Academic Expectations and Canvas

Check Canvas every day. It's your syllabus. Everything we do inside and outside the classroom is on Canvas.
"Jump To Today," "To Do," and "Coming Up," on the front page of the syllabus, all let you know what's going on in class and what work is due. There is no excuse for not knowing our work schedule.
You're expected to be in our classroom every class day, be punctual, be attentive. However, I don't deduct for absences or tardiness.*
IF YOU'RE ABSENT, YOU REMAIN ACCOUNTABLE for being informed about what you missed in class and for getting all work in on time. Take advantage of my help/tutoring/visiting hours so you don't fall behind. This is especially important for student-athletes when they are in season, a time when it's easy to fall behind and miss valuable classroom instruction..
You must have a charged laptop computer with you every class day. It's an essential tool for getting work done.
You can also set all all your Canvas "Notifications" to "Notify Immediately" on everything. That way, you'll be notified of all assignment open/due dates; all of my comments/feedback on your work; and any other business going on in class.
Get all work in on time. No extensions, regardless of your other obligations. If you fail to submit work on time and you want to make it up, then you have to visit me during visiting/help/tutoring hours.
Every week there is assignments that are either quizzes or other types of submission. Submitted weekly work is worth about 30 points for a total of 420 points for the semester.
Those who are present and punctual can receive 6/6 points per week for submissions of notes and for doing in-class work. I mark these notes and in-class tasks "excused," if you either miss class or are tardy. The in-class points add up and are an easy boost to your grade.
For quizzes, Canvas automatically saves your work throughout the period the assignment is open. So, you may open and reopen them repeatedly and work on them as slowly as you wish until the due date. You don't need to do quiz homeworks in one sitting. Don't click "Submit" until you are sure you are done. This video shows you how Canvas quizzes work in my class.
You may work with other classmates on quizzes and I welcome you to visit me for help on them during my visiting/help/tutoring hours.
Feedback on quizzes: 24 hours after the due date, you will be able to see your correct responses in the answer key.
I welcome you to see me during my scheduled visiting/help/tutoring hours for any help or additional feedback on your work.
The final exam, week 15, is worth 24 points. It is not timed and you can work with others. It is open from 11 AM, December 8 to 11 AM, December 10th "Finals Week." I will be available for help hours from 11 AM - 4 PM on December 8th and 9th.
Classroom engagement: Be engaged in the learning experience. Show up, take notes, pay attention, don't get distracted by devices. Some days, I devote classroom time for you to work on assignments while having me available for help and feedback. I really make it worth your while to be in class. The more engaged you are in the classroom, the less homework you will have and, generally, the more you will succeed academically. Be visible, look interested (i.e., don't look bored; don't look at your phone), ask questions, raise points, spark discussion in class. If you want to impress me and have me give you the benefit of the doubt, then not only show up but also show an interest in the learning experience. Even faking interest is better than showing me you're not interested.
Academic accommodations must be sought through the Center for Academic Excellence.

*If this leniency is abused (i.e., I judge the absences to be excessive.), then I will notify you of a change in the policy for you.