Deadlines
Assignments are due on a weekly basis. The typical assignment deadline schedule is forum posts, blog entries, and wiki contributions (any activity that requires you to reply to classmates) are due by 11:55 p.m. Saturday, Eastern Time. Individual assignments, group activities, and replies to classmates are due by 11:55 p.m. Monday, Eastern Time.
Keep in mind that these deadlines are just a guide. Your facilitator will inform you of the deadlines for all of your course activities.
Note: Please refrain from posting early. The modules begin on Tuesday. Posting early might keep you from reading important information from the facilitator about the upcoming module. If you want to work ahead, it is suggested that you save your work in a Word doc and copy and paste it into the course at the appropriate time.
Late Work Policy
There will be a 10% deduction of points per day for all posts and submitted assignments which are late. Replies posted after the due date will earn no points. In rare cases, partially or poorly completed assignments may be resubmitted for partial credit at the discretion of the instructor.
The following exceptions apply:
- If a participant is sick/hospitalized or has a death in the family, the timing of makeup work may be arranged with the course facilitator. No points will be deducted if the work is completed according to the agreement.
- If a participant is on vacation/traveling/etc., the participant must contact the course facilitator ahead of time to avoid a penalty. This type of absence may occur only once during a course. All posts should be submitted for the missed module before leaving.
- If a participant has difficulty completing everything in a week, an extension can be granted if the participant contacts the facilitator during the week (not at the last minute).