Schedule Instructor Video Call

Overview
1.Overview

The IT Developer Programs at NTC are highly collaborative. Your instructors for these courses are heavily active on Slack. Feel free to communicate with them about any questions you may have. To ensure that all of our learners are aware of this valuable resource, in this assignment you will schedule a time to meet with your instructor using Slack. This meeting is informal, but please make sure your appearance, including the background behind you and your desktop images, are professional.

2.Required to complete the Attend an Instructor Video Call assignment:

If needed, laptops and select desktops in the iTEC have both video and audio capabilities.

3.Find your instructor on Starfish
Starfish
4.Using Slack, start a new DM (Direct Message) with your Instructor
A If you have already scheduled a meeting via Starfish, say hello and let your instructor know the date and time of the meeting
B If none of the instructors Starfish timeslots worked, say hello and please provide some timeframes that you are available
5.When you have found a time to meet, make sure you make a note of the day and time and save a screenshot of the Slack conversation (will be submitted)

If you miss the meeting, you will be required to repeat step #2 and you will lose 50% of the points. If you miss 2 or more meetings, you will receive 0 points. However, this assignment is must be completed in order to pass the course.

Once you have scheduled the meeting and submitted the screenshot, you may continue on with the rest of your assignments before the actual meeting takes place.

6.When it is time to meet, message your instructor on Slack

The meeting is typically 15 minutes. The Instructor will have a quick chat about how this course is going for you and give you a chance to get to know each other.

7.Submit Your Screenshot to Canvas

Submit the following screenshot directly to Canvas. Each screenshot must be readable, include enough surrounding context to verify the required evidence, and avoid unrelated or sensitive information.

  • The Slack conversation showing that you and your instructor agreed on a meeting date and time.