Class Attendance Policies

Classroom Attendance and Communication

• Lectures occur once; if missed, contact the course CIO or peers for info.
• Report planned absences via email or Canvas, not in person.
• Hold questions until the designated Q&A session.

Classroom Conduct and Distractions

• Avoid talking during lectures to maintain focus.
• Minimize loud or continuous noises, including keyboard sounds; consider a quieter keyboard if needed.
• Use phones or computers for browsing outside class to reduce distractions.
• Conversations should be kept at a considerate volume.

Technology and Equipment Usage

• Headphones are mandatory for specific class segments; failure to bring them requires leaving the room to get them.
• Audible sounds from headphones are prohibited; non-compliance after a warning leads to policy infractions.
• Use computers solely for coursework during class.

Food and Classroom Modifications

• Eating is not allowed in class, but is permitted in break areas.
• Do not adjust classroom technology without instructor permission.

Credential Management

• Managing credentials is vital; points may be deducted for issues affecting class instruction.
• Log into all required systems: workstation, email, Canvas, and course-specific programs at the start of class.

Reporting Issues and Policy Violations

• Report distractions via email, with confidentiality assured.
• First-time policy infractions result in point deductions on assignments/tests; repeated issues lead to a meeting with Student Affairs.

Canvas and Assignment Management

• Regularly check Canvas announcements for course updates.
• All assignments listed under the Modules tab must be completed by due dates to avoid penalties for late submissions.

Class Attendance and Communication

• Lectures and instructions are provided only once; missing a session requires reaching out to the course CIO or classmates for missed information.
• Use email or Canvas messages to report absences or excuses instead of speaking directly with the instructor.
• Hold questions until the designated Q&A portion of the lecture to maintain focus.

Classroom Behavior and Distractions

• Avoid talking during the instructor's lecture to minimize distractions; instructions will not be repeated.
• Minimize loud noises in the classroom; loud typing or mouse clicking should be managed using quieter equipment if necessary.
• Video scrolling on personal devices should be avoided in class; such activities should take place outside of the classroom.
• Maintain a considerate volume during conversations to ensure a focused environment.

Equipment and Materials

• Headphones are required for specific class activities; forgetting them will necessitate leaving the room to acquire them.
• Loud audio from headphones is prohibited, and failure to comply after a warning results in policy infractions.
• Computers should be used solely for coursework during class hours.

Food and Classroom Device Policy

• Food consumption is not allowed in the classroom; designated break areas are available for snacks.
• Adjustments to classroom devices, including cables and software settings, require prior permission from the instructor.

Credential Management and Technical Issues

• Proper management of digital credentials is essential, especially for Information Technology students; failure can result in point deductions.
• Log into all necessary digital tools at the start of each class and address password issues immediately.

Reporting and Policy Compliance

• Report distractions via email, ensuring confidentiality of your identity.
• First-time policy infractions result in point deductions on assignments and tests; repeated infractions will necessitate a meeting with Student Affairs.

Course Management and Assignments

• Regularly read Canvas announcements and check for new assignments and their due dates.
• All assignments are located under the Modules tab in Canvas; ensure completion before respective due dates to avoid late submission penalties.

This quiz covers important guidelines on class attendance and communication with instructors. Students will learn how to address absences, the importance of Q&A sessions, and maintaining focus during lectures. Familiarity with these policies is crucial for academic success.