I recognize that school is only a part of your lives; that you have family responsibilities and work. As you go through our course I encourage you to give yourself grace as you try your best. This class is designed to help you practice habits that will support your success, so please do your best to practice. I will be flexible throughout this course to support you towards your academic success. Ultimately though, I know you are capable of succeeding in this course and practicing the habits that make you successful.

I welcome your questions any time and I'm happy to help you think through your ideas so you can successfully complete your assignments. Sometimes just a 5-minute conversation in Teams or over the phone is all you need! Struggle is a natural part of learning, but if you are feeling frustrated that means it is time to reach out for some assistance. You know how to reach me, right? (hint: see the bottom of the page.)

I highly encourage you not to wait until the last minute to submit your assignments. Technology happens (i.e. Canvas may run slow, the assignment may not upload properly, etc.) so please make sure to give yourself ample time to turn in your work. Technical issues experienced at the last minute will unfortunately not constitute an emergency. I encourage you to submit your assignment much earlier so that you can receive assistance if an issue arises.

Weekly discussion board posts:

·         Original Posts are due Wednesday – May be submitted by Sunday at 11:59pm for 10% off per day it is late.

·         Peer responses are due by Sunday at 11:59pm – May be submitted by Wednesday of the following week by 11:59pm for 10% off per day it is late.

Quizzes are due by Sunday at 11:59pm – there is no late option for quizzes.

Please communicate in advance if you believe you will need an extension on an assignment. Unfortunately, even if you are sick, I cannot accept late work without a previous conversation.