Sprint #1
Intro Video
In the Corporate Partners course, we don’t have a first class with all 800+ students together in one space because teams start meeting immediately. Instead, we recorded a 10-minute video of the information we would share on the first class. This video is from fall 2024, but all information is still relevant.
Sprint Dates
All sprints will have the same due dates, but the sprint start and end dates are slightly shifted depending on when a team has their lab (2 hours) and lecture (50 minutes). This is so that sprints always start with a lec and follow the format lec-lab-lec-lab.
You can find a visual of the sprint schedule in the Agile Training Ceremonies page. More details will be covered in the agile training below.
Lab (Mon/Tues) then Meeting (Thurs/Fri) |
Meeting (Mon/Tues) then Lab (Thurs/Fri) |
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Monday, 1/20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no Corporate Partner meetings/classes) |
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Sprint Start Date |
*Mon 1/13 |
Mon 1/13 |
Sprint End Date |
Wed 1/29 |
Sun 1/26 |
Due Date |
Wed 1/29 by 11:59 PM ET |
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*Please note that sprint 1 starts on January 13, the first day of spring 2025 semester, for both schedules. Once we are in a regular sprint schedule, you will see the "(1)lab then (2)meeting" schedule shift to starting on Thursdays.
Sprint Tasks
| The first sprint has a lot of tasks to help aide with onboarding. In future sprints, plan to spend more time working on your project. |
✓ Anvil Access
*Do not submit this more than once. You only need to create one account that you will use for Seminar and Corporate Partners. If you already filled this out last semester or for Seminar, do not do it again.*
When: By the first day of class
What: Create an ACCESS account so you can login to Anvil. Do not do this again if you already set it up for Seminar.
Where: Find instructions to create an ACCESS account to utilize Anvil here. Don’t forget the last step of submitting your username to the Qualtrics survey (at the bottom of the instructions page).
✓ Download MS Teams
The Data Mine uses MS Teams as one of our primary communication tools. You will need to download MS Teams to your computer. Your team SHOULD NOT use any other form of communication (e.g., Slack, Discord, etc.) unless approved by The Data Mine staff and your mentor.
When: By the first day of class
What: Review this page about MS Teams in The Data Mine. Download MS Teams Desktop App to your computer (and phone if you would like).
Where: Download via the link above.
✓ Syllabus Quiz
While all teams will work on different projects and mentors will provide a project charter, the syllabus includes information that every Data Mine Corporate Partner student needs to know.
When: Due Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Both new and returning students should review the spring 2025 syllabus page and spring 2025 course schedule. Take the quiz up to 3 times and your highest score will be taken. You may have the syllabus open while you take the quiz. Please note there is a separate syllabus quiz for the 1-credit seminar class (TDM 102, 202, 302, 402, 501).
Where: Take the quiz on Gradescope
Please note there is a separate syllabus quiz for the 1 credit seminar class (TDM 102, 202, 302, 402, 502).
✓ Project Management Training
The Data Mine Corporate Partners will implement Agile methods into our project management. Agile is very popular in industry and the majority of our Corporate Partners use it. Now is the best time to practice it while you are a student.
During your first or second lab session, you will be using Legos to learn the Agile approach to project management. Your TA will be facilitating this Lego lab. We encourage you to review this article.
When: This quiz is OPTIONAL as most students took it in fall 2024. The quiz is available for new students to take, but is worth zero points. Quiz closes Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
What: Complete the Project Management Training, participate in the Lego lab activity, and take the quiz.
Where: Take the quiz on Gradescope titled "Sprint 1: Project Management Quiz"
✓ Professional Development
The Data Mine Corporate Partners program is a professional development program. We want to help you develop the skills you need to be successful in your career. We will have a variety of professional development activities throughout the semester.
Each sprint you will complete a few professional development related tasks. To begin, let’s review confidentiality, virtual meeting expectations, email communications and implicit biases.
Open each accordion by clicking on it. Please note the combined tasks below pertain to one assignment in Gradescope called Sprint 1: Professional Development.
When: Due Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Both new and returning students should read this information and watch the video about how to effectively participate in a virtual meeting.
Where: Complete the reflection for this professional development training on Gradescope in the assignment "Sprint 1: Professional Development".
Why: Students in The Data Mine Corporate Partners program meet with their Corporate Partner Mentors online via Microsoft Teams every week. Conducting oneself professionally in a virtual setting is a crucial skill to develop. Returning students should reflect on their experiences from the fall semester, noting what went well and identifying areas for improvement. New students should familiarize themselves with the do's and don'ts of these meetings to ensure they make a positive impression.
When: Due January 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Watch the following video Intro to Kanban (5 minutes) OR read this Article .
Where: Complete the knowledge check for this professional development training on Gradescope in the assignment "Sprint 1: Professional Development".
Why: Utilizing a Kanban board is essential for a team's success in The Data Mine. Returning students, reflect on how effectively you used the Kanban board during the fall semester. New students, learn to use the Kanban board effectively, as it will be crucial for tracking your projects in The Data Mine.
When: Due Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Please review the Team Contract your team composed during Fall Semester. IF you don't know where it is, ask your TA. (5 minutes).
Where: Complete the reflection for this professional development training on Gradescope in the assignment "Sprint 1: Professional Development".
Why: Team Contracts are the foundation of a successful team. They help members understand expectations and establish norms. New students should familiarize themselves with this document to ensure alignment with the team. Additionally, returning students should reflect on its effectiveness and suggest improvements to enhance usability.
When: Due Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Watch the following video Implicit Bias: Lesson #3 - Real World Consequences (4 minutes)
Where: Complete the reflection for this professional development training on Gradescope in the assignment "Sprint 1: Professional Development".
Why: Research over the past fifteen years has shown that implicit biases can significantly impact our decisions and behaviors, even if the effects are considered small statistically. A meta-analysis found that implicit biases are better predictors of discriminatory behavior than explicit biases which emphasizes the importance of addressing implicit biases to build equity for all.
✓ Sprint #1 Report
Released: The assignment will open for submissions one week before the due date starting Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
When: Due Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
What: Answer the questions in the Sprint #1 Report.
Where: Submit the report on Gradescope titled "Sprint 1: Report".