Sprint #4
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Sprint Timeline
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Oct 13 – Oct 24, 2025 |
#8: Sun, Oct 19, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Indy TAs: ✓ Attend Indy TA Team Meeting |
Tue, Oct 21, 2025 @ 08:00 AM ET |
In-Person; Room ET219 |
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Wed, Oct 15, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Wed, Oct 22, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Wed, Oct 22, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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During Sprint 4 |
Lab, Outside Class |
Clicking a task name will take you to its detailed description in Sprint Details.
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October Break
Monday, 10/13 and Tuesday, 10/14: October Break – No Classes |
Sprint Schedule
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Deck for this Sprint
Download Sessions Deck |
| Session | Duration | Focus | Where |
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Team Meeting #1 |
50 min |
Attendance, Project Updates/Sprint Planning, Q&A |
In-Person / MS Teams |
Lab Session #1 |
1h 50m |
Attendance, Icebreaker, Reminders, Stand-ups, Team Activity, Project Work |
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Team Meeting #2 |
50 min |
Attendance, Project Updates/Sprint Review, Q&A |
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Lab Session #2 |
1h 50m |
Attendance, Icebreaker, Reminders, Stand-ups, Retrospective, Team Activity, Project Work |
Note: Icebreakers, Reminders, and the Team Activity section may vary each sprint.
Lab Sessions
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Icebreakers : Warm-ups
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Reminders: Sprint 4 Resource
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Team Activity
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Professional Development Discussion (Required):
A required PD activity is not assigned for this sprint. -
Professional Development Discussion (Optional):
In Sprint #3, students learned about mock interviews, conflict resolution, and documentation. Refer to the Sprint 3 Resource and facilitate a conversation about their main takeaways, the conflict resolution practice, and any feedback they have on the assignments.
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For the full structure of meetings and labs, see the TA Resources: Meeting Agendas.
Sprint Details
✓ Complete Time Sheet
Timesheet #8: Sun, Oct 19, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET and #9: Sun, Oct 26, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET. Please submit through Success Factors or via Excel if you are in the credit-based TA role.
✓ Grade Professional Development #3
Please grade the Professional Development # 3 assignment on Gradescope. As you review, pay close attention to Psychological Safety Point 2: Applying the Team Contract, and note during mentor meetings or labs whether students have started implementing the norm they chose to practice.
Due: on Gradescope by Wed, Oct 15, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET.
✓ Grade Sprint Report #3
The Sprint Report serves both as part of the course grading requirements and as a way to give you insight into where each team member stands in their work and how they are thinking about the project. For Sprint #3, we added a "Showcase Work You’re Proud Of" section (mid-semester feedback) alongside Self-Evaluation and Implementation Check. This gives students a space to highlight their progress and provides Mentors and you (TAs) with additional context for offering meaningful feedback.
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Self-Evaluation highlights how students view their presence, contributions, and collaboration.
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Mid-Semester Checkpoint highlights the work students feel most proud of, giving insight into their progress and what they value in their contributions. Students also relect on their team’s core values, which can inform you of team dynamics and areas for growth.
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Implementation Check shows how students put into practice the tasks connected to Professional Development.
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Grading: Evaluate reports objectively based on the rubric, the evidence students provide, your observations from sessions, and the required number of sentences. Fair grading ensures accountability and consistency across the team and program. |
Due: on Gradescope by Wed, Oct 22, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET
✓ Complete Team Report #3
This report captures your responsibilities as a TA (Scrum Master) and your team’s progress in Sprint 3. It helps you reflect on what has been completed, what still needs attention, and what’s next. It also provides your liaison with the context they need to offer support. Note: Please complete this report after grading Sprint Report #3 submissions.
Due: on Gradescope by Wed, Oct 22, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET
✓ Mid-Semester Feedback with Mentor
Set up a meeting with your mentor to complete your mid-semester feedback. Mid-Semester Evaluations are due Wed, Oct 29, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET. You can begin this assignment during this sprint. Be sure to share the rubric with your mentor early so they have time to prepare: