The Online
Advantage

This flexible, 100% online education program is designed to accommodate the busy schedules of adult learners, allowing you to balance work, family, and other commitments. Whether you prefer engaging in discussions early in the morning, completing assignments during lunch breaks, or studying late at night, this program offers the flexibility you need. To participate, you’ll need access to an internet-connected computer with the required software installed. Please refer to the supported hardware and software list for details. The course materials will be accessible on the first day of class via Canvas.

100% Online

This is a fully online course. To participate in this class you must have access to an internet connected computer with appropriate software installed. Refer to the supported hardware list and required software before you enroll in this course.

Need Help

Students are encouraged to seek assistance during my Office Hours.

If unable to meet with me, leave a clear message on the Discord.com channel assigned to your course.

Contact

Please note that telephone calls are not routinely returned. e-mails and Discord will be checked and answered on an ongoing basis throughout the week.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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  • To succeed in this class, it is the students' responsibility to obtain the necessary class materials (Windows-based computer, USB drive, and online access). 
  • Students need to secure the much-needed time to read/practice/review all of the required assigned material
  • Approximately Six to Eight Hours per week of computer time is recommended for successful completion of course requirements.
  • This class is not independent study; there are timelines and there are due dates for your work; therefore, this class will require discipline on your part and proper time management.
  • On a daily basis please check course announcements in Canvas, Discord Channel, and your SBCCD student email. 
  • Bookmark the link to Canvas https://sbccd.Canvas.com for easy access without having to log on to campus central
  • Follow the assignment's requirements and notes provided in Canvas for submitting assignments
  • Students are encouraged to note the course assignments and test dates on a calendar.
  • Students are responsible for saving completed work on their USB flash drive or cloud drive.
    However, all assignments must be submitted through Canvas to receive any points. 
  • Periodically make a copy of the files saved on your USB flash drive to your personal computer hard drive and virtual drive.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS

It is the instructor’s right to drop any student with excessive absences.  This means lack of assignments/tests’ submission and lack of course participation.

If you are unable to complete the course, it is YOUR responsibility to either drop the course online or get a drop card from the Admissions and Records Office (for information (Call 909-384-4401) to withdraw from the course. Failure to officially withdraw from this course will result in an F grade.

Failure to attend class meeting(s) or failure to submit initial assignments during the first week of the class will result in the student’s being dropped from the class.

After the first week of class, a student may be dropped if work assignments are routinely ignored and not submitted.

STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT

Students are expected to take responsibility for helping to create a quality classroom environment.

Respect for the instructor

Respect for other students:  This would include using appropriate language and refraining from physically or verbally harassing the instructor and other students in any way.

Disrespectful and rude behaviors are not accepted.  Verbal/written drop warning will be given for first offense; thereafter, the student will be dropped from class.

The instructor has the right to drop a student from class any time the instructor considers the student’s actions to be interfering with a proper collegiate environment such as:

~Disruptive behavior, willful disobedience, habitual profanity or vulgarity, or the open and persistent defiance of the instructor.

~The instructor will refer the incident to the administration for disciplinary action as warranted.

TIPS AND ADVICE:

Participate

If your course is in person, attend all class sessions

Collaborate with other students using Discord or other discussion boards.

Check Canvas for assignment/course materials and announcements.

Work & Technology

Completing and submitting all assignments on time via Canvas or as instructed.

Have access to a PC computer, online, and Gmail account/OneDrive

Utilize YouTube and Google Drive for additional instruction

Save & Study

Maintain access to Canvas and know how to utilize it

Save your work on a USB flash drive

Read the assignment requirements carefully

Help

Ask other learners for help and/or ideas

Reach out to others with information who may not be students.

Search for help beyond the textbook and tutorials.

Communication

To get the most out of this online course, you are encouraged to use discussion boards, email, and Canvas IM (BBIM) to interact with the teacher and other students frequently and actively throughout the semester. Your concerns and opinions could aid in the other students' understanding of the subject as well as your own. I'll do everything in my power to help you fulfill the course's learning objectives. The primary means of communication and discussion in this course is:
 Discord.com.

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Pathway to Pipelines

All lessons exist in a pipeline that leads you to a pathway and a finished project. Each pathway favors a particular technology.
Pathways for this course are as listed
(subject to change):

Important Information

Information to help you get started with the right references and resources

The Beginning

Learn to prepare your environment, save and share your work, and access online resources

Storytelling

Create purpose to your work by creating a story that drives your work.

App Development

Learn to convert your ideas into something that can be used by others as a tool  

Game Development

Learn to convert your ideas into something entertaining and fun

Business

Take your ideas to the next level by acquiring an understanding of tools and resources to build or run your business

Career

Use the skills you learned in the previous pipelines to market your self toward your desired career

Final Project

Here you will choose a final project that can highlight your skills in collaboration, imagination, teamwork, and technology.

The Final Project

The Final Project is an individual assignment that allows learners to showcase their creativity and make their own choices. However, learners may choose to complete the project as part of a group.Important Guidelines for Group Work:
Group Formation:The size and members of the group are entirely up to the learners.

Group Lead:
The group must appoint a lead (this can be a non-student) who will define specific requirements for group participation.

Group Member Responsibilities:
Group members are expected to complete their assigned tasks as outlined by the group lead. If a group member fails to complete their tasks, the group lead has the authority to remove them from the group.

If You Are Removed From a Group:
Learners removed from a group can choose to:Continue working on the Final Project individually.
Join another group if accepted.

Remember:
The Final Project is an individual assignment by default. It only becomes a group project if learners decide to form a group and formalize the arrangement with a written contract.
This ensures clarity and accountability for all participants.

QUIZ BY CONTRACT:

Quizzes are contingent on Discord participation. If students help others on Discord when needed, quizzes are automatically credited to your overall score.
If students are not willing to help each other when needed, quizzes will be reinstated and given once per week. Students must present this option as a simple contract to the professor to be valid.

P2P Gamification 
(Legions and Realms AR/VR Worlds)

All the details about P2P Games and the worlds where you can earn units are yours to explore! Dive into the Discord community, ask questions, and uncover the secrets. Not sure what units are? Congratulations—you’ve just found your first quest!
PIPELINE  CONTRACTS:
Contracts during pipelines can be made between students and instructor(s) for units, work orders, or any agreement concerning units as payment or toward assignments.

Contracts are essential when working in a group to ensure that those who complete their assigned tasks are protected. Not sure how to create a contract? Congratulations, your next step is to check your Discord for guidance!