PD Coursework Assignments
Week 0- PD Day 1 Assignments linked here ​
Honeycomb 1 - Working With My Team Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Working with my team' cell and Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 2 people from the class you have worked with this week
b. Invite 1 volunteer you worked with this week
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Honeycomb 2- Working With My Team Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Working with my team' cell. Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 1 person from the class you have worked with this week (not someone you have already asked for feedback)
b. Invite 2 volunteers you worked with this week (make sure you ask different people than last week)
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Honeycomb 3- Working With My Team Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Working with my team' cell. Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 1 person from the class you have worked with this week (not someone you have already asked for feedback)
b. Invite your PD Buddy and your Education Buddy
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Meet with your buddy group members and your PD Buddy Mentor (if possible). Discuss the Honeycomb assignments and how you have found the feedback.
Share any your weekly schedules/timetables. Discuss how you are finding the time management with the classes and homework during the week.
Give each other advice and tips on how to work effectively during the week.
After you have had your meeting come back here and mark done.
Refelect in your Learning Journal/ Diary what behaviours you learned in the video were new to you.
Write what behavours you are currently doing that you need to stop so you can appear more professional.
Write what behaviours you need to start doing or doing more so you can appear more professional.
What behaviours do you think you need to change or adapt for an online/ remote work environment like CodeYourFuture?
Week 5- PD Day 2 Effective Communication Assignments linked here​
Employability skills check - (Do, Watch, Hear)
This week you are going to start thinking more about your employability skills. Why do we have PD Day's and coursework?
Watch this video 'Top Resume Skills'
​https://youtu.be/_bZi-34IFxs
Reflect in your Learning Journal/Diary Based on the video, what are the hard skills/ soft skills you have already developed? Write a list
What are the ones you think you need to develop more over the next 6-9 months? Write a list
What hard/soft skills are you currently working on developing?
(Optional) You can add your lists to your work area.
Mark as done
You should share your lists with your PD and Edu buddies when you next meet with them.
Honeycomb 1 - Working With My Team Feedback continued...
Your trainee group may have decided to continue developing your Honeycomb habits in the Working with My Team cell. So you will need to get more feedback from people you have worked with closely. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Working with my team' cell and Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 2 people from the class you have worked with this week
b. Invite 1 volunteer you worked with this week
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Learning how to use the Terminal is a key skill for being a programmer. This is a self-taught session that should take about six hours to complete.
The lesson can be found here: https://syllabus.codeyourfuture.io/git/terminal/lesson​
The coursework can be found here: https://syllabus.codeyourfuture.io/git/terminal/homework​
What skills for the job? (Do, read, write)
Now you have started exploring the technical and personal skills needed for different jobs.
Write down in your Learning Journal/ Diary what you think are the hard (technical) and soft (personal) skills needed for these jobs?
Teacher
Designer
Software
Developer
Doctor
2. Are there any common skills required for these jobs?
3. Add your list to your work area on Google Classroom
4. Mark as done
We have shared with you several times over the past months that soft skills are important for tech careers. You may think that is just an opinion. So find out for yourself if you need good soft skills to get a better career in tech.
Do some research on whether soft skills are necessary to develop a career as a developer or other role in tech.
You need at least 3 sources.
Make sure you are getting your information from reliable sources.
After you have done your research, write a reflection in your Learning Journal/Dairy about what you have learned.
Post one of your reflective summaries in your work area
Mark as done
Use this structure:
a. Write a short summary of the ideas presented for each of your 3 chosen articles/posts/videos
Present the issue
Name the author/ source
Main points they made
b. Analyse the arguments - do you agree or disagree? Why?
what are the strong points?
what are the weak points?
c. Give your personal reflection on each source
what are your thoughts about the issue?
why does this matter? why is it important?
what did you learn?
Week 9- PD Day 3 Preparing for the Workplace Assignments linked here​
Brag Diary 1
Write your first entry for your Brag Diary.
You will find the instructions here and the template you can use here.
When you have finished, mark as complete on Google Classroom.
You will be taking turns to present your diary entries in your Buddy Group meetings.
Honeycomb 1 - Maximising My Time Feedback
You trainee group should have moved on to the next Honeycomb cell. Just like with the previous cell, each week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people. In order for you to get useful feedback, you must only invite people you have worked closely with this week. If you haven't worked with anyone closely, you need to start collaborating with your fellow trainees more and asking for help from the volunteers.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Maximising My Time' cell and Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 2 people from the class you have worked with this week
b. Invite 1 volunteer you worked with this week
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Brag Diary 2
Write your second entry for your Brag Diary.
You will find the instructions here and the template you can use here.
When you have finished, mark as complete on Google Classroom.
You will be taking turns to present your diary entries in your Buddy Group meetings.
Honeycomb 2- Maximising My Time Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Maximising My Time' cell. Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 1 person from the class you have worked with this week (not someone you have already asked for feedback)
b. Invite 2 volunteers you worked with this week (make sure you ask different people than last week)
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
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Brag Diary 3
Write your third entry for your Brag Diary.
You will find the instructions here and the template you can use here.
When you have finished, mark as complete on Google Classroom.
You will be taking turns to present your diary entries in your Buddy Group meetings.
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Honeycomb 3- Maximising My Time Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Maximising My Time' cell. Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 1 person from the class you have worked with this week (not someone you have already asked for feedback)
b. Invite your PD Buddy and your Education Buddy
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Week 13- PD Day 4 Presentaion Skills (1) Assignment linked here​
Brag Diary 4
Write your fourth entry for your Brag Diary.
You will find the instructions here and the template you can use here.
When you have finished, mark as complete on Google Classroom.
You will be taking turns to present your diary entries in your Buddy Group meetings.
Honeycomb 1 - Presenting for Success Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Presenting for Success' cell and Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 2 people from the class you have worked with this week
b. Invite 1 volunteer you worked with this week
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Learning how to use the Terminal is a key skill for being a programmer. This is a self-taught session that should take about six hours to complete.
The lesson can be found here: https://syllabus.codeyourfuture.io/git/terminal/lesson​
The coursework can be found here: https://syllabus.codeyourfuture.io/git/terminal/homework​
Brag Diary 5
Write your fifth entry for your Brag Diary.
You will find the instructions here and the template you can use here.
When you have finished, mark as complete on Google Classroom.
You will be taking turns to present your diary entries in your Buddy Group meetings.
Honeycomb 2- Presenting for Success Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Presenting for Success' cell. Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 1 person from the class you have worked with this week (not someone you have already asked for feedback)
b. Invite 2 volunteers you worked with this week (make sure you ask different people than last week)
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Interview Prep Video
Share the video you made answering your interview preparation questions with your buddy group. You can also ask for feedback from your PD Buddy. Make note of anything that you need to do to improve your answers.
Practice making a new video answering one of the questions again using the feedback you have gotten.
Brag Diary 6
Write your sixth entry for your Brag Diary.
You will find the instructions here and the template you can use here.
When you have finished, mark as complete on Google Classroom.
You will be taking turns to present your diary entries in your Buddy Group meetings.
Honeycomb 3- Presenting for Success Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Presenting for Success' cell. Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 1 person from the class you have worked with this week (not someone you have already asked for feedback)
b. Invite your PD Buddy and your Education Buddy
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Week 17- PD Day 5 Preparing for the Jobmarket Assignment linked here​
Brag Diary 7
Write your seventh entry for your Brag Diary.
You will find the instructions here and the template you can use here.
When you have finished, mark as complete on Google Classroom.
You will be taking turns to present your diary entries in your Buddy Group meetings.
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Honeycomb 1 - Learning From Failure Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Learning From Failure' cell and Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 2 people from the class you have worked with this week
b. Invite 1 volunteer you worked with this week
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Brag Diary 8
Write your eighth entry for your Brag Diary.
You will find the instructions here and the template you can use here.
When you have finished, mark as complete on Google Classroom.
You will be taking turns to present your diary entries in your Buddy Group meetings.
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Honeycomb 2- Learning From Failure Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Learning From Failure' cell. Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 1 person from the class you have worked with this week (not someone you have already asked for feedback)
b. Invite 2 volunteers you worked with this week (make sure you ask different people than last week)
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Brag Diary 9
Write your ninth entry for your Brag Diary.
You will find the instructions here and the template you can use here.
When you have finished, mark as complete on Google Classroom.
You will be taking turns to present your diary entries in your Buddy Group meetings.
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Honeycomb 3- Learning From Failure Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Learning From Failure' cell. Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 1 person from the class you have worked with this week (not someone you have already asked for feedback)
b. Invite your PD Buddy and your Education Buddy
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Brag Diary 10
Write your tenth entry for your Brag Diary.
You will find the instructions here and the template you can use here.
When you have finished, mark as complete on Google Classroom.
You will be taking turns to present your diary entries in your Buddy Group meetings. You will also have enough examples to use in your mock interviews.
Read this article: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-get-your-first-software-developer-job-da3ca0de5d2 In your learning joutnal think about the advice in the article. What things you are doing already to prepare yourself for finding a job? What things you need to start doing? What are you afraid or unsure of starting? What is holding you back? Post your journal entry in your student area on Google Classroom.
Preparing for Mock Interviews.
Record yourself answering three /interview questions. You can use your phone, computer recorder or online recording app Loom (https://www.loom.com)
Practice answering 3 competency based questions using the STAR technique. Make sure your answers are a minimum of a minute and maximum of 2 minutes. Share at least 1 video with your PD Buddy group and ask for feedback on your answers.
You must give feedback to your other buddies on at least one of their videos. Think about how they did on the following:
Verbal communication skills
Enthusiasm
Confidence
Professionalism
Week 22- PD Day 6 Interview Skills Assignment linked here​
Node Week 1
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Honeycomb 1 - Interview Skills Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Interview Skills' cell and Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 2 people from the class you have worked with this week
b. Invite 1 volunteer you worked with this week
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
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Node Week 2
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Honeycomb 2- Intrview Skills Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Interview Skills' cell. Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 1 person from the class you have worked with this week (not someone you have already asked for feedback)
b. Invite 2 volunteers you worked with this week (make sure you ask different people than last week)
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Node Week 3
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Honeycomb 3- Interview Skills Feedback
Every week you will be requesting feedback from 3 people to help you get more insight into how you are progressing. Read carefully who you need to request feedback from each week as the people will change.
Log into the Honeycomb platform
Complete the request for feedback on the 'Interview Skills' cell. Invite 3 reviewers this week
a. Invite 1 person from the class you have worked with this week (not someone you have already asked for feedback)
b. Invite your PD Buddy and your Education Buddy
After you have submitted on Honeycomb come back here in Google Classroom and mark as done on your work area
Week 26-PD Day 7 Working in Teams Assignment linked here​
DB Week 1
DB Week 2
DB Week 3
Week 30-PD Day 8 Presentation Skills (2) Assignment linked here​
Final Project Week 1
Final Project Week 2
Final Project Week 3
Final Project Week 4
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