# Mobile App Design: Key Links and FAQ ## Key links * [Course portal](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/mobile_app_design/pages/bootcamp_structure) * [Course overview and syllabus](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/mobile_app_design/pages/bootcamp_structure) * [Groupings](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/mobile_app_design/pages/groupings) ## Live Sessions ### BEFORE THE SESSION - [ ] Download Zoom (make sure you have the most updated one) - [ ] **Join at least 5 minutes before the session** to make sure that any technical difficulties that you have are resolved before the lecture begins - [ ] **Use the email address used in the CodePath application** to make sure that we know that you showed up for the class. - [ ] Remember your group number in case you get disconnected from the session (the link to the groupings are at the top of this document) #### Where can I find the Zoom link? * This is found on the calendar invites and in the course portal, schedule tab. If you have not received them, reach out to support@codepath.org or through Slack * **MAD - iOS coordinator: Shameena Rendon (@Shameena)** * **MAD - Android coordinator: Monique Truz (@Monique)** ### DURING THE SESSION * Prepend your group number to your Zoom name. You can change your Zoom display name **by going to Participants -> Find your name and hover over it -> Click on More -> Rename.** * Example: if Caren was in group 1: she would rename herself as 1 - Caren Chang ![](https://i.imgur.com/Lh0K4bg.png) * After the lecture, students will be grouped and placed into breakout rooms * Switch your microphone and video on when you are in your breakout rooms for easier collaboration #### How do I join the breakout room? * We set up Zoom so you will be automatically routed to your breakout rooms * If in case you weren't routed to your room, the host will need to invite you to join the room * Click Join. ![](https://i.imgur.com/DpqEueZ.png) * If you missed this prompt, click on the Breakout rooms button at the bottom of the window ![](https://i.imgur.com/2oVDVXM.png) #### I need help while in a breakout room * You can get help by clicking on “Ask for help” #### Why are my other groupmates not in the breakout room? * It’s most likely due to either of these reasons: * They are not attending the session today * They got disconnected and need to be assigned to your breakout room * They have been assigned, but have not clicked on the Join breakout room button. #### Our TA is absent. What do we do? * We encourage you to continue to work on the task and discuss the problems amongst yourselves. * Click on the “Ask for help” button if you are stuck and need help. #### How do I know if it’s time to leave my breakout room? * An announcement will be made when groups are being called back into the lobby for a wrap-up. ### AFTER THE SESSION * The session recording will be posted on Slack once it is available. * Complete the assignment by the deadline. ## Course Policies ### Homework and practice problems What are the homework tasks for this course? * Labs #### Do I need to manually submit coursework to CodePath? * Yes, all your courseworks need to be manually submitted * Please check the "[Submitting Coursework](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/mobile_app_design/pages/submitting_coursework)" tab on the course portal for more details ::: danger ➡️ Reach out to us at support@codepath.org if: You are having issues with submitting your assignment. ::: #### What happens if I miss a submission? * This will unfortunately count as a strike. You are allowed 1 late submission for the whole duration for the program. * Late submissions need to be submitted within 48 hours adter the original deadline * If you need additional time extension due to extenuating circumstances, email support@codepath.org. #### Can I skip homework entirely? * No, all coursework submissions are required and need to be submitted within the deadline / extension given. * Exceeding the allowed late submissions will result to your grades not being recorded anymore and not getting any course completion certificate * If you need additional time extension due to extenuating circumstance, email support@codepath.org. #### I received a missing submission email by mistake * This usually happens because of the following reasons: * The submission could not be found * You did not click on the Submit button the tests that need manual submission * The account is incorrectly mapped * Reply to the email and let us know and we’ll look into it further. #### I recieved an email saying that my submission is incomplete. What does this mean? * This means that you were not able to complete all the required tasks by the deadline. * You will need to complete the remainder by the extension deadline. #### I’m stuck, how can I ask for help? Post your question on the help channel and tag the TA group `remote-mad-android-tas` and `remote-mad-ios-tas` ### Attendance and absences #### How many absences are allowed? * You are allowed 2 absences for the duration of the course. * Your grades will no longer be graded/monitored and will not get any course completion certificate if you exceed this #### What happens when I miss a session? * You will receive an email acknowledging your absence * You will still be required to complete the assignment by the deadline. * The session recording will be posted so that you can watch them at your own time. #### How can I request an absence in advance? * You can request an excused absence from your course portal before the session begins. At the top right you will find `Quick Actions`, where you can select `Request Absence` from the drop-down. **Please note that this will still be counted against your 2 allowed absences** #### I was marked absent by mistake. What do I do? * This typically happens if you join the session using a mobile device. To make sure this doesn’t happen: * Use a laptop/PC device * Register using the email used in your CodePath application * You did not finish the class and left early ## General admissions #### Will I receive a certificate of completion? * Yes, as long as you did not exceed the allowed absences and missing/late submissions and have a final score of 60% and above. We’ll send out digital certificates a week after the course wraps up #### Does my access to the course have an expiry? * No, you will continue to have lifetime access to this course as long as you use the same github account associated with your CodePath application. ### Withdrawing from the program #### How can I withdraw from the program? * You can do this from your course portal. At the top right you will find Quick Actions, where you can select Withdraw from course from the drop-down. #### What happens when I withdraw from the program? * You will be given observer access to the course. Some key elements on how this is different from participating in the actual class: * You will continue to have access to the course materials online but are not part of a class * You will not have access to the Slack channels * No due dates or any expectations of observers imposed by us Check our [Knowledge Base](https://support.codepath.org/help) for more FAQs about the course.