Developed to solve schedule problems - case study
Wise Timetable was developed to solve timetabling problems. Take a look at the case study of European university.
1) Scheduling problem:
We have 4 study locations, 2 undergraduate programs and 2 postgraduate programs; therefore timetable preparation is very complex and logistically demanding task occurring every year. With introduction of Bologna's universities reform, number of selectable courses increased as well as number of groups attending seminars, laboratory and field exercises.
Why Wise Timetable:
Application Wise Timetable makes timetabling easy because you have to insert the data for courses, lecturers, groups, rooms and locations only once and later change or add them if necessary. It'very important that all data are connected so its almost impossible to make conflicts. In the same time, it is possible to prepare different versions of timetables and choose one which is best for us.
2) Scheduling problem:
We have a lot of side events (conferences, debates, etc.) happening on our university, therefore we have to coordinate all events with lectures, exercises, exams etc.
Why Wise Timetable:
We are very satisfied with room occupancy review which helps us to track all side events, courses timetables and exams. Beside that it is easy to find free room and make a reservation.
3) Scheduling problem:
Timetables are changing during the academic year, so we have to publish them as soon as possible.
Why Wise Timetable:
Lecturers and students can review their up-to-date timetables directly on our web site. All I have to do after changes are done is one click to export timetables from Wise Timetable. I can also e-mail timetables to lecturers directly from the program.
4) Scheduling problem:
Every month we have to prepare and control many lecturers' occupancy reports.
Why Wise Timetable:
Software usage helped us significantly with preparing and controlling monthly reports, because we can export personnel record report or lecturers timetables.
Summary:
I can't imagine schedules preparation without Wise Timetable, because with use of this software we avoid most demanding phase in planning of a teaching process: preparation and reporting of all course and lecturers timetables.