DVA Static Page Needed

You may have already noticed that DV has recently combined its home pages with the forums and created some new static pages.

We would like to include a page about DVA in the home pages. It should include the courses we offer, how the classes generally work, and have a current list of staff/professors. It doesn't need to be too long, but it should be a minimum of 3-4 paragraphs.

Sooo....I need a volunteer to write the article. Everyone here is welcome to help give ideas about what should be included and review any drafts before the final version is published.

Hmm Alex asked me to do this and I made a quick draft before I left. If that can be used in anyway please tell me.

Hmm. I would love to help, but I don't know where to start!

Hey I'll tell you what. If I come up with something, I'll let ya know ;)

I might give you a hand, if needed! Specially if there are going to be any graphics added :)

This is your project, guys. Zebrah already set up a draft, so I suggest that u start from there and create a comprehensive DVA article including a description about what the DVA is, it's goals, it's reason for establishing, it's targeted audience, it's staff and professors, it's generally offered courses, it's scheduled upcoming courses, it's course structures (IRC, etc), reviews from previous students and all other things a newbie might want to know when first-time seeing the word "DVA".

Get it on, I'm counting on you on this.

Ok then that's great. Zebrah, can we see that draft, please?

http://www.dreamviews.com/f82/dva-article-draft-99864/

boom ^

Go there and we can make drafts to fit the need. I will work on it when I have time later today.

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mmk here is another draft. We need to get this done folks.

The DreamViews Academy

In an effort to help a greater number of lucid dreamers in-training, The Dreamviews Academy was established as a replacement to the adoption program. Our mission is to educate those like you, who may be new to the subject of lucid dreaming, to help you reach a better understanding of what it is, how to achieve it, and to hopefully prolong and control them (dreams).

The DreamViews Academy is a free online lucid dreaming school, hosted on the DreamViews forum. Students will get lessons from experienced teaching staff and the backing of the entire community.

The good news is that you only need a free DreamViews account to join. You are welcome to take as many classes as you want. You can also repeat classes as many times as you see fit.

The DVA is managed by dedicated DreamViews members and DVA staff, who are all volunteers. All teachers are carefully selected to be sure that they can provide students with a great learning experience. Our friendly staff can give you a jump start into a lifetime of lucid dreaming fun.

Generally, we offer classes on; DILD, WILD, MILD. Techniques and more classes will be offered based on teacher availability. More classes are starting up all the time, so if the class you want isn't [available yet, keep checking back! Classes are held over DV's Internet Relay Chat (IRC), giving you a real-time learning experience and the advantage of having your questions answered right away. Professors are required to keep all chat logs. So if you can’t attend class, we will be more than happy to provide you with the chat log of the class you missed.

Every teacher is different, so be sure to check out the thread titled "Class Catalog". Inside each class spoiler, you will find information about class; times, dates, materials, and assignments. This is also where you will see classes that are starting up in the future. Each class has a "class ID" for example DILD-1. These are used to identify which teacher you will have.

Sign up is a breeze. Just go to the “Class Catalog” thread. Locate which class(es) you want to take. Then sign up for the classes you want using the “sign up here” link at the bottom of each text block.

Come join us to learn the art of lucid dreaming. Where the possibilities actually are endless.

Another draft.

Spoiler for DRAFT 6:

The DreamViews Academy

In an effort to help a greater number of lucid dreamers in-training, The Dreamviews Academy was established as a replacement to the adoption program. Our mission is to educate those like you, who may be new to the subject of lucid dreaming, to help you reach a better understanding of what it is, how to achieve it, and to hopefully prolong and control them (dreams).

The DreamViews Academy is a free online lucid dreaming school, hosted on the DreamViews forum. Students will get lessons from experienced teaching staff and the backing of the entire community.

The good news is that you only need a free DreamViews account to join. You are welcome to take as many classes as you want. You can also repeat classes as many times as you see fit.

The DVA is managed by dedicated DreamViews members and DVA staff, who are all volunteers. All teachers are carefully selected to be sure that they can provide students with a great learning experience. Our friendly staff can give you a jump start into a lifetime of lucid dreaming fun.

Generally, we offer classes on; DILD, WILD, MILD. Techniques and more classes will be offered based on teacher availability. More classes are starting up all the time, so if the class you want isn't [available yet, keep checking back! Classes are held over DV's Internet Relay Chat (IRC), giving you a real-time learning experience and the advantage of having your questions answered right away. Professors are required to keep all chat logs. So if you can’t attend class, we will be more than happy to provide you with the chat log of the class you missed.

Every teacher is different, so be sure to check out the thread titled "Class Catalog". Inside each class spoiler, you will find information about class; times, dates, materials, and assignments. This is also where you will see classes that are starting up in the future. Each class has a "class ID" for example DILD-1. These are used to identify which teacher you will have.

