# Intro to Mobile App Development: Key Links and FAQs ## Key links * [Course portal](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/mobile_app_design/) * [Course syllabus](https://courses.codepath.org/snippets/mobile_app_design/syllabus) * [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) - [ ] Make sure you have a copy of your personal member ID found in the course portal. <br> ![](https://i.imgur.com/AD9pAJD.png) <br> - [ ] **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 - Android coordinator: Jhonna Cantos (@Jhonna)** * **MAD - iOS coordinator: Shameena Rendon (@Shameena)** ### 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? * Lab Projects #### Do I need to manually submit coursework to CodePath? * Yes, all your coursework 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 If you are having issues with submitting your assignment, reach out to us at support@codepath.org. ::: #### What happens if I miss a submission? * This will unfortunately count as a strike. You are allowed only 2 late submissions for the whole duration of the program and it is automatically triggered once you miss a submission or submit an incomplete coursework. * Late submissions need to be submitted within 48 hours after 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 circumstances, 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 to let us know, and we’ll look into it further. #### I received 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 the given deadline extension (if not yet used). #### I’m stuck, how can I ask for help? Post your question on the help channel and tag the TA group. ### Attendance and absences #### How many absences are allowed? * You are allowed 2 absences for the whole duration of the course. * Your grades will no longer be graded/monitored, and you 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. #### 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. * You did not exceed the allowed missing/late/incomplete submission. * You get 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. <br> ![](https://i.imgur.com/Xsozp1q.png) <br> #### 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.