How to make a Core Conversations Appointment Schedule
How to make a Core Conversations Appointment Schedule
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Settings: Open your settings on Google Calendar
Ensure you have selected 'Create appointment schedules instead of appointment slots'
Step 1: Open your Google Calendar and navigate to the 14th March.
Drag an appointment block from 3:30pm to 8pm.
Click on the 'Appointment Schedule' option
Name this block of time '## Core Conversations - Teacher Name'
Hit the 'set up the schedule' button.
Note: Please be specific with the name of the appointment block, for example '9T Core Conversations - Mr. Simon Trevor'.
Step 2: Click on the 'Set up the schedule button'
Change appointment duration to 15 minutes
Change the availability drop-down to 'Doesn't repeat'
Change the scheduling window to open 60 days before the event and close 48 hours before.
Step 3: Set up a buffer window
Check the 'Buffer Time' check box and input 5 minutes.
Click the 'Next' button to continue
Step 4: Paste in the blurb
Expand the 'Booking Form' area
Click on 'Add Item'
KS3 Blurb text: (to copy)
Thank you for booking a Core Conversation (parent-teacher conference) with me, your child's homeroom teacher. This conversation will involve a conversation about your child as a person, as a learner, and how they are making progress. I will also be able to share some feedback from the teachers who teach your child for: English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Religious Education, Art, Computing and Design. All other bookings for other teachers (Music, World Language, PE) should take place through PTCFast. Your child is encouraged to join our conversation.
You have a choice of meeting virtually or in person. When you book an appointment please specify 'virtual' or 'in person' when prompted. For virtual appointments, please use the following link:
(Add your Zoom Meeting ID)
Primary Blurb text: (to copy)
Thank you for booking a Core Conversation (parent-teacher conference) with me, your child's homeroom teacher. This conversation will involve a conversation about your child as a person, as a learner, and how they are making progress. I will also be able to share some feedback from the teachers who teach your child for: English, Maths, IPC, Art, Computing and Design. All other bookings for other teachers (Music, World Language, PE) should take place through PTCFast. Your child is encouraged to join our conversation.
You have a choice of meeting virtually or in person. When you book an appointment please specify 'virtual' or 'in person' when prompted. For virtual appointments, please use the following link:
(Add your Zoom Meeting ID)
Step 5: Add item (question)
Select 'Custom Item'
Write 'Virtual or in person'
Select the 'Required' check box to make this a required response
Click 'Add Item' to confirm
Click 'Save' to complete the process
Step 6: Add item (question)
Select 'Custom Item'
Write 'Student Name'
Select the 'Required' check box to make this a required response
Click 'Add Item' to confirm
Click 'Save' to complete the process
Blocking out your break times
Blocking out your break times
Step 1: Open booking page
Step 2: Block out break times
Navigate to March 14
Select break times
Enter N/A for questions
Book / Block out appointment slot
Repeat as necessary
The booked times will disappear from your schedule
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Busy: Google will not allow you to create a schedule on a day when you have RSVP'd other invitations.
Please say no to previously RSVP'd invitations.Â
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