SPEAIT - Revision history

Krkarm at 08:43, 10 December 2025

2025-12-10T08:43:53Z

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	=== Exam ===		=== Exam ===

	A marathon exam session will take place on THE_DATE_HERE, starting at THE_TIME_HERE in Teams (a special Exam session in the Seminars channel). We will have time-boxed sessions, so nobody has to wait on Teams for the whole day.		All information is on the [[Exam schedule]] page.

	~~There will be 2 shorter exam sessions as well.~~ All information is on the [[Exam schedule]] page.

	The default form of the exam is '''conversation''' on one (chosen by the students) of three randomly-chosen topics. The student will receive the topics, pick one, get ~10 minutes for preparation, and then have a ~10-minute chat with Kristjan. The earlier form of essay-writing is regrettably not feasible anymore.		The default form of the exam is '''conversation''' on one (chosen by the students) of three randomly-chosen topics. The student will receive the topics, pick one, get ~10 minutes for preparation, and then have a ~10-minute chat with Kristjan. The earlier form of essay-writing is regrettably not feasible anymore.

Krkarm at 08:22, 26 November 2025

2025-11-26T08:22:42Z

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	* '''Location''': [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3AyBP19FKXSnoNaClz92qgN1KnyZcmKJMh04Rac3yXmF41%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=777bc463-8847-4be7-afe0-ab9b65d94951&tenantId=3efd4d88-9b88-4fc9-b6c0-c7ca50f1db57 the university's MS Teams]		* '''Location''': [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3AyBP19FKXSnoNaClz92qgN1KnyZcmKJMh04Rac3yXmF41%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=777bc463-8847-4be7-afe0-ab9b65d94951&tenantId=3efd4d88-9b88-4fc9-b6c0-c7ca50f1db57 the university's MS Teams]
	* '''Classes''': weekly lecture (given by Kaido on Mondays at 10.00-11.30, starting from Sept 1) and weekly seminars (led by Kristjan, during the 2nd half-term starting on October 29 - on Wednesdays for IVSB11 (Group 1) and on Thursdays for IVSB12 (Group 2) at 08.15-09.45.		* '''Classes''': weekly lecture (given by Kaido on Mondays at 10.00-11.30, starting from Sept 1) and weekly seminars (led by Kristjan, during the 2nd half-term starting on October 29 - on Wednesdays for IVSB11 (Group 1) and on Thursdays for IVSB12 (Group 2) at 08.15-09.45.
	* '''Homework''': 1-2 three-part (paper, slides, presentation) homework sets, reviews, optional blogging. Note: a very limited number of faster students will get the chance to do second presentation set (likely giving max grade without the exam). '''All homework must be presented to Kristjan Karmo via email, with SPEAIT in the subject line.'''		* '''Homework''': 1-2 three-part (5-10 page paper, slides, presentation) homework sets, reviews, optional blogging. Note: a very limited number of faster students will get the chance to do second presentation set (likely giving max grade without the exam). '''All homework must be presented to Kristjan Karmo via email, with SPEAIT in the subject line.'''
	* '''Grading''': exam (but the bulk of the work is done during the term - the exam will only give up to 30 points!)		* '''Grading''': exam (but the bulk of the work is done during the term - the exam will only give up to 30 points!)
	* '''Staff''': Kaido Kikkas (lectures; see the bottom of the page) and Kristjan Karmo (seminars)		* '''Staff''': Kaido Kikkas (lectures; see the bottom of the page) and Kristjan Karmo (seminars)