Sign up is a breeze. Just go to the “Class Catalog” thread. Locate which class(es) you want to take. Then sign up for the classes you want using the “sign up here” link at the bottom of each text block.

Read what some students had to say about the DVA

I had Louie54 for DILD in the past and he the awesomest(and only ) professor i ever had.(I give him a 17 out of 10, oops, he broke the scale) -Linkster17

Naiya was great in the first WILD lecture. She covered everything and was patient to answer every question. 10/10 can't wait for the next lecture! -Mancon123

The Naiya WILD lectures were awesome, She is a great teacher. -quorthonafull

Percy is an outstanding teacher! He was able to put up with me, and I talk too much! I am too excited for next week because of him! -bored2tears


Come join us to learn the art of lucid dreaming. Where the possibilities actually are endless.

adding links on the final version

I like this version!

Thanks. I have a few more things to add tomorrow/later tonight.

I like this last one as well :) Usually people gets motivated from feedback.

Another draft.

Spoiler for DRAFT 7:

The DreamViews Academy

In an effort to help a greater number of lucid dreamers in-training, The Dreamviews Academy was established as a replacement to the adoption program. Our mission is to educate those like you, who may be new to the subject of lucid dreaming, to help you reach a better understanding of what it is, how to achieve it, and to hopefully prolong and control them (dreams).

The DreamViews Academy is a free online lucid dreaming school, hosted on the DreamViews forum. Students will get lessons from experienced teaching staff and the backing of the entire community.

The good news is that you only need a free DreamViews account to join. You are welcome to take as many classes as you want. You can also repeat classes as many times as you see fit.

The DVA is managed by dedicated DreamViews members and DVA staff, who are all volunteers. All teachers are carefully selected to be sure that they can provide students with a great learning experience. Our friendly staff can give you a jump start into a lifetime of lucid dreaming fun.

Generally, we offer classes on; DILD, WILD, MILD. Techniques and more classes will be offered based on teacher availability. More classes are starting up all the time, so if the class you want isn't [available yet, keep checking back! Classes are held over DV's Internet Relay Chat (IRC), giving you a real-time learning experience and the advantage of having your questions answered right away. Professors are required to keep all chat logs. So if you can’t attend class, we will be more than happy to provide you with the chat log of the class you missed.

Every teacher is different, so be sure to check out the thread titled "Class Catalog". Inside each class spoiler, you will find information about class; times, dates, materials, and assignments. This is also where you will see classes that are starting up in the future. Each class has a "class ID" for example DILD-1. These are used to identify which teacher you will have.

Sign up is a breeze. Just go to the “Class Catalog” thread. Locate which class(es) you want to take. Then sign up for the classes you want using the “sign up here” link at the bottom of each text block.

Read what some students had to say about the DVA!

"I had Louie54 for DILD in the past and he the awesomest(and only ) professor i ever had.(I give him a 17 out of 10, oops, he broke the scale)" -Linkster17

"Naiya was great in the first WILD lecture. She covered everything and was patient to answer every question. 10/10 can't wait for the next lecture!" -Mancon123

"The Naiya WILD lectures were awesome, She is a great teacher." -quorthonafull

"Percy is an outstanding teacher! He was able to put up with me, and I talk too much! I am too excited for next week because of him!" -bored2tears

Our current teachers include:

Naiya - WILD 1, DILD-1

Zebrah - RC-1

PercyLucid - MILD-1


Come join us to learn the art of lucid dreaming. Where the possibilities actually are endless.

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Woot - links!

Are we sure we want to add the current teacher list? It seems like kind of a pain, since it would have to be updated all the time (can we constantly edit static pages?). Should we, rather, post a link in the static page to a current list of staff that is a post here in these forums?

I'm fine either way.

Ok this is where that idea of teacher's pages can come in. We can link to those pages and have class info there.

Wow Zebrah, Draft 6 especially caught my attention and kept it. I'd go with that one. Thank you! I knew we could count on you to get some stuff done around here.

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Woot - links!

Are we sure we want to add the current teacher list? It seems like kind of a pain, since it would have to be updated all the time (can we constantly edit static pages?). Should we, rather, post a link in the static page to a current list of staff that is a post here in these forums?

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I mentioned possibly a marquee/ticker on another thread. Can't remember which one though :P

Hey glad you liked it Louie. You mentioned the marquee on the review thread. I personally love that idea, but. I do not know if it is possible. I am waiting for a reply from Alex about the page. I can ask him about the marquee when we discuss that.

Yeah, it's actually a pretty simple html code if I remember. I use to practice making websites with code, and I had a marquee on my page. Alex may be able to do something if he likes the idea as well.

Ok cool stuff. And your quote is true but gross :(

Yeah, but I don't think a ticker will be necessary, now that I think about it. They should definitely be updated as time goes by though.

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Originally Posted by Zebrah

your quote is true but gross :(

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Lol yeah, just thought I throw that in there :P