# Remote iOS Key Links and FAQ
## Key links
* [Course portal](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/ios_university/pages/bootcamp_structure)
* [Course overview and syllabus](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/ios_university/pages/bootcamp_structure)
* [Groupings](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/ios_university/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 5-digit personal member ID found in the course portal

- [ ] **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 Sesssion Link
* This is found on the calendar invites. If you have not received them, reach out to support@codepath.org or through Slack
* **Remote iOS coordinator: Rikka Vargas (@Rikka)**
### 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

* 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.

* If you missed this prompt, click on the Breakout rooms button at the bottom of the window

#### 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/coach 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?
* Assignments
* Group Milestones
Do I need to manually submit coursework to CodePath?
* Yes, all your courseworks need to be manually submitted
* Please check the “[Submitting Assignments](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/ios_university/pages/submitting_coursework)" tab on the course portal for more details.
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#### What happens if I miss a submission?
* Missed submissions automatically trigger a 48-hour extension until they are used up, therefore, requesting for it is not needed anymore. You are allowed one deadline extension only for the whole duration of the program.
#### Can I skip homework entirely?
* No, all coursework submissions are required and need to be submitted within the deadline.
* Exceeding the allowed missing/late/incomplete submissions will result to your grades not being recorded anymore and not getting any course completion certificat.
* 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 reason:
* The submission could not be found.
* You did not click on the Submit button on the assignments 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 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 extension deadline.
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#### I’m stuck, how can I ask for help?
* Post your question on the help channel and tag the TA group `@remote-ios102-s1-tas / @remote-ios102-s2-tas`.
### Attendance and absences
* You are allowed 3 absences for the duration of the course.
* You are expected to actively attend and participate in each session. We check attendance multiple times throughout a class session and may mark you as absent if you are missing for the majority of a session.
* If you have an extenuating circumstance regarding attendance, email support@codepath.org as soon as possible.
#### 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
* If you think your attendance was marked in error, let us know by replying to the email acknowledging your absence.
## 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 get withdrawn 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
* You will not get any course completion certificate
* 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.