same group of students or sharing similar responsibilities. This feature allows administrators to manage and schedule parent-teacher conferences more efficiently, particularly when parents wish to meet with multiple teachers during one visit.
How to Create a Team of Teachers
1. Login to your PTC Wizard account. Ensure you have the necessary administrative privileges to manage and create teams.
2. Navigate to the 'Teams' tab in the Directory. This is where you can view existing teams and create new ones.
3. Click on 'Create Team'. A new page will open prompting you to enter details about the team.
4. Name your team. Choose a name that best describes the team or the group of teachers. For example, "Grade 5 Science Team" or "High School Math Department".
5. Add teachers to the team. On the right side of the screen, you'll notice the 'connections' icon. Click on it. Within this section, select "Add New" for connections. This allows you to search for teachers by name and add them to your team. You can add as many teachers as required to suit your team's composition.
6. Connect parents to the team. This step is essential if there are specific parents or guardians you wish to link directly to the team for easier scheduling in the future. The procedure for connecting parents is similar to that of adding teachers. On the right side of the screen, click on the 'connections' icon. Then, navigate to the "Parents" tab. Select "Add New" for connections within this tab to search for parents by name, and add them to your team.
7. Save your changes. Once you've added all necessary information and members, click 'Save' to finalize the team creation.
Popular Questions:
Q: If a teacher is invited to a meeting individually and is also part of a team, how does the system handle potential time slot conflicts?
A: PTC Wizard is designed with the user's convenience in mind. If a teacher is scheduled for an individual meeting and is also part of a team, the system ensures there are no overlapping time slots. Parents cannot book a meeting with a teacher if that teacher already has another appointment, whether it's an individual booking or part of a team meeting. This mechanism prevents double bookings and ensures that parents, teachers, and administrators have a seamless scheduling experience.
Q: How can teachers access their team in PTC Wizard?
A: Teachers can easily access their designated team directly from their own PTC Wizard account. Once logged in, they should look towards the left corner where they'll find a list of conferences. Within this list, they can locate and access their team details and related conferences.
Q: Can teachers modify their team's schedule?
A: Yes, teachers have the capability to modify their team's schedule. This feature provides flexibility and ensures that teachers can make necessary adjustments based on unforeseen changes or requirements. However, always remember to communicate with other team members and parents when making significant changes to avoid confusion.
If you found this article helpful, congratulations, you're now a scheduling pro! May your conferences be as smooth as butter!