Coding Basics Orientation

Topic Summary

1. Welcome

2. Devmountain Staff

3. Schedule

4. Procedures

5. Course Content

6. Expectations

7. Your Learning

Your Instructional Team

Mars Howard

Lead Instructor

Over Lord

Dan Silva

Instructor

M/W

Alex Romo

Instructor

T/Th

Kara Cavanaugh

Mentor

M/W

Your Student Experience Team

Katie Schooling

Student Experience Manager

Being a student at DevMountain can sometimes feel like drinking from a firehose.

Your Student Experience team is here to help manage the water pressure. :)

Jessica Swenson

student Experience Manager

VIPs

Tashia Bryce

Admissions Counselor

Andrew Smith

Programs Director

Daily Schedule

Procedures

Lecture

- have camera on if able

- participate!

- "raise your hand" using Zoom reactions

- complete Code Alongs

Lab Time

- hang out in assigned Discord VC

- help each other and use lecture materials

- google!

- ask questions in the #queue channel

- questions should be specific

- please include what you've tried so far

- an instructor will join your VC to discuss

Course Content

- we'll be learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in this course

- days 1-8 cover new content every day

- day 9 is a big review day where we bring everything together

- in the last week, we'll kick off your capstone projects on day 10

- days 11 & 12 are work days and you'll present your capstone project at the end of the last day!

Expectations

What you should expect and what we expect

• Respect peers, students, staff​
  • In the immortal words of Bill and Ted, and Abe Lincoln: "Be Excellent to each other"
• Support each other, instructors and other students/staff
• Be assertive asking questions
  • ​​To each other and to your instructors
• Have fun!
• Build friendships and connections
• Check Canvas and Discord regularly
• Be proactive!

What we expect of you: Do's

What we expect of you: Don'ts

• Disrespect an instructor or interrupt class
• Have your phone out in class
• Play games or watch random videos
• Miss class (Contact via Discord/Slack)
• Break the Law
  • ​Dropped from class. Don't do it.
• Begin an in-class relationship
• Make fun of, harass, or fight with others
• Don't compare yourself to others
• Consume drugs or alcohol
• Download copyrighted material

1. We’ll work to provide you a great learning experience.
2. We will push you.
3. We’re here for you!

What to expect from us: 

Your Learning

• Own Your Learning
• Dedicate the Time
• Learning Tips

Own Your Learning

• Students are expected to be in class every session and to participate and complete assignments
• That being said, there are no penalties for absences or late/missing work besides the effect it will have on your learning

• Commit yourself to this class -- the more you put in, the more you'll get out!

• Find or make a place where you can attend class

  • Distraction-free, clean, comfortable, and focus inducing

• Manage your time wisely

Dedicate the Time

Learning Tips

Tips for E-Learning

• Be able to communicate through writing or over the internet.
• Be thorough in reading the course content and class communications.
• Be active. Break up your schoolwork with walks and exercise. It will make a difference.
• Be self-motivated and self-disciplined. You are in charge of your success.
• Be willing to "speak-up". We don't know if you need help unless you tell us. You are not alone. Reach out.
• Be aware that high-quality learning can take place without going to a traditional classroom.
• Be committed to making it work.

General Tips for Learning

• Try not to take struggling personally, don't "should" on yourself.
• Taking Notes: Do what keeps you mentally engaged.
• Collaborate with your peers via the breakout rooms. Teaching others improves your understanding.  
• Rewatch the videos.
• Redo the projects.
• Complete every bit of suggested content.

The End