By deanloh on

I need help on creating a module that allows site admin to create class schedule/timetable.

Background:
Client runs a tuition center that conducts classes that have multiple lessons in a period of time, i.e. each class consists of 10-24 lessons, may or may not repeat on same days/time every week (therefore Event repeat is not quite applicable here.) I need a module created to allow clients create new class info and related lesson timetable.

Here's the desired workflow:

1. Admin create a new content:
Content type: Class
Title: {codename of the class, e.g. GMAT, Jun 2009 intake}
Overview: {textarea}
Lessons: {this should be multiple-value filed that consists of short description and date+time selection}

2. The output of content is straightforward, except there should be an iCal link to allow users to import the lesson dates to their calendar (Google Calendar, Apple iCal, etc)

3. Other requirements include listing classes according to terms (each class is classified under a subject, and there are only 5-6 subjects)

I can send you wireframes if you are keen to explore further. Then I need your estimate and turnaround time. Rest assured your time will be compensated fairly. Looking forward to your response.

Update:
In view of the good response I'm receiving, I thought I could make it easier for all by including the link to download the wireframes. I encourage you to take a look at the wireframes and decide if you can take it up before contacting me. Questions are welcome!
http://akandatang.info/dump/wireframes-course_schedules.pdf

Update 2:
I have found the taker for this job, I will close the offer until I see the need to open it again.

⋅ Categories: Drupal 6.x

Comments

ambientdrup’s picture

ambientdrup commented

Have you looked at using CiviCRM (specifically the CiviEvent module of CiviCRM) for this? It should be able to do most of your spec/requirements; and it integrates nicely with Drupal.

Might save you a lot of time vs. having to code/program up a new module.

http://civicrm.org/

-backdrifting

deanloh’s picture

deanloh commented

Hello backdrifting, thanks for the suggestion. I have already checked out all event-related modules I could find to make it work but without much luck.

Anyway I have found someone who offered to do the job, hope to see a working module soon.

ambientdrup’s picture

ambientdrup commented

Sounds good.

-backdrifting

deanloh’s picture

deanloh commented

I feel delighted to update on the outcome of this bounty.

The person who eventually helped me got the job done is Radek. He has not only delivered the module exactly how I wanted it (even beyond expectation), he'd delivered it on time too! I strongly recommend this five-star Drupal developer! :)

ambientdrup’s picture

ambientdrup commented

Are you planning to contribute the module code back to the drupal.org community?

-backdrifting

deanloh’s picture

deanloh commented

We just need to refine the module to make it more customizable and suitable use by public. And I like to see a show of hands of how many of you out there might be interested in this module?

lenadoppel’s picture

lenadoppel commented

VERY interested

I work at university and would need to do a quarterly timetable.

When do you think it will be ready?

Thanks,

Lena

zietbukuel’s picture

zietbukuel commented

Please release the module, I'd really like to have a module like that :) Thanks

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Juan Timaná

esunar’s picture

esunar commented

i was trying to find a module like this and i came up to this post. it has been long time since april. i want to ask do you still plan to release it.

bserem’s picture

bserem commented

I am also intersted in this module, are there any plans of releasing it?

thnx in advance

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http://srm.gr - Drupal Implementor

rbalji’s picture

rbalji commented

I am working on a project for a class teacher as well...and looking forward to seeing this module soon

yasheshb’s picture

yasheshb commented

civicrm folks are doing work on having a school information system. here's the
log entry http://civicrm.org/node/618

hopefully once it's done, you'll can use it for your school needs.

hth
yashesh bhatia

Yashesh Bhatia

Race.it’s picture

Race.it commented

Also watching with interest on this new module. As currently using the views to accomplish this.

sportel’s picture

sportel commented

Hi,

I'd like very much to try this module when it is released. I'm busy building a system for our school and am looking for a nice timetable. Next step would be the possibility to take attendance.

lobo’s picture

lobo commented

for my kids school ..

http://civicrm.org/taxonomy/term/26

my latest blog posts talks about dealing with extended care attendance and signout

Handling Attendance for Extended Care Activities in CiviCRM : http://civicrm.org/node/669

lionsharz’s picture

lionsharz commented

Great to see this module been put out there - sure that the educational users among drupal community are dying to see this release. Any update on when it might be available to the public?

N

yakker’s picture

yakker commented

:)

Crom’s picture

Crom commented

subscribing...

deanloh’s picture

deanloh commented

Whoa! After two years, as I re-visited this post again and I'm surprised to see so many people are interested in this! More surprisingly, no one has come up with a similar solution still.

I'm actually more than happy to give it back to the community. Problem is: how do I do that?

I haven't created a project in Drupal.org, much less any experience in maintaining it. Should I release it, I may not be able to offer much help in terms of customizing/support. I do not want to trouble the developer who created it either.

Nevertheless, appreciate if someone can show me the way to make the module available to all.

Edit: Forgot to include a link in case you are interested to see it in action:
http://deanloh.info/class (I had to use a URL shortener as I do not wish my client to see it's website being referred from here)

rj’s picture

rj commented

Thank you for your willingness to contribute back to the Drupal project!!!

I would strongly encourage you to find a developer who can help maintain the module; other users are bound to submit patches and feature requests, which the module maintainer(s) is responsible for moderating and committing. If you're interested in this, I would suggest posting in the Module Development and Code Questions forum and seeing if there are any developers interested in maintaining your module.

See this page for details and instructions on how to contribute modules to Drupal. I have heard from others this can be a sometimes lengthy and disheartening process, which is another reason why you may want to consider finding a developer who can help.

--rj

johngriffin’s picture

johngriffin commented

Hi Robert,

We're currently looking at building something like this. We're a Drupal development house so we release our modules and maintain them. Would it be possible to get a copy of the code you're currently using so that we can assess whether it's worth upgrading it to D7 or starting from scratch? If we do use your code as a base we will release it on drupal.org as a module for you.

Thanks,
John

John Griffin
Atchai Digital

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YK85 commented

Excited to hear your module will be shared with the Drupal community!
Is there a place where we may download it before it is added to the Drupal project page?

Thanks again!!

marcdecaluwe’s picture

marcdecaluwe commented

Also very interested.
If you send me the code or tell me where I can download is, I am willing to work on it to make it a real module.

zeezhao’s picture

zeezhao commented

Hi - please did this get released eventually? I am interested in taking a look at it.

targoo’s picture

targoo commented

http://drupal.org/project/field_timetable can aslo be pretty handy for a clean and neat timetable !

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