Post by Alenis Meru on May 17, 2014 3:23:03 GMT
So, this is an idea that's been rolling around in the heads of the command staff. Any comments? Especially from new players?
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USS Portland
Player Mentorship Program
In order to be successful, the USS Portland is going to have to recruit new players in order to increase the number of writers, fill out the open department head positions, and replace retiring players.
Currently, the Obsidian Fleet Academy offers courses for new players. While this can be useful, it is limited by having little connection to the USS Portland and players are not brought up to speed. Additionally, the pedagogical techniques – having students read a text and submit written answers which are then graded – do not offer much in the way of interactive learning.
Objectives:
• To teach players the basics of simming
• To integrate new players into the USS Portland
• To prevent new players from being excluded due to cliquishness
• To reduce the learning curve associated with creating a new character
• To give new players positive feedback, encouraging them to actively post
• To build confidence in new players, so they feel comfortable in advancing the story
Structure:
All new players will be eligible for this program. Players who are new to simming are especially encouraged to participate.
Initially, mentors will be the CO, XO, and 2XO, with the possibility of other department heads becoming mentors at a later date. As new players come aboard, mentors will be assigned in rotation, unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise. Players will be mentored for a period of two months, unless it is deemed that further mentorship is required.
Additionally, the command staff will endeavor to develop some documentation that can serve as a “handbook” of sorts for new players.
Duties of Students:
• Review the rules of the Portland
• Actively post
• Accept feedback from mentors
Duties of Mentors:
• Instruct players in accordance with the principle set out in the rules of the USS Portland
• Assist players with introducing their characters in-character, and getting them involved with the story
• Engage in in-character interaction with the student
• Give positive feedback and constructive criticism
• Encourage students to be active posters, and offer assistance where requested or required
********************************
USS Portland
Player Mentorship Program
In order to be successful, the USS Portland is going to have to recruit new players in order to increase the number of writers, fill out the open department head positions, and replace retiring players.
Currently, the Obsidian Fleet Academy offers courses for new players. While this can be useful, it is limited by having little connection to the USS Portland and players are not brought up to speed. Additionally, the pedagogical techniques – having students read a text and submit written answers which are then graded – do not offer much in the way of interactive learning.
Objectives:
• To teach players the basics of simming
• To integrate new players into the USS Portland
• To prevent new players from being excluded due to cliquishness
• To reduce the learning curve associated with creating a new character
• To give new players positive feedback, encouraging them to actively post
• To build confidence in new players, so they feel comfortable in advancing the story
Structure:
All new players will be eligible for this program. Players who are new to simming are especially encouraged to participate.
Initially, mentors will be the CO, XO, and 2XO, with the possibility of other department heads becoming mentors at a later date. As new players come aboard, mentors will be assigned in rotation, unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise. Players will be mentored for a period of two months, unless it is deemed that further mentorship is required.
Additionally, the command staff will endeavor to develop some documentation that can serve as a “handbook” of sorts for new players.
Duties of Students:
• Review the rules of the Portland
• Actively post
• Accept feedback from mentors
Duties of Mentors:
• Instruct players in accordance with the principle set out in the rules of the USS Portland
• Assist players with introducing their characters in-character, and getting them involved with the story
• Engage in in-character interaction with the student
• Give positive feedback and constructive criticism
• Encourage students to be active posters, and offer assistance where requested or required
