The 2017 Winter Session TA assignments are underway. Please note – instructors have until Friday, July 28 to select their 2017W Term 1 and Term 2 TA’s.
Day: July 17, 2017
CTLT Workshops for TAs
StandardCTLT is providing a wide-array of free workshops and events for UBC Teaching Assistants in the upcoming months. Here is a list of upcoming workshops and events that may be of interest to your TAs.
Workshop Facilitation Workshop (for TA Coordinators & Senior TAs)
August 21, 2017
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
This Facilitation Basics workshop is meant for TA Training Coordinators or senior TAs who will be delivering facilitated sessions focused on teaching enhancement for TAs. We will focus on developing key skills for designing and facilitating workshops. More info
TA-Instructor Working Relationship (for TAs)
August 31, 2017
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Chilcotin Room (256)
In this session, we will explore the various needs and expectations that structure the TA-Instructor relationship with the aim of helping you build a harmonious and rewarding professional relationship with the instructors you work with. More info
September 19, 2017
9:00 am–3:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
This workshop is mean for TAs who will be serving, formally or informally as mentors in their department. We will focus on developing specific mentoring skills following an interactive and peer-based model which will give mentors the opportunity to learn about and practice these skills. More info
Introduction to Canvas