Edit- all applications will be sent to me at the moment due to the other mods busy schedules. This has been becerra95
(Becky Leon )



Do you consider yourself an expert on any subject? Are you passionate about it and wish to impart your knowledge? If so, we'd love for you to apply as one of our Fountain of Knowledge teachers.

First however, we want you to know what is expected of you once you are accepted. If you apply to be a Fountain of Knowledge teacher, you will be expected to do the following things:

Expectation 1:You will not claim to know everything on the topic, but you will care enough about the topic to answer questions. If a question is asked which you can not answer, you will do your best to find a reputable answer and cite your sources.

Expectation 2:You will write an educational article at least twice a month. This article should be at least 500 words. Remember that the users on the board are in the teenage range, so their attention spans might not last beyond 1000 words or so. Make a habit of making an impact, but in a succinct way. If you choose to create and share videos, they should be at least 10 minutes in length.

Expectation 3:You will be courteous and professional at all times. You will follow all site rules, and you will not plagiarize.

Expectation 4:You will put time and effort into your articles. They will be well written, informed, and organized.

If you can agree to these expectations, send us an application! To apply, send me (Singelli) a pm entitled "Fountain of Knowledge Application". Then fill out the following form.



Application.

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Age:

Topic you wish to 'teach':

Years of experience with said topic:

What is it about the topic that you feel drawn to it?

Can you provide an article or video twice a month, as outlined in the expectations?

How often are you willing to answer questions posed by vizzed users?

If you can't find the answer to a question you were unable to answer, what will you do?

Finally, write an article as a 'preview' for your topic. Submit this with the application. The mods of this forum will then review your submission and take a vote. We will let you know if you were accepted at our earliest convenience.

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If you have any questions about an application before you send it in, post your questions here in this thread.

Singelli : I'd like to create two video game sales threads.  I'm a budding expert in the field of video game deals, especially those for Steam.  I would answer any questions other people would ask such as "Should I buy this game?" or "Is this the lowest this game has ever been?" and "Steam or Origin? (answer: Steam ) in one thread and would post notable deals in another thread (However. Leggy has created a similar thread to this second one.  I would ask for his permission first if you gave the OK).  I frequent several game sale related subreddits on Reddit (even when I have nothing to trade/buy with) and check the Steam website every day for sales (or in this week's case, several times a day).  I also use websites such as Steamprices.com to check on lowest prices when I give suggestions.  I'm here on Vizzed several times a day too, so I'd get to any questions in a prompt manner.  I also suggest the family-friendly games first.  If someone asks me whether they should get Tomb Raider or Rayman Legends, I will answer Rayman Legends almost every time.  So yeah.  Let's get this forum up and running!  And if you have anything else you think I'd be good at, I'll try to help with that too (like math homework )

Edit: Sorry for Spamming your thread.  I began this before you edited the thread lol  I'll send you a proper app soon.

supernerd117 :  Well, let me just clarify a few things, first. XD I really love your energy, but you might want to make sure you read the rules for applying, first. This thread is mainly for asking questions about the application process, or for clarification on what we are looking for.

Secondly, we have to be careful that the educational threads are not like "Ask Anything threads" which is sort of what your idea sounds like. Instead, you could write an article a week on the best gaming deals available, or on how to barter for better prices, etc. Remember that we want this to be a place where people come to learn about stuff, similar to an encyclopedia.

EDIT: I see your edit.

Singelli : I really want to have a thread where people can ask me if a game price is worth it.  If not here, then I'll make one in another forum.  I really feel like that sort of thread could do a lot of good, without generating the burden and heavy traffic of an ask anything thread.  I would like the questions to be specifically about whether or not a game is worth it.  On second thought, what if every expert here had a PM page?  Like a building directory, we would have a list of people with their expertise besides their listing.  Everyone on the page must have agreed to allow their name to show there, so those unwilling wouldn't get flooded with PMs.  I think this would be a great idea to focus discussion in the forum, and limit more specific questions to PMs.

Do teachers that you have listed in the rules thread need to send an application as well?

Good question, since I hadn't thought of that.  I'd say they are guaranteed a spot if they want one. However, we do need to be alerted of what topic you will be covering, so that we can keep an updated list of who the writers are and what subjects are already covered.    (I'm going to post a list in the rules thread as soon as we get a few others to apply aside from the mods)

supernerd117 : Well what you are looking for definitely sounds more like an Ask Anything thread, so I'd contact the global mods for permission, if I were you.  That's not something that would fit in this forum, I'm sorry.  

As for the pm idea, there would be no use for this forum if I did that. XD And besides, the questions are better asked publicly, so that others can see if their question has been answered, without over-burdening the Fountain of Knowledge teachers.  

Singelli : OK, thanks for letting me know.  I've sent my application!  *crosses fingers*

Sorry for being inactive... Time to be serious and all.

Kk, so singelli, when's the applications due?

Edit: accidental double post... sorry

becerra95 :  You don't have to apply bec, since we've been discussing this and all. Same with pray75 and myself. lol

~Edited for spam and idle threats~


Please stay on topic.

I would like to put the pictures and stuff from my theatre show here, since it is what I have done in the school. That okay?

rcarter2 : well... isn't theatre a class at school? (rhetorical question.. little fun joke )

Anyway, that'll be nice and singelli might agree with it... with some circumstances I think..

I say go for it...

rcarter2 :  I think we could allow that.  Since this is a place for teacher discussion, we could make a thread about projects, where teachers could discuss the results of projects they've given and share anything like reflections or examples of great/bad work.

How does that sound to you?  It might not be a -project- per se, but it's close enough, I think.  ^.^

Singelli : In the off chance we get another theatre teacher on this site, it would probably be good to have tips on putting a show together. But at the same time, this might not fit the purpose of the forum. I think what I will do is put the pictures and stuff that goes with them elsewhere, and I will make a thread on first year do's and don'ts for handling a high school theatre department.

rcarter2 :  Okay, that'd be awesome. I'm really, really looking forward to seeing your pictures. I honestly don't mind if you want to post them here though.  After all, this is for teachers to discuss things.  Perhaps I'm just being too restrictive and narrow-minded when it comes to my vision for this forum.  I'll leave the decision up to you.  

Singelli : I would like to teach the culinary arts. But I would also like to know if there is any leeway with how often we should post. In my line of work it would be much more realistic for me to post every three weeks. Is there anyway you could help me out?

Fallman7 :  I think it's reasonable enough if they other mods agree.

Singelli : ok before anyone says anything, I would like it to be known. That I have been cooking for 5 years and help teach at a local college in my area.