Timetable Help

[PhysicsTTB]

Hi,

 

I am new to timetabling and need some advice. We use Timetabler (first time using it too).

 

I need to create the batches for Y8. Maths, English, Science etc which is fine but...

 

I need a block where these 5 classes can slide; Geography (5 classes, 4 lessons), History (5 classes, 4 lessons), It (5 classes, 2 lessons), PE (5 classes, 4 lessons) and Art (5 classes, 2 lessons).

I also need another with Spanish (5 classes, 4 lessons), Drama (6 classes, 4 lessons) and Tech (6 classes, 3 lessons). 

 

First question to you all is, would you say I have grouped those subjects correctly given the class numbers and teaching hours? I can work it however as long as Drama and Tech +1 other subject (or 2) are blocked. By this I mean that I need students to be able to move from set A to B in geog, hist and have the option of moving from 1 to 3 in drama, spanish and tech. Likewise, those in CDE can move freely between each other and 4, 5 and 6 in drama, spanish and tech.

 

Secondly, is how I have set this up in timetabler correct or is there a better way?

 

Thank you for any help. I've attached the current batch so you can see how badly Im doing!

 

Y8 Batch.docx

[drutt]

Personally if I was using new timetabling software (and new to timetabling in general) I'd get the school/employer to pay for appropriate training

[Keith-Johnson]

Why not use the button on the main screen labelled "Support Centre" ...there are MANY ways to get specific help ...including for the specific problem you have posed.

   

And if you haven't already done so, why not sign up for the free monthly Timetabling eNewsLetter which also gives you details of training courses, ...both on-line and face-to-face.

   

[TechMonkey]

17 hours ago, cnewstead said:

Personally if I was using new timetabling software (and new to timetabling in general) I'd get the school/employer to pay for appropriate training

Yeah, this.  I used Timetabler to get the timetable ready to import to our MIS and managed to taught myself, but I could see there was a lot there I had no understanding of at all.  Get the training, we got a consultant in to train the person who did the timetable and it was really good and helpful, with lots of tips and tricks on actual timetabling. Pays off in the long run.