Timeslots are designated intervals of an event during which one encounter is completed between an SP (or manikin) and one (or more) learner(s). Consecutive timeslots add up to rounds, that is, a timeslot can only be created within a round.
Rounds are only valid if the first timeslot "starts new round" and the last timeslot "ends the round". A round is a period of time for which a specific learner should sign up and during which that learner completes each case assigned to the activity. Rounds are made up of consecutive timeslots without any time gaps - except for the "Time after" property which allows for any transitional action between two timeslots. These conditions can be established by checking the relevant boxes when setting up timeslots within an Event Setup.
The timeslots included in a round can be regular student encounter timeslots or special timeslots (for example, debriefing or lunch break). A valid round must contain at least one student encounter timeslot.
NOTE: If the round setup is not valid, an error message displays at the top of the scheduling page and changes cannot be saved.
Timeslot Structure Template
A template that can be created for timeslots, allowing for automatic start and stop of recording, or intercom announcement. The structure is set up in relation to the start of a timeslot, by determining how many seconds/ minutes after the start of the timeslot should a certain system-generated action occur.
The template can be created via the Timeslot Structure Templates link below the Add New Event button on the Event Setup page.
NOTE: Once a "Send audio..." option is selected, an additional menu is displayed allowing for the selection of the specific announcement. Announcements are to be set up on the Intercom tab of the System module.
IMPORTANT: As all system-generated actions are set up in relation to the start of the timeslot, it is crucial that the last such action should never exceed the length of the timeslot.
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