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Do I need timetable training?<\/h1>\n

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\u00a0Any thoughts or comments are welcome \u2013 just email mist@mistservices.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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Everyone is different, but in our opinion the answer is \u2018yes\u2019 – although we are bound to say that!<\/p>\n

If you are new to timetabling and new to software then we would recommend the Principles of timetabling course plus the respective software courses. The Principles of timetabling is such a good foundation for anyone starting their timetabling career as it helps de-mystify the jargon (whoops I mean terminology) that is used and most importantly helps you frame the task of timetabling into your school situation even before you learn to click on any buttons! You wouldn\u2019t teach students a topic without the \u2018why\u2019 and expect them to become subject experts.<\/p>\n

You might already have the understanding and the why from observing colleagues within your school – which is great but also remember not to inherit any bad habits and is the answer \u2018I don\u2019t know why we do it this way but we\u2019ve done it like this for years!\u2019 a real answer?<\/p>\n

How about software training though? I would say make an investment in it. I often purchase software all excited and raring to go and when I log in or open it up I\u2019m lost as not sure on the terminology or maybe what the workflow should be. But being a little stubborn I continue as I know best and it can\u2019t be that hard can it? Having invested some time I concede and open up the manual, run through the tutorial, look at the support videos or touch base with the support line only to learn what I\u2019ve done isn\u2019t really correct given the end result I want! Hey ho, not to worry let\u2019s delete it all and start again. With most things you don\u2019t know what you don\u2019t know but typically there is a lot of help and support available to you. Regardless of the timetabling software you are using, take 20 minutes to learn what help and support is available to you, what documentation or tutorials are available. Get the foundations correct and the rest will be easier!<\/p>\n

Different people have different learning styles:<\/p>\n