IDS 104: Mindset and Growth for Lifelong Learning
Course Description
This course introduces students to the skills relevant to lifelong learning and the foundational
knowledge needed to understand their role in contemporary society. Students will explore the
mindsets and traits that foster personal growth and support in digital communities. They will
examine how adaptability enhances perseverance and success in personal and professional
environments. Students will also reflect on how various perspectives and personal values
influence responsible decision making.
Course Competencies
This course covers the following competencies, which represent the knowledge and skills
relevant to your field:
• IDS-14134: Explain the various traits that are reflected in a supportive digital community
• IDS-14135: Describe how adaptability can support change and perseverance
• IDS-14136: Discuss how various perspectives and personal values guide responsible
decision making
Required Materials
Using your learning resources is critical to your success as a student. For this course, you will
not need to purchase any materials through the SNHU Online Bookstore. Access your resources
through the links provided in your course.
Technical Requirements
Make sure you’ve met the technical requirements to complete this course.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As indicated in our core values, SNHU is committed to “embrace diversity where we encourage
and respect diverse identities, ideas, and perspectives by honoring difference, amplifying
belonging, engaging civilly, and breaking down barriers to bring our mission to life.”
This may or will be reflected in SNHU’s curriculum as we embrace and practice diversity, equity,
and inclusion (DEI) to provide the most transformative experience for our students, faculty, and
staff. Because topics pertaining to DEI can be sensitive, please remember that embodying and
practicing diversity, equity, and inclusion is one of our core values that you will encounter
throughout the academic experience. In higher education, we are expected to think and engage
critically. Use a growth mindset to embrace the diverse readings, course assignments, and
experiences of your peers and faculty.
For more information about DEI at SNHU, please visit our website at the Office of Diversity and
Inclusion.
Instructor Availability and Response Time
Your class interaction with the instructor and your classmates will take place on a regular,
ongoing basis. Your instructor will be actively engaged within the course throughout the week.
You will normally communicate with your instructor in the weekly discussions or the General
Questions discussion topic so that your questions and the instructor’s answers benefit the
entire class. You should feel free, however, to communicate with your instructor via SNHU
email at any time, particularly when you want to discuss something of a personal or sensitive
nature. Your instructor will generally provide a response within 24 hours. Instructors will post
grades and feedback (as applicable) within seven days of an assignment’s due date, or within
seven days of a late submission.
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Grade Distribution
Assignment Category Number of
Graded Items
Point Value
per Item Total Points
Discussion 4 50 200
Project Draft 2 100 200
Short Paper 1 75 75
Journal 2 50 100
Expert Evaluator 1 25 25
Activity 2 75 150
Final Project 1 250 250
Total Course Points: 1,000
This course may also contain non-graded activities. The purpose of these non-graded activities
is to assist you in mastering the learning outcomes in the graded activity items listed above.
University Grading System: Undergraduate
Grade Numerical Equivalent Points
A 93–100 4
A˗ 90–92 3.67
B+ 87–89 3.33
B 83–86 3
B˗ 80–82 2.67
C+ 77–79 2.33
C 73–76 2
C˗ 70–72 1.67
D+ 67–69 1.33
D 60–66 1
F 0–59 0
I Incomplete
IF Incomplete/Failure *
IP In Progress (past end of term)
W Withdrawn
* Please refer to the policy page for information on the incomplete grade process.
Grading Guides
Specific activity directions, grading guides, posting requirements, and additional deadlines can
be found in the Assignment Information section of the course.
Weekly Assignment Schedule
All readings can be found within each module of the course, and assignment instructions can be
found in the Assignment Information section of the course. Assignments and discussion posts
during the first week of each term are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Assignments and
discussion posts for the remainder of the term are due by 11:59 p.m. of the student’s local time
zone.
Module
Topics and Assignments
One
1-1 Discussion: Your Digital Footprint and You
1-2 Short Paper: Exploring the Impact of Digital Communities
1-3 Reminder: Project Guidelines and Rubric
1-4 Reminder: Expert Evaluator Activity
Two
2-1 Journal: Embracing a Growth Mindset
2-2 Activity: Comparative Analysis Chart
Three
Four
3-1 Project Draft
4-1 Journal: The Role of Feedback
4-2 Activity: Goal-Mapping During Change
Five
5-1 Discussion: Behind the Decision: Tracing Values and Information Use
5-2 Project Draft
5-3 Reminder: Expert Evaluator Activity
Six
6-1 Discussion: Decision Lab: Test Your Thinking!
6-2 Activity: Expert Evaluator Activity
6-3 Reminder: Project Due in Module Seven
Seven
7-1 Discussion: Project Discussion and Questions (Non-Graded)
7-2 Project
7-3 Look Ahead: How to Do Well in Module Eight
Eight
8-1 Discussion: Me, We, and Beyond: Reflecting on Growth and Community
Impact
Course Participation
Course participation is required within the first week of the term for all online courses.
Participation in this context is defined as completing one graded assignment during the week of
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the course. Otherwise, students will be administratively removed for nonparticipation. Students
who do not participate during the first week may forfeit their rights to be reinstated into the
course. Students who stop attending a course after the first week and who do not officially
withdraw will receive a grade calculated based on all submitted and missed graded assignments
for the course. Missed assignments will earn a grade of zero. See the course withdrawal policy
and the course participation policy for further information.
Late Assignments
Students who need extra time may submit assignments (excluding discussion board postings)
up to one week after the assignment due date. Discussion board submissions will not be
accepted for credit after the deadline except in extenuating circumstances.
• A penalty of 10 percent of the total value of the assignment will be applied to the grade
achieved on the late assignment regardless of the day of the week on which the work is
submitted.
• Students who submit assignments more than one week late will receive a grade of zero
on the assignment unless they have made prior arrangements with the instructor.
Students must submit all assignments no later than 11:59 p.m. (in their own time zone) on the
last day of the term. No assignments are accepted after the last day of the term unless an
incomplete has been submitted. See the incomplete grades policy.
There may be times an instructor makes an exception to the late assignment policy. Instructors
may accept late work, including discussion board posts, with or without prior arrangement.
• Exceptions to the late policy on these grounds are left to the instructor’s discretion,
including whether the late penalty is applied or waived. Students should not assume
that they will be allowed to submit assignments after the due dates.
• If an instructor finds that they are unable to determine whether an exception to the late
policy would be appropriate without documentation, the collection and review of
student documentation should be handled through the Dispute Resolution team in
order to protect the student’s privacy. In these cases, students should file a Student
Concern Dispute form to have the circumstances reviewed.
If a student is experiencing (or knows they will experience) a circumstance, including
pregnancy, that is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act or Title IX, they are
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encouraged to contact the Online Accessibility Center (OAC) as soon as possible to explore what
academic accommodations might be offered. Instructors must honor all deadlines established
through the OAC.
Student Handbook
Review the student handbook.
The student handbook applies to all registered domestic and international undergraduate,
graduate, full-time, and part-time students, whether taking classes on campus or online in any
program, including competency-based or continuing education programs. All students are
expected to familiarize themselves with the language of the handbook, including the student
code of conduct, which outlines the university’s behavioral expectations, including on- and off
campus behavior, and the university’s academic integrity policy, which includes expectations
and standards relating to coursework. The university reserves the right to make changes to the
handbook as necessary without prior notice.
ADA/504 Compliance Statement
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is dedicated to providing equal access to
individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans
with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
SNHU prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of disability and takes action to prevent
such discrimination by providing reasonable accommodations to eligible individuals with
disabilities. The university has adopted the ADA/504 Grievances Policy (version 1.2 effective
October 16, 2017), providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints regarding any
action prohibited by Section 504 or the ADA.
For further information on accessibility support and services, visit the Disability and
Accessibility Services webpage.
Academic Integrity Policy
Southern New Hampshire University requires all students to adhere to high standards of
integrity in their academic work. Activities such as plagiarism and cheating are not condoned by
the university. Review the full academic integrity policy.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Guidelines
We recognize there are a variety of generative AI programs available to assist in your work.
Generative AI programs are not a replacement for human creativity, originality, or critical
thinking. However, within limited circumstances, and with proper citation, generative AI may be
used as a tool in this course.
For further guidance, review this student guide to generative AI.
Copyright Policy
Southern New Hampshire University abides by the provisions of United States Copyright Act
(Title 17 of the United States Code). Any person who infringes the copyright law is liable.
Review the full copyright policy.
Use of Open Educational Materials
Students may encounter openly licensed learning materials such as open access (OA)
publications and open educational resources (OERs) in their courses. Southern New Hampshire
University uses these openly licensed materials in compliance with the stated license terms on
the material. Students must also ensure that any uses outside of this course follow the license
terms of the material. The selection of these materials adheres to SNHU’s accepted guidelines
on course material adoption.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Content
This course may contain some material created with the help of AI tools. Any AI-generated
content has been thoroughly vetted by a team of instructional designers, editors, subject
matter experts, and deans. Revisions have been made to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Withdrawal Policy
Review the full withdrawal policy.
Southern New Hampshire University Policies
More information about SNHU policies can be found on the policy page.
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