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Evallo Calendar Introduction | Scheduling for Tutors

Evallo Calendar Subscription Plans | Pricing & Features

Advanced Scheduling for Multi-Tutor Businesses | Evallo

Evallo Calendar FAQs | Scheduling Questions Answered

Getting started

Evallo Calendar Features | Complete Overview

How to Set Up Evallo Calendar | Step-by-Step Guide

Navigating Calendar

How to Access Evallo Calendar | Scheduling Guide

Evallo Calendar Views | Weekly, Monthly & Yearly

Schedule a New Event in Evallo Calendar | Guide

Evallo Calendar Sidebar | Filters & Scheduling Tools

Personalized Booking Links for Tutoring | Evallo

Time Blocks for Matching Tutor & Student Availability

Find Available Time Slots with Evallo Planner

Calendar Analytics for Tutoring Businesses | Evallo

Event Requests & Bookings | Evallo Calendar

Manage Availability & Time Off | Evallo Calendar

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Understanding Session Events | Evallo Calendar

Consultations & Internal Meetings | Evallo Calendar

Managing Booked Meetings in Evallo Calendar

Evallo Calendar Event Statuses | Scheduled & Completed

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Time Blocks for Matching Tutor & Student Availability

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Time Blocks for Matching Tutor & Student Availability

Time Blocks for Matching Tutor & Student Availability

Time Blocks for Matching Tutor & Student Availability

Time Blocks for Matching Tutor & Student Availability

Use Evallo Time Blocks to identify overlapping availability and find suitable tutoring session times for tutors and students.

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Structure the Day, the Smart Way

  • Visualize availability in colour-coded blocks.

  • Make quick adjustments to match tutor schedules.

Overview

Time Blocks are one of Evallo’s most powerful tools for scheduling. Whether you’re matching a student with a tutor or coordinating availability across multiple users, Time Blocks make it easy to find overlapping free time slots at a glance. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what Time Blocks are, how to use them, and how they can simplify your scheduling process.

What Are Time Blocks?

Time Blocks are a visual tool designed to help you quickly identify when users (tutors, students, parents, or admins) are mutually available. Using transparent, color-coded overlays, Time Blocks show the available time slots on the Weekly View of your Calendar.

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Who Can Be Included?

  • You can select up to five users at a time to compare their availability.

  • The number of users you can select depends on your subscription plan:

    Explorer Plan: One user.Crew/Builder Plans: Up to three users.Armada/Achiever Plans: Up to five users.

How to Use Time Blocks

Using Time Blocks is simple. Here’s how to get started:

  1. Access the Time Blocks Tool:

    From the sidebar on the Calendar screen, click Time Blocks.A pop-up window will appear, prompting you to select users.

  2. Select Users to Compare:

    Use the drop=down to select internal and external users (e.g., tutors, students, or parents). Search for specific users by typing their names in the search bar.

  3. Visualize Availability:

    Once users are selected, their availability will be displayed as transparent color-coded blocks on the Weekly View of your Calendar.Overlapping blocks indicate time slots when all selected users are available.

  4. Refine Your Selection:

    Adjust user selection or change filters (e.g., services or session statuses) to narrow down availability further.

How to Use Time Blocks

Using Time Blocks is simple. Here’s how to get started:

  1. Access the Time Blocks Tool:

    From the sidebar on the Calendar screen, click Time Blocks.A pop-up window will appear, prompting you to select users.

  2. Select Users to Compare:

    Use the drop=down to select internal and external users (e.g., tutors, students, or parents). Search for specific users by typing their names in the search bar.

  3. Visualize Availability:

    Once users are selected, their availability will be displayed as transparent color-coded blocks on the Weekly View of your Calendar.Overlapping blocks indicate time slots when all selected users are available.

  4. Refine Your Selection:

    Adjust user selection or change filters (e.g., services or session statuses) to narrow down availability further.

A Step-by-Step Example

Let’s say you’re scheduling a one-to-one tutoring session between a student and a tutor. Here’s how Time Blocks make it easier:

  1. Open the Time Blocks tool from the sidebar.

  2. Select the student and tutor from the dropdown list.

  3. Review the Weekly View for overlapping color blocks.

    Example: Both the tutor and student are free on Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

  4. Click on the overlapping time block to schedule the session.

Tip

You can also use Time Blocks to coordinate consultations involving a student, parent, and tutor.
You can also use Time Blocks to coordinate consultations involving a student, parent, and tutor.

Subscription Plan Limitations

The number of users you can compare in Time Blocks depends on your plan:

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Subscription Plan Limitations

The number of users you can compare in Time Blocks depends on your plan:

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Best Practices for Using Time Blocks

  1. Update Availability Regularly:
    Ensure all users have updated their working hours and time off in the Calendar.

  2. Communicate Overlapping Times:
    Once overlapping availability is identified, confirm the session with all participants to avoid scheduling conflicts.

  3. Combine with Filters:

    Use Calendar filters to narrow down availability based on specific services or session statuses.

Next Steps

With Time Blocks, you can quickly identify availability and simplify the scheduling process for all your sessions. Once you’ve found a suitable time, head over to the Event Details page to finalize your session.

For more advanced scheduling tools, check out our guide on Planner for matching availability within specific date ranges.

If you need further assistance, our Support Team is here to help!

Next Steps

With Time Blocks, you can quickly identify availability and simplify the scheduling process for all your sessions. Once you’ve found a suitable time, head over to the Event Details page to finalize your session.

For more advanced scheduling tools, check out our guide on Planner for matching availability within specific date ranges.

If you need further assistance, our Support Team is here to help!


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