Our Expectations and Your Expectations

[@brattex]

As an OMSCS student (at time of commenting, 7 courses in) I want to concur with the advice in this video. I am in a totally different time zone (GMT+2), usually the only person in my hemisphere in a course, and travel extensively, have 3 kids, and my wife and I work long hours ... Yet, going in with a structured plan, knowledge of the expectations asked of me, and of my expectations for the workload, I was able to start slow, and establish a rhythm and style in my first semester that has served me well in every subsequent course. At different times I have had all of the scenarios mentioned such as work time allocated for studies, marathon sessions on weekends, and working after kids are in bed, and as long as you don't underestimate the demands of the OMSCS programme, and you respect it, you'll do fine. And David Joyner is a fantastic and very real human being, so it's a major asset to have someone that really shows empathy and understanding as the head of the OMSCS programme. Good luck y'all!

[@mrj494]

Thank you for your observation and shared advise. It's Been 2 years and I'm curious If you have any new tidbits of wisdom. I took online courses for some of my Bachelors degree, as it was made for professionals working in the field. I also teach a virtual school for high school students, teaching them how to properly prepare themselves for the extra work it can take to prep for their AP exams. I have a colleague in the OMSCS program, 1 semester ahead of me. But hopefully we'll be able to partner up in group projects. Found another CS teacher in a neighbor district that will be starting the program this Spring. Hoping these add to our growing success in the class. :) When it comes to rubrics and how the TA's grade, can we discuss the rubrics, so that we can better prepare our work? :) I know it sounds weird, but I grade the AP exams in the summer and just trying to be as successful as possible. :)

[@brattex]

​@@mrj494is this directed at me?

[@chriscrocker438]

Thank you for making this video series. I am looking forward to starting the program next month!

[@ellenpeng8039]

Thanks for sharing those key info, it is quite helpful/. I am excited to the new challenges and adventures as a new fall semester student.

[@david4152]

Where can I find my GT email address?