Due on the OpenLab Sunday, November 29

The HOT topic time slots during Week 13 will be used for Test #2 interviews. After that, we will have only two more chances for HOT topic presentations (Week 14 and Week 15) since the final exam will be given during Week 16. We’re so close!

At this point, a handful of students have already earned 10 H grades and a few more are close to 10. A few other students are a little behind on H grades and, if we can find time for them, might be able to give two presentations during one week to catch up.

In previous weeks, when students have asked to give two presentations (other than making up for a missed week), I have said no, since I can’t offer second time slots to everyone, it doesn’t seem fair. However, some of the students who are finished or close to finished may be willing to give up their time slot so another student can give a second presentation during Week 15 (or maybe even during Week 14).

The question is: what is a fair and practical way to do this?

One option

One option would be to ask the students willing to give up their time slots to remove their names from the schedule. Then students who would like a second time slot can add their names. (As you all know, my schedule is pretty tight, so I don’t think I’d be able to schedule a second presentation for someone at a time not listed on the schedule.) Then the available slots would be first-come-first serve. So it’s possible that not everyone who wants to give a second presentation would be able to.

One detail would be: if a student removes their name from the schedule for Week 14, they could put it back for Week 15 if they wish.

Assignment

Your assignment this week is: add a comment to this post with your thoughts on how we can proceed on this issue as a class. If you think this option would work or if you have another idea, let us know. You will earn participation credit for your input.