Classroom FAQs for OneTen Scholarship Program

What is the duration of the program?

• The program is designed to run from August 1st, 2023, until November 15th, 2023.
• However, it is important to note that programs are self-paced and you can finish it in less than the designed duration if you are willing and able to do so.

How many hours a week should I expect to spend on my coursework in order to finish on time?

• Between instructional content, quizzes, projects, and other course-related activities, we recommend allocating 10-15 hours a week for learning.

I feel lost after accessing my classroom, is there any guide to help me?

• Please watch this tutorial video that will help to get you familiar with your classroom.

What is the role of the Session Lead and how can I know who my session leader is?

• Your Session Lead is there to help you successfully progress through your track from enrollment straight through to graduation. The Session Lead is the person who will be conducting the weekly Project Boost checkpoints. They will answer your questions, help you overcome any technical challenges, point you to helpful resources and give you guidance to complete the program successfully. Once you are enrolled in your track, you will receive an email informing you about your Session Lead. You can also know more about your Session Lead, among other session details, from your classroom.

What happens during a Udacity Weekly Project Boost checkpoint, and what are the goals? 

• Project Boost checkpoints are live weekly sessions in small groups that are focused on delivering two key benefits:
  • Collaboration: You'll have the opportunity to work with your Session Lead and peers to get guidance on your technical project. In these sessions, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about your projects and get tips and tricks to complete your projects as you master new concepts. 
  • Accountability: You'll benefit from check-ins with your Session Lead, who will help you with goal-setting, time management, and motivation.
  • In addition to the Project Boost checkpoints, you will also have access to a series of pre-recorded Recap & Refine sessions to help you throughout your learning journey. These videos are prepared by Udacity Session Leads and will cover real- life use cases to what was discussed in your lesson that week. They will also provide you with guidance on how to use what you learned to work on your project. The Recap & Refine sessions are meant to be watched on a weekly basis. Each session will correspond to a specific week and can be accessed through your Weekly Schedule. Although these are meant to be watched on your own time, we strongly suggest doing so before attending the Project Boost checkpoint session to truly benefit from this resource. 

I have missed a Project Boost checkpoint, what should I do?

• You should reach out to your Session Lead in advance on Slack to inform them that you will not be able to attend your session, as the Session Lead is responsible to track your attendance. If you have already missed your session, please reach out to your Session Lead immediately with a clear explanation of why you did so and why you were not able to inform him/her of this in advance of the session. Missing sessions might cause you to fall behind and could put your enrollment in jeopardy. The Project Boost checkpoints are not mandatory, but strongly encouraged and participation is monitored.

How often do the Weekly Project Boost checkpoints take place?

• These are weekly sessions that will take place on the same day and time every week. The exact timing for your weekly sessions will be shared with you at the beginning of your track via email and will also be available on your classroom home page in your classroom card.

What is the duration of each session?

• Your session will be 30 mins long.

What should I be ready with for a Project Boost checkpoint?

• Prepare your own laptop, headphones, power cord, and whatever else you find helpful. Also, please make sure your internet connectivity is stable and strong to be able to attend the session with no problems.

If I need support with my projects or content, who can I reach out to?

• You can always reach out to your Session lead on Slack. They will also hold office hours.  They can answer your questions, point you to helpful resources, and give you guidance to complete the program successfully. Your Session Lead is there to help you successfully navigate your Nanodegree straight through from enrollment to graduation.

What do you mean by the "Slack Student Community?"

• Once you are enrolled, you will be given access to the student Slack Community specific to this program. You will receive your Slack invitation via email once you are enrolled. This enables you to connect directly with your classmates in real time; all Udacity students regularly use these forums to support each other's work, answer each other's questions, and share relevant ideas and resources. Also, the community team will be available to answer your non-technical questions. Students who are active in our Slack community tend to submit projects before the deadline and graduate on time so we highly encourage you to join the conversation and contribute to our vibrant community.

How can I use Slack to be able to post my technical questions?

• Once you are enrolled, you will receive an invitation email to your Slack Channel - please follow the link and instructions to register and then watch this tutorial video to learn how to use Slack. We recommend reading the Slack guidelines from here. Also, don’t forget to download the app on your mobile phone to stay updated! It is available on both the App Store and Google Play!

How do project reviews work in the Nanodegree Program?

• Every time you submit a project, you will receive personalized feedback on your project submission from one of our expert human project reviewers. They will not only tell you what you got right and wrong but they will also provide some guidance on what you should try next and give suggestions on how you can go even further with your project. Once your review is ready, you will get an email notification which you can follow the review.
• There are three results for the review:
  • Meets Specifications: This means you passed your project as you met all requirements.
  • Requires Changes: This means that you failed your project. However, the reviewer will highlight which part that requires to be edited so that you pass the project on to your next submission. You can resubmit your project again after editing it through your classroom.
  • Ungradeable: This means that the reviewer was not able to grade your project. This could be because you either submitted the wrong files or the files submitted can not be opened because they are in an unsupported format. You can resubmit your project again from your classroom after addressing these issues.

What is plagiarism?

• Plagiarism is any act claiming or implying another person’s work is your own project, we advise you to avoid Plagiarism "Cheating”, do not copy the code, or part of the code, or use any cut and paste mechanisms verbatim, learning more about Plagiarism by clicking on this link.

How do I maintain my seat in the program?

• Make sure to follow the program schedule presented in your classroom and you will be well on your way to graduating from your Nanodegree Program on time. However, if you do not make sufficient progress within the first month of your program, you risk being "Revoked", or removed, from the program. The criteria you must meet in order to avoid being revoked include watching the concepts as indicated in your weekly schedule or submitting one project by the revoking date on September 4th, 2023. 

Can I participate again if I failed to graduate on time?

• Students who fail to graduate will not be able to participate again. Individuals are only eligible for one Nanodegree Program across the duration of this program. As such, make sure to sign up only if you are willing and able to commit to learning and graduating within the allotted timeframe of the program.

Will I have access to the material of my Nanodegree after I finish it successfully?

• Yes, you will have indefinite static access to the content after you graduate from your Nanodegree. Static access will include classroom content that will not be updated over time. Such access will not include access to projects that were not previously submitted, as well as certain services, such as community channels, project reviews, workspaces, labs, or quizzes. Also, please note that learners will lose access to the content if they fail to finish within the Nanoderee's deadline.