Policies

Class Meetings

This is a hybrid class. We will meet twice a week in A120 on campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15-2:05 pm.  Plan to log into Canvas a couple of times a week to complete online discussions, assignments and readings.  The course is designed to take about 6-8 hours a week.

Contact 

In addition to our studio hours, I will be in contact with you online too.

• Announcements - each week we will begin with an announcement on Canvas. Be sure to check what's happening!

• Demonstrations/Lectures - We will be having weekly demonstrations/lectures.  

• Canvas Inbox messages - If you do not complete an assignment, or you have been absent from class, expect to receive a message from me via Canvas.  It's important that you respond to these messages as soon as possible so that I can help you get back on track.  Remember, I'm here to help you succeed!

• Posting in discussions - I will act as a moderator in most of our discussions, meaning, I will follow your conversations and help direct and redirect, as necessary.  The real magic happens though when you and your classmates fully participate in these discussions! Initial responses due on Saturday by 11:59 pm and Peer responses due by the following Tuesday at 11:59 pm.

• Grading feedback - Each week you will receive several assignments.  Expect to receive feedback from me within 10 days from due date.

Attendance Policy

This course follows a weekly schedule. Each week you will interact with your peers in weekly discussions, and complete a series of activities and assignments. The weekly schedule allows us to learn from one another, and it keeps everyone on a path toward our learning goals.With each of your assignments, I will provide feedback, which opens another opportunity for revision, learning, and growth. Please plan to log in to Canvas several times a week in addition to our Tuesday and Thursday class meetings in the studio.

Your participation is an important part of the success of this course, I also recognize that we each have schedules and circumstances that may interfere. If you have reached a point where you can't meet a deadline, please contact me. We will work together to make a path to success. 

Here are the brief "rules" we will follow to guide participation:

• In class meeting for all students: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15am. -2:05 pm

• Engage online through readings, video and discussions in Canvas. 

• Participate in all discussions. 

• Participate in all assignments. Due dates will be specified in each module. 

Office Hours

Both in person and Zoom office hours are available.

• Tuesday 4:15-6:15 pm in A118

• Thursdays: 2:30-6:15 in room A118

• Or by appointment

For those of us who might not have prior experience with this site, follow these steps for success:

1. Click here to sign up for Zoom

2. Click the big blue button on the upper right-hand side that says, "SIGN UP, IT'S FREE"

3. Use your gmail or yahoo email to sign up

4. Log into your same email to "Activate Account"

5. Once you've followed this link, you will enter your name and create a password

6. Be sure to remember your log-in and password - this is an important aspect of your future work in this class!

7. (Optional) You can share your personal meeting URL if you want to have Zoom meetings with others.

Academic Integrity

In this course, I want to help you make choices reflecting integrity and responsible actions. Academic integrity means honesty in academic work. All work and all grades are results from the participant's own effort. One may feel pressure by the amount of work needed to accomplish a task. Yet violating academic integrity policies can compromise one's academic career.

The assignments in this class have been designed to challenge you to develop creativity, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Using AI technology may limit your capacity to develop these skills. Please note that AI results can be biased and inaccurate. It is your responsibility to ensure that the information you use from AI is accurate. Additionally, pay attention to the privacy of your data. Many AI tools will incorporate and use any content you share, so be careful not to unintentionally share copyrighted materials, original work, or personal information. 

Here is some inspirational advice offered by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

• Give credit where credit is due! Cite and attribute your sources.

• Share openly with others whenever possible

• Recognize that mistakes are an opportunity to learn. We learn from experience and mistakes are often better teachers than success!

• https://integrity.mit.edu/

Campus Code of Conduct

SJCC is committed to providing a safe, positive learning environment where students can pursue their educational goals. The Student Code of Conduct establishes the standards of behavior expected from students to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment. 

Please click here to access the Student Code of Conduct: SJCC Student Code of Conduct.

Online Etiquette

Often referred to as "netiquette," the infographic below is a reminder of the interaction practices and rules we'll follow in all our interactions in this course. If you ever feel that someone is not following these rules, please send an email to me using the Canvas Inbox and describe your concerns.

View a text-only version of The Core Rules of Netiquette in a new window.