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Self-paced learning does not mean, however, that learners have the opportunity to spend less than the pre-set time on their program week per week , which is at least 15 hours (but can be up to 30 if you are struggling(which can differ based on your funding options). Regular attendance and work are key - research has shown that this is one of the best predictors of success when it comes to finishing programs. If you notice that you are struggling to put in the required hours, get in touch with our team via the help chat function as soon as possible. It is our common goal to keep you motivated throughout the program. After all, it’s in everyone's best interest that you learn effectively, graduate on time and then get an amazing job. So be confident that if there are any difficulties, we will work together with you to find solutions. Learners receiving government funding should be extremely mindful about the time they spend learning, as we are required to log the time on our platforms and report it.
Finally, it is important to understand that learning in a self-paced environment is not something that most people are naturally good at. You should see it as a skill that you will be improving throughout the whole program (and afterward as well). Even the best of us have moments where we succumb to procrastination, laziness, or lack of motivation. Such struggles should not be seen as something to be ashamed of or something to hide - instead, we sincerely encourage you to view it as a challenge that we can work together to overcome.
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Stand-ups. In these short meetings, each learner shares what they’ve worked on yesterday and what their focus for the current day will be. More info about daily stand-ups/wiki/spaces/TCLGX/pages/129237268. It is mandatory very strongly recommended to join at least 1 stand-up per week, as this helps you build a sense of community and create a better sense of accountability between peers.
Quizzes on the Turing Platform. These are for self-evaluation only and you won’t be required to attain a particular score to progress to the main project.
1-1 meetings with JTLs, STLs, and Turing Staff.
Submitting your projects. This is the main work that you will be submitting and which will require the most time. Making commits often is a good way to track your progress as well as to organise your work.
Attending/wiki/spaces/TCLGX/pages/129205356. Our system tracks how much time you spend on these. Keep in mind that peer reviews are an important part of the learning process, and not just a criteria you need to meet for grading.
Helping others via Zoom calls or in Discord voice channels. A strong partnership between learners is extremely encouraged, as this will allow you not only to get/give help now, but form useful connections that you will be able to use throughout your career. If during a standup you see that there’s a co-learner that needs help with something that you are already comfortable with - offer to jump on a call after the meeting and help them with whatever they are struggling with.
Being active on Discord. The ability to collaborate effectively is one of the skills most sought-after by employers. That’s why this will be something that we’ll be tracking closely so that we can promote you to the fullest with our hiring partners. Being able to present evidence of your ability to be a great team player, will definitely improve your chances of getting hired! This is also a good way of becoming qualified to/wiki/spaces/TCLGX/pages/129237295.
Being active in Virtual Classrooms. These are meant to create a collaborative learning environment where a mentor and peers are always ready to help you, similar to how live “seminar-type” classroom activities work. They also allow you to choose between rooms for focused study with minimal interactions, and rooms for more active discussions.
If our team notices that there’s a lack of activity from your end, we will try to be proactive and get in touch with you to know if there are any issues that we can help with.
Note: if you receive governmental funding, your exact time tracking rules may differ.
How to do self-paced learning efficiently?
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Mention this in the standup - this will also enable others to help you better;
Join open sessions, Virtual Classrooms and ask JTLs for help.
If you believe the program content is lacking and that this is what is holding you back, contact the Head of Education. Honest, timely feedback is one of our core values, so we will be grateful to hear your thoughts.
