Expectations

Students will:

  • Work on a team of 3-4 students with a faculty instructor
  • Work with a specific technology. Some technologies used in the past:
    • App Inventor
    • Arduino
    • GameSalad
    • Python using Earsketch
    • Flash
    • 3D Printing
  • Group Deliverables
    • Create a Tutorial
    • Lead a workshop with your new tutorial for 3 IT Gen Ed classes
    • Participate in GGC STARS event in April or TAP Expo in Fall
    • Produce a poster with an abstract for CREATE Symposium at end of the semester
    • Document team notes on project progress
  • Individual Expectations
    • Assist as student leader in existing tutorial
    • Attend one service learning activity
    • Write reflection papers and journaling (e.g. blog post for the TAP web site)
    • Update resume and cover letter
    • Participate in external professional development activities

What can you expect to gain from this course?

  • Increased technical, leadership, and communication skills
  • Opportunity to learn from experts
  • Build strong peer network
  • Increased confidence, especially in terms of speaking in front of groups and taking on leadership opportunities

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