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 Devmountain Success Team

Chris Dominquez

Director of Outcomes

Katie Shooling

Student Experience Manager

Christian Dickerman

Graduate Outcomes

Success Coordinator

James Larsen

Graduate Outcomes

Success Coordinator

Your Instructional team

Trevor Walker

Instructor

Karl Pfister

Program Director

Zeb Watson

 Lead Instructor 

Marcus Armstrong

Instructor

Cameron Stuart

Lead Instructor

Daily Schedule

Weekly Items

• Mentor reviews
• Climb Night
• Anchor Point Assessment
• Saturday Reviews
• Optional activities (fun)
• Cohort activities (fun)

Events

• Employment Assistance
• Employer Event- Pending

Outside the Daily

FYI​

Important Dates

AP1: June 1st - 5th

AP2: June 8th - 12th

AP3: June 15th - 19st

AP4: June 22nd - 26th

AP5: June 29th - July 3rd

AP6: July 6th -10th

--- Interim Break ---

Personal (2): July20th - 31st

Groups (4) : Aug 3rd - Aug 28th

Graduation: August 28th

Expectations

What you should expect and what we expect

• Respect peers, students, staff
• Go all in, plan on 11-14 hours of work per day
• Have fun!
• Build friendships and connections
• Treat this like a job
• Every single repo, mini project, toy problem
• Use your monitor
• 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)
• Interview for jobs prior to the end of class
• Begin an in-class relationship
• Make fun of, harass, or fight with others
• Download copyrighted material
• Plan on a normal social life
• Work a part-time or full-time job

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. Check Canvas often so you don't get lost
5. Time management
6. Surveys  

What to can expect from us

1. Expert teachers, Excellent mentors 
2. A commitment to see you succeed
3. Lecture every day (unless we tell you otherwise)
4. Modern, project-based curriculum
5. Network + Alumni

Your Learning

• Day 1 Prep
• Owning Your Learning
• Bootcamp Experience
• Dealing with Adversity

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

Prepared to Learn

Own Your Learning

• Education vs Learning
• It's how this industry works
• Hands-on, Videos, and Reading
• Just scratching surface

• You can expect to truly struggle
• You can expect to feel behind
• You can expect to feel overwhelmed
• DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS

A Bootcamp Experience

DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS

Dealing with Adversity

• Give up
  Get depressed
  Blame others
  Work hard, stay positive

Lecture Break

GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER

The DevMountain Badge

• 80% or higher on all assessments
• Two fully functional apps on the App Store
  • Personal
  • Group
• Job Preparation
  • Portfolio
  • Resume
  • GitHub
  • Networking
• Professionalism
• To learn more check Canvas

Requirements

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 aware of your motivations and make sure to keep them up.

Be committed to making it work.

General Tips for Learning

Try not to take struggling personally, don't "should" on yourself.

Do what keeps you mentally engaged.

Stay organized! Have a system, whatever works for you.

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