Sprint #7
Sprint Timeline
Nov 24 - Dec 12, 2025
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#14: Sun, Nov 30, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Indy TAs: ✓ Attend Indy TA Team Meeting |
Tue, Dec 2, 2025 @ 08:00 AM ET |
In-Person; Room ET219 |
Wed, Dec 3, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Fri, Dec 5, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
Qualtrics Survey - pending |
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Fri, Dec 12, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
Clicking a task name will take you to its detailed description in Sprint Details.
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Thanksgiving break
Monday, 11/24 and Tuesday, 11/25: All labs and meetings as usual. No changes on Monday and Tuesday. |
Sprint Schedule
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Deck for this Sprint
Download Sessions Deck |
This sprint is a bit special — it runs for three weeks and wraps up with the final presentation.
| Session | Duration | Focus | Where |
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Team Meeting #1 |
50 min |
Attendance, Project Updates/Sprint Review, Q&A |
In-Person / MS Teams |
Lab Session #1 |
1h 50m |
No Class |
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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, Team Activity |
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Team Meeting #3 |
50 min |
Final Presentation Session |
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Lab Session #3 |
1h 50m |
Attendance, Icebreaker, Reminders, Team Activity |
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 7 Resource
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Team Activity
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Lab Session #1: No Class
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Lab Session #2:
Professional Development: (Optional)
Begin lab by discussing the professional development #4 Addressing Different Audiences. Talk about the background knowledge each of your audience members has, what they want to get out of your presentation and how to adjust your presentation style to ensure you meet those expectations. Facilitating this discussion will be crucial to executing a strong final presentation.
Reviewing Feedback on Presentation Draft (Required)
Go through the feedback that Data Mine Staff members left on your presentations in Gradescope. Review this as a team and work with your team to make necessary changes to your team’s presentation. This is the last lab you have to work on final presentations, so use your time wisely! -
Lab Session #3:
Project review (Required)
Spend at least 30 minutes reviewing the Project review with your team. Please refer to Project Charter assignment for more information. Whatever you do not finish in class will be the TA’s responsibility to complete and submit.
Celebrate a Successful Semester! (Optional)
Try to do something fun your last lab to celebrate a successful semester! You can bring in treats to celebrate, play fun games, or even try to coordinate something with your mentor.
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Sprint Details
✓ Complete Time Sheet
Timesheet #14: Sun, Nov 30, 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 #6
Please grade the Professional Development #6 assignment on Gradescope. Students learned about Proving Feedback through Radical Candor and about the value of Taking Initiative.
Due: on Gradescope by Wed, Dec 3, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET.
✓ Final Presentation
Your team should finalize your presentation. Review the feedback provided by The Data Mine staff in Gradescope, discuss it as a team, and make any necessary updates to strengthen your presentation.
Due: on Gradescope by Fri, Dec 5, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET. TAs will submit on behalf of the whole team
✓ Grade Sprint Report #6
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. - Self-Evaluation highlights how students view their presence, contributions, and collaboration. - Reflections shows how students are connecting their experiences to project practices and the program.
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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, Dec 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET
✓ Complete Team Report #6
This report captures your responsibilities as a TA (Scrum Master) and your team’s progress in Sprint 6. 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 #6 submissions.
Due: on Gradescope by Wed, Dec 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET
✓ Grade Professional Development #7
Please grade the Professional Development #7 assignment on Gradescope. Students updated their ANVIL account info, reviewed Professional Development from this semester, and then went on their own ProfDev adventure to learn a skill that will help them in their future careers.
Due: on Gradescope by Wed, Dec 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET.
✓ Semester Feedback with Mentor
Set up a meeting with your mentor to complete your semester feedback of individual student’s work and engagement in the project. Semester Evaluations are due Wed, Dec 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET. Be sure to share the rubric with your mentor early so they have time to prepare:
Due: on Gradescope by Wed, Dec 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET.
✓ Corporate Partners Mid-Year Survey
Follow the Qualtrics link to complete and submit the mid-year survey report. There is nothing to submit in Gradescope for this task.
Due: on Qualtrics by Wed, Dec 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET.
✓ Project Review
Work with your students to prepare for the next semester by organizing your team’s kanban board and creating a short plan for the weeks ahead. Focus on outlining objectives and actionable steps to ensure a smooth start after the break.
Due: on Gradescope by Fri, Dec 12, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET. TAs will submit on behalf of the whole team