Krkarm at 20:31, 5 November 2025

2025-11-05T20:31:37Z

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	* '''Location''': [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3AyBP19FKXSnoNaClz92qgN1KnyZcmKJMh04Rac3yXmF41%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=777bc463-8847-4be7-afe0-ab9b65d94951&tenantId=3efd4d88-9b88-4fc9-b6c0-c7ca50f1db57 the university's MS Teams]		* '''Location''': [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3AyBP19FKXSnoNaClz92qgN1KnyZcmKJMh04Rac3yXmF41%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=777bc463-8847-4be7-afe0-ab9b65d94951&tenantId=3efd4d88-9b88-4fc9-b6c0-c7ca50f1db57 the university's MS Teams]
	* '''Classes''': weekly lecture (given by Kaido on Mondays at 10.00-11.30, starting from Sept 1) and weekly seminars (led by Kristjan, during the 2nd half-term starting on October 29 - on Wednesdays for IVSB11 (Group 1) and on Thursdays for IVSB12 (Group 2) at 08.15-09.45.		* '''Classes''': weekly lecture (given by Kaido on Mondays at 10.00-11.30, starting from Sept 1) and weekly seminars (led by Kristjan, during the 2nd half-term starting on October 29 - on Wednesdays for IVSB11 (Group 1) and on Thursdays for IVSB12 (Group 2) at 08.15-09.45.
	* '''Homework''': 1-2 three-part (paper, slides, presentation) homework sets, reviews, optional blogging. Note: a very limited number of faster students will get the chance to do second presentation set (likely giving max grade without the exam).		* '''Homework''': 1-2 three-part (paper, slides, presentation) homework sets, reviews, optional blogging. Note: a very limited number of faster students will get the chance to do second presentation set (likely giving max grade without the exam). '''All homework must be presented to Kristjan Karmo via email, with SPEAIT in the subject line.'''
	* '''Grading''': exam (but the bulk of the work is done during the term - the exam will only give up to 30 points!)		* '''Grading''': exam (but the bulk of the work is done during the term - the exam will only give up to 30 points!)
	* '''Staff''': Kaido Kikkas (lectures; see the bottom of the page) and Kristjan Karmo (seminars)		* '''Staff''': Kaido Kikkas (lectures; see the bottom of the page) and Kristjan Karmo (seminars)

Krkarm at 07:37, 13 October 2025

2025-10-13T07:37:54Z

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	Points to consider:		Points to consider:
	* In earlier years, there was a constant problem with attending the seminars towards the end of the term. This year, there will be an attendance check at both lectures and seminars (using the session participation list of MS Teams as well as the actual listing). '''Attending at least 10 lectures out of 16 AND 5 seminars out of 8 is required to pass the course.'''		* In earlier years, there was a constant problem with attending the seminars towards the end of the term. This year, there will be an attendance check at both lectures and seminars (using the session participation list of MS Teams as well as the actual listing). '''Attending at least 10 lectures out of 16 AND 5 seminars out of 8 is required to pass the course.'''
	* Everyone should pick a suitable time for the (first) presentation and '''register it on the schedule pages ([[Group_1_seminar_schedule \| Group 1]] and [[Group_2_seminar_schedule \| Group 2]]) by the beginning of Week 7 - October 13''' (second presentation can be set later by those who have completed the first - but it is 'first come, first served'). It is recommended to do the first presentation as soon as possible (other courses will start adding workload at the end of the semester!).		* Everyone should pick a suitable time for the (first) presentation and '''register it on the schedule pages ([[Group_1_seminar_schedule \| Group 1]] and [[Group_2_seminar_schedule \| Group 2]]) by the beginning of Week 7 - October 13''' '''EXTENDED to Week 8 - October 20''' (second presentation can be set later by those who have completed the first - but it is 'first come, first served'). It is recommended to do the first presentation as soon as possible (other courses will start adding workload at the end of the semester!).
	* Due to some negative experience with people missing their presentation without notice (e.g. five people were registered, two actually presented - half the seminar time got wasted), there is a rule: '''if you do not present your work at the registered time without a valid reason''' (e.g. illness, being abroad etc), '''there will be no second chance during the term'''. People with valid reasons ''will'' get a new chance, but please try to inform Kristjan ASAP!		* Due to some negative experience with people missing their presentation without notice (e.g. five people were registered, two actually presented - half the seminar time got wasted), there is a rule: '''if you do not present your work at the registered time without a valid reason''' (e.g. illness, being abroad etc), '''there will be no second chance during the term'''. People with valid reasons ''will'' get a new chance, but please try to inform Kristjan ASAP!
	* The paper should be sent in BEFORE the presentation (submitting on the same day after presenting will be accepted if necessary - but earlier is better). In case of the submission being late, the following penalty system applies: '''up to one week late - minus 10%, 1-2 weeks - minus 30%, 2-3 weeks - minus 50%, more than 3 weeks - no points.'''		* The paper should be sent in BEFORE the presentation (submitting on the same day after presenting will be accepted if necessary - but earlier is better). In case of the submission being late, the following penalty system applies: '''up to one week late - minus 10%, 1-2 weeks - minus 30%, 2-3 weeks - minus 50%, more than 3 weeks - no points.'''

Krkarm at 07:09, 1 September 2025

2025-09-01T07:09:26Z

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	* '''Location''': [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3AyBP19FKXSnoNaClz92qgN1KnyZcmKJMh04Rac3yXmF41%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=777bc463-8847-4be7-afe0-ab9b65d94951&tenantId=3efd4d88-9b88-4fc9-b6c0-c7ca50f1db57 the university's MS Teams]		* '''Location''': [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3AyBP19FKXSnoNaClz92qgN1KnyZcmKJMh04Rac3yXmF41%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=777bc463-8847-4be7-afe0-ab9b65d94951&tenantId=3efd4d88-9b88-4fc9-b6c0-c7ca50f1db57 the university's MS Teams]
	* '''Classes''': weekly lecture (given by Kaido on Mondays at 10.00-11.30, starting from Sept 1) and weekly seminars (led by Kristjan, during the 2nd half-term starting on October 29 - on Wednesdays for IVSB11 (Group 1) and on Thursdays for IVSB12 (Group 2) at 08.15-09.45.		* '''Classes''': weekly lecture (given by Kaido on Mondays at 10.00-11.30, starting from Sept 1) and weekly seminars (led by Kristjan, during the 2nd half-term starting on October 29 - on Wednesdays for IVSB11 (Group 1) and on Thursdays for IVSB12 (Group 2) at 08.15-09.45.
	* '''Homework''': ~~one~~ three-part (paper, slides, presentation) homework sets, reviews, optional blogging. Note: a very limited number of faster students will get the chance to do second presentation set (likely giving max grade without the exam).		* '''Homework''': 1-2 three-part (paper, slides, presentation) homework sets, reviews, optional blogging. Note: a very limited number of faster students will get the chance to do second presentation set (likely giving max grade without the exam).
	* '''Grading''': exam (but the bulk of the work is done during the term - the exam will only give up to 30 points!)		* '''Grading''': exam (but the bulk of the work is done during the term - the exam will only give up to 30 points!)
	* '''Staff''': Kaido Kikkas (lectures; see the bottom of the page) and Kristjan Karmo (seminars)		* '''Staff''': Kaido Kikkas (lectures; see the bottom of the page) and Kristjan Karmo (seminars)

Kaido.kikkas: /* Exam */

2025-08-27T08:04:07Z

Exam

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	=== Exam ===		=== Exam ===

	A marathon exam session will take place on ~~Dec 27~~, starting at ~~8:15~~ in Teams (a special Exam session in the Seminars channel). We will have ~~timeboxed~~ sessions, so nobody has to wait on Teams for the whole day.		A marathon exam session will take place on THE_DATE_HERE, starting at THE_TIME_HERE in Teams (a special Exam session in the Seminars channel). We will have time-boxed sessions, so nobody has to wait on Teams for the whole day.

	There will be 2 shorter exam sessions as well. All information is on the [[Exam schedule]] page.		There will be 2 shorter exam sessions as well. All information is on the [[Exam schedule]] page.

Kaido.kikkas: /* Course Organization */

2025-08-27T08:02:22Z

Course Organization

Kaido.kikkas: /* Working in MS Teams */

2025-08-27T07:58:26Z

Working in MS Teams

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	Lectures (by Kaido) will be classic lectures combined with short (~5 min; typically 2-4 in a lecture) discussion breaks. As a rule, '''please keep your camera and microphone off during the lecture''' (to conserve bandwidth - we will likely have 60-70 people around). During the lecture parts, Kaido will talk and show the accompanying slides - '''but in addition to listening, you can reflect/feedback/discuss the topic in the Teams chat which will be open throughout the lecture'''. During the discussion breaks, Kaido will display the discussion points (typically, some kind of question) and everyone will (hopefully) discuss these in the chat. Meanwhile, Kaido will look over the chat and comment on more interesting points there. After the discussion break, the lecture will continue.		Lectures (by Kaido) will be classic lectures combined with short (~5 min; typically 2-4 in a lecture) discussion breaks. As a rule, '''please keep your camera and microphone off during the lecture''' (to conserve bandwidth - we will likely have 60-70 people around). During the lecture parts, Kaido will talk and show the accompanying slides - '''but in addition to listening, you can reflect/feedback/discuss the topic in the Teams chat which will be open throughout the lecture'''. During the discussion breaks, Kaido will display the discussion points (typically, some kind of question) and everyone will (hopefully) discuss these in the chat. Meanwhile, Kaido will look over the chat and comment on more interesting points there. After the discussion break, the lecture will continue.

	Seminars (by Kristjan) will be chaired by the lecturer, but the bulk of the time will be used for your presentations (you should register them at least by the 7nd week on these pages: [[Group 1 seminar schedule \| Group 1]] and [[Group 2 seminar schedule \| Group 2]]). Each presentation should take about 15 minutes with some minutes for questions/discussion. Like at lectures, '''most people should keep the microphone and camera off - the exceptions are Kristjan and the person ~~currently presenting~~''' (it is also recommended to show yourself in camera to add more personal touch). And like at lectures, '''the chat will be open throughout the seminar'''.		Seminars (by Kristjan) will be chaired by the lecturer, but the bulk of the time will be used for your presentations (you should register them at least by the 7nd week on these pages: [[Group 1 seminar schedule \| Group 1]] and [[Group 2 seminar schedule \| Group 2]]). Each presentation should take about 15 minutes with some minutes for questions/discussion. Like at lectures, '''most people should keep the microphone and camera off - the exceptions are Kristjan and the presenting person''' (it is also recommended to show yourself in camera to add more personal touch). And like at lectures, '''the chat will be open throughout the seminar'''.

	We will add people (the ones who have declared it by then) to the course on Monday, September 1 (in the morning before the first lecture). People who want to join later should contact either Kaido or Kristjan and ask to be added to the group!		We will add people (the ones who have declared it by then) to the course on Monday, September 1 (in the morning before the first lecture). People who want to join later should contact either Kaido or Kristjan and ask to be added to the group!

Kaido.kikkas: /* Working in MS Teams */

2025-08-27T07:57:59Z

Working in MS Teams

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	Lectures (by Kaido) will be classic lectures combined with short (~5 min; typically 2-4 in a lecture) discussion breaks. As a rule, '''please keep your camera and microphone off during the lecture''' (to conserve bandwidth - we will likely have 60-70 people around). During the lecture parts, Kaido will talk and show the accompanying slides - '''but in addition to listening, you can reflect/feedback/discuss the topic in the Teams chat which will be open throughout the lecture'''. During the discussion breaks, Kaido will display the discussion points (typically, some kind of question) and everyone will (hopefully) discuss these in the chat. Meanwhile, Kaido will look over the chat and comment on more interesting points there. After the discussion break, the lecture will continue.		Lectures (by Kaido) will be classic lectures combined with short (~5 min; typically 2-4 in a lecture) discussion breaks. As a rule, '''please keep your camera and microphone off during the lecture''' (to conserve bandwidth - we will likely have 60-70 people around). During the lecture parts, Kaido will talk and show the accompanying slides - '''but in addition to listening, you can reflect/feedback/discuss the topic in the Teams chat which will be open throughout the lecture'''. During the discussion breaks, Kaido will display the discussion points (typically, some kind of question) and everyone will (hopefully) discuss these in the chat. Meanwhile, Kaido will look over the chat and comment on more interesting points there. After the discussion break, the lecture will continue.

	Seminars (by Kristjan) will be chaired by the lecturer, but the bulk of the time will be used for your presentations (you should register them at least by the 7nd week on these pages: [[Group 1 seminar schedule \| Group 1]] and [[Group 2 seminar schedule \| Group 2]]). Each presentation should take about 15 minutes with some minutes for questions/discussion. Like at lectures, most people should keep the microphone and camera off - the exceptions are Kristjan and the person currently presenting (it is also recommended to show yourself in camera to add more personal touch). And like at lectures, the chat will be open throughout the seminar.		Seminars (by Kristjan) will be chaired by the lecturer, but the bulk of the time will be used for your presentations (you should register them at least by the 7nd week on these pages: [[Group 1 seminar schedule \| Group 1]] and [[Group 2 seminar schedule \| Group 2]]). Each presentation should take about 15 minutes with some minutes for questions/discussion. Like at lectures, '''most people should keep the microphone and camera off - the exceptions are Kristjan and the person currently presenting''' (it is also recommended to show yourself in camera to add more personal touch). And like at lectures, '''the chat will be open throughout the seminar'''.

	We will add people (the ones who have declared it by ~~that time~~) to the course on Monday, September 2 (the first lecture ~~will be on Tuesday~~). People who want to join later should contact either Kaido or Kristjan and ask to be added to the group!		We will add people (the ones who have declared it by then) to the course on Monday, September 1 (in the morning before the first lecture). People who want to join later should contact either Kaido or Kristjan and ask to be added to the group!

	The events (lectures and seminars) will be recorded, the recordings will be available from the same Teams group.		The events (lectures and seminars) will be recorded, the recordings will be available from the same Teams group.

Kaido.kikkas at 07:56, 27 August 2025

2025-08-27T07:56:31Z

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	Lectures (by Kaido) will be classic lectures combined with short (~5 min; typically 2-4 in a lecture) discussion breaks. As a rule, '''please keep your camera and microphone off during the lecture''' (to conserve bandwidth - we will likely have 60-70 people around). During the lecture parts, Kaido will talk and show the accompanying slides - '''but in addition to listening, you can reflect/feedback/discuss the topic in the Teams chat which will be open throughout the lecture'''. During the discussion breaks, Kaido will display the discussion points (typically, some kind of question) and everyone will (hopefully) discuss these in the chat. Meanwhile, Kaido will look over the chat and comment on more interesting points there. After the discussion break, the lecture will continue.		Lectures (by Kaido) will be classic lectures combined with short (~5 min; typically 2-4 in a lecture) discussion breaks. As a rule, '''please keep your camera and microphone off during the lecture''' (to conserve bandwidth - we will likely have 60-70 people around). During the lecture parts, Kaido will talk and show the accompanying slides - '''but in addition to listening, you can reflect/feedback/discuss the topic in the Teams chat which will be open throughout the lecture'''. During the discussion breaks, Kaido will display the discussion points (typically, some kind of question) and everyone will (hopefully) discuss these in the chat. Meanwhile, Kaido will look over the chat and comment on more interesting points there. After the discussion break, the lecture will continue.

	Seminars (by Kristjan) will be chaired by the lecturer, but the bulk of the time will be used for your presentations (you should register them at least by the 7nd week on these pages: [[Group 1 seminar schedule ~~(Thursdays)~~ \| Group 1]] and [[Group 2 seminar schedule ~~(Wednesdays)~~ \| Group 2]]). Each presentation should take about 15 minutes with some minutes for questions/discussion. Like at lectures, most people should keep the microphone and camera off - the exceptions are Kristjan and the person currently presenting (it is also recommended to show yourself in camera to add more personal touch). And like at lectures, the chat will be open throughout the seminar.		Seminars (by Kristjan) will be chaired by the lecturer, but the bulk of the time will be used for your presentations (you should register them at least by the 7nd week on these pages: [[Group 1 seminar schedule \| Group 1]] and [[Group 2 seminar schedule \| Group 2]]). Each presentation should take about 15 minutes with some minutes for questions/discussion. Like at lectures, most people should keep the microphone and camera off - the exceptions are Kristjan and the person currently presenting (it is also recommended to show yourself in camera to add more personal touch). And like at lectures, the chat will be open throughout the seminar.

	We will add people (the ones who have declared it by that time) to the course on Monday, September 2 (the first lecture will be on Tuesday). People who want to join later should contact either Kaido or Kristjan and ask to be added to the group!		We will add people (the ones who have declared it by that time) to the course on Monday, September 2 (the first lecture will be on Tuesday). People who want to join later should contact either Kaido or Kristjan and ask to be added to the group!
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	Points to consider:		Points to consider:
	* In earlier years, there was a constant problem with attending the seminars towards the end of the term. This year, there will be an attendance check at both lectures and seminars (using the session participation list of MS Teams as well as the actual listing). '''Attending at least 10 lectures out of 16 AND 5 seminars out of 8 is required to pass the course.'''		* In earlier years, there was a constant problem with attending the seminars towards the end of the term. This year, there will be an attendance check at both lectures and seminars (using the session participation list of MS Teams as well as the actual listing). '''Attending at least 10 lectures out of 16 AND 5 seminars out of 8 is required to pass the course.'''
	* Everyone should pick a suitable time for the (first) presentation and '''register it on the schedule pages ([[~~Group_1_seminar_schedule_(Thursdays)~~ \| Group 1]] and [[~~Group_2_seminar_schedule_(Wednesdays)~~ \| Group 2]]) by the beginning of Week 7 - October 14''' (second presentation can be set later by those who have completed the first - but it is 'first come, first served'). It is recommended to do the first presentation as soon as possible (other courses will start adding workload at the end of the semester!).		* Everyone should pick a suitable time for the (first) presentation and '''register it on the schedule pages ([[Group_1_seminar_schedule \| Group 1]] and [[Group_2_seminar_schedule \| Group 2]]) by the beginning of Week 7 - October 14''' (second presentation can be set later by those who have completed the first - but it is 'first come, first served'). It is recommended to do the first presentation as soon as possible (other courses will start adding workload at the end of the semester!).
	* Due to some negative experience with people missing their presentation without notice (e.g. five people were registered, two actually presented - half the seminar time got wasted), there is a rule: '''if you do not present your work at the registered time without a valid reason''' (e.g. illness, being abroad etc), '''there will be no second chance during the term'''. People with valid reasons ''will'' get a new chance, but please try to inform Kristjan ASAP!		* Due to some negative experience with people missing their presentation without notice (e.g. five people were registered, two actually presented - half the seminar time got wasted), there is a rule: '''if you do not present your work at the registered time without a valid reason''' (e.g. illness, being abroad etc), '''there will be no second chance during the term'''. People with valid reasons ''will'' get a new chance, but please try to inform Kristjan ASAP!
	* The paper should be sent in BEFORE the presentation (submitting on the same day after presenting will be accepted if necessary - but earlier is better). In case of the submission being late, the following penalty system applies: '''up to one week late - minus 10%, 1-2 weeks - minus 30%, 2-3 weeks - minus 50%, more than 3 weeks - no points.'''		* The paper should be sent in BEFORE the presentation (submitting on the same day after presenting will be accepted if necessary - but earlier is better). In case of the submission being late, the following penalty system applies: '''up to one week late - minus 10%, 1-2 weeks - minus 30%, 2-3 weeks - minus 50%, more than 3 weeks - no points.'''

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	Points to consider:		Points to consider:
	* In earlier years, there was a constant problem with attending the seminars towards the end of the term. This year, there will be an attendance check at both lectures and seminars (using the session participation list of MS Teams as well as the actual listing). '''Attending at least 10 lectures out of 16 AND 5 seminars out of 8 is required to pass the course.'''		* In earlier years, there was a constant problem with attending the seminars towards the end of the term. This year, there will be an attendance check at both lectures and seminars (using the session participation list of MS Teams as well as the actual listing). '''Attending at least 10 lectures out of 16 AND 5 seminars out of 8 is required to pass the course.'''
	* Everyone should pick a suitable time for the (first) presentation and '''register it on the schedule pages ([[Group_1_seminar_schedule \| Group 1]] and [[Group_2_seminar_schedule \| Group 2]]) by the beginning of Week 7 - October 14''' (second presentation can be set later by those who have completed the first - but it is 'first come, first served'). It is recommended to do the first presentation as soon as possible (other courses will start adding workload at the end of the semester!).		* Everyone should pick a suitable time for the (first) presentation and '''register it on the schedule pages ([[Group_1_seminar_schedule \| Group 1]] and [[Group_2_seminar_schedule \| Group 2]]) by the beginning of Week 7 - October 13''' (second presentation can be set later by those who have completed the first - but it is 'first come, first served'). It is recommended to do the first presentation as soon as possible (other courses will start adding workload at the end of the semester!).
	* Due to some negative experience with people missing their presentation without notice (e.g. five people were registered, two actually presented - half the seminar time got wasted), there is a rule: '''if you do not present your work at the registered time without a valid reason''' (e.g. illness, being abroad etc), '''there will be no second chance during the term'''. People with valid reasons ''will'' get a new chance, but please try to inform Kristjan ASAP!		* Due to some negative experience with people missing their presentation without notice (e.g. five people were registered, two actually presented - half the seminar time got wasted), there is a rule: '''if you do not present your work at the registered time without a valid reason''' (e.g. illness, being abroad etc), '''there will be no second chance during the term'''. People with valid reasons ''will'' get a new chance, but please try to inform Kristjan ASAP!
	* The paper should be sent in BEFORE the presentation (submitting on the same day after presenting will be accepted if necessary - but earlier is better). In case of the submission being late, the following penalty system applies: '''up to one week late - minus 10%, 1-2 weeks - minus 30%, 2-3 weeks - minus 50%, more than 3 weeks - no points.'''		* The paper should be sent in BEFORE the presentation (submitting on the same day after presenting will be accepted if necessary - but earlier is better). In case of the submission being late, the following penalty system applies: '''up to one week late - minus 10%, 1-2 weeks - minus 30%, 2-3 weeks - minus 50%, more than 3 weeks - no points.'''
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	Papers should have a clear topic, good presentation of the problem, proper argumentation and formal qualities (academic style, proper references etc). You can use the [https://taltech.ee/en/formatting-guidelines official formatting guidelines] of the university.		Papers should have a clear topic, good presentation of the problem, proper argumentation and formal qualities (academic style, proper references etc). You can use the [https://taltech.ee/en/formatting-guidelines official formatting guidelines] of the university.

	NB!!! The final deadline for all other writings (including reviews, blogs etc) is '''the last day of the term proper, or Friday December 20''' (extensions can be granted for compelling reasons (illness etc).		NB!!! The final deadline for all other writings (including reviews, blogs etc) is '''the last day of the term proper, or Friday December 19''' (extensions can be granted for compelling reasons (illness etc).

	WARNING - write your papers by yourself. Presenting a paper downloaded from somewhere is more serious an academic offense than someone fresh out of secondary school may think - flunking just the course is a luckier result, but people may also get booted from the school for proven plagiarism. This also applies for partial "borrowing" - rules dictate that all used material be properly referenced (see also here).		WARNING - write your papers by yourself. Presenting a paper downloaded from somewhere is more serious an academic offense than someone fresh out of secondary school may think - flunking just the course is a luckier result, but people may also get booted from the school for proven plagiarism. This also applies for partial "borrowing" - rules dictate that all used material be properly referenced (see also here).
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	Another way to earn points is to '''write a blog''' related to the course topics (both using an existing blog or creating a new one are OK). You may reflect on the course (ideas, suggestions and also constructive criticism are all OK), College events (but again, related to the course topics), tech news, write software or hardware reviews etc. The blog should be in English, the rule of thumb in points is "one point for each relevant post", '''up to 10 points''' (note that you are free to use the blog for other kinds of posts as well, but the course points will be only awarded for the ones that relate to the course) . Blogging is not mandatory for this version of the course.		Another way to earn points is to '''write a blog''' related to the course topics (both using an existing blog or creating a new one are OK). You may reflect on the course (ideas, suggestions and also constructive criticism are all OK), College events (but again, related to the course topics), tech news, write software or hardware reviews etc. The blog should be in English, the rule of thumb in points is "one point for each relevant post", '''up to 10 points''' (note that you are free to use the blog for other kinds of posts as well, but the course points will be only awarded for the ones that relate to the course) . Blogging is not mandatory for this version of the course.

	It is also possible to earn points by '''reading and reviewing relevant books - up to 2 in total, for up to 5 points per book'''. Books can be picked from [https://wiki.kakupesa.net/index.php/The_Playful_Cleverness_Reading_List a reading list here], but you may choose something else, too. The length of a book review should be approximately one page, containing both a short overview (title, author, time of publishing), main points and the ~~argumented~~ evaluation by the reviewer.		It is also possible to earn points by '''reading and reviewing relevant books - up to 2 in total, for up to 5 points per book'''. Books can be picked from [https://wiki.kakupesa.net/index.php/The_Playful_Cleverness_Reading_List a reading list here], but you may choose something else, too. The length of a book review should be approximately one page, containing both a short overview (title, author, time of publishing), main points and the evaluation (with arguments) by the reviewer.

	Finally, the lecturers can award bonus points for original solutions, active participation in discussions etc. Both Kaido and Kristjan can award up to 5 bonus points (lectures/seminars), so the maximum will be 10.		Finally, the lecturers can award bonus points for original solutions, active participation in discussions etc. Both Kaido and Kristjan can award up to 5 bonus points (lectures/seminars), so the maximum will be 10.