Quality Assurance Orientation

Topic Summary

1. Welcome

   ・Today’s Schedule

2. Your Devmountain Team

3. Daily Class Summary

4. Expectations

5. Assignments and Badging

6. Learning Tips

Your Instructional team

AJ Larsen

Program Director

Andrew Smith

Lead Instructor

Sam Thompson

Mentor

Your Devmountain Success Team

Chris Dominquez

Director of Outcomes

Jessica Swenson

Student Coordinator

Christian Dickerman

Graduate Outcomes

Success Coordinator

James Larsen

Graduate Outcomes

Success Coordinator

Brittany Frank

Graduate Outcomes

Success Coordinator

Student Support

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

• @Jessica Swenson and @Eric Simmons are here to help manage the water pressure. :) 

Student Outcomes

We are committed to you succeeding in your new career.

• The Student Outcomes team is here to help. 
  • Chris Dominguez - @Outcomes
  • Christian Dickerman - @Christian Dickerman
  • James Larsen - @James Larsen
  • Brittany Frank - @Brittany Frank

Daily Schedule

During Class

1. Holistic attendance
   • Cameras on, be presentable
2. Participation is a must
3. In need? Got a question?  Want to chat?
   • Reach out via Discord
4. Time management

Weekly Items

• Friday Projects

Events

• Combined Experience
• Employment Assistance
• Employer Event- Pending

Outside the Daily

FYI​

Important Dates

• Outcomes Presentations- Week 5
• Group Project Due- Week 5.5
• Solo Project Due - Week 6.5
• Graduation - End of Week 6

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, to me or Sam, to @aj on Slack.
• Have fun!
• Build friendships and connections
• Treat this like a job
• 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
• Plan on a normal social life
• Work a part-time or full-time job

1. We’ll work to provide you a polished learning experience.
2. We will push you.
3. We’re here for you!
4. Network + Alumni

What to expect from us: 

We have thousands of grads

from coast to coast

Your Learning

• Being prepared day 1
• Owning Your Learning
• Dedicate time
• Learning Tips

Prepared to Learn

• Find or make a place where you can attend class
  • Distraction-free, clean, comfortable, and focus inducing
• Manage your time wisely
• Live a balanced life
• Be sure you are set up in Canvas and Discord
  1. Join Canvas
  2. Join Discord

Own Your Learning

• We'll be hitting it hard for 3 1/2 weeks
• Projects: 2 Weeks of Real Software experience
• Job Prep
• Combined Experience

• Don't Settle.
• Do your own research
• Ask your own questions.

Dedicate the Time

Lecture Break

Introduce yourself

• Two Completed Projects
  • Personal
  • Group
• Job Preparation
  • Portfolio
  • Resume
  • GitHub
  • Networking
• All Check-point Projects completed
• To learn more check Canvas

Requirements

The Devmountain Badge

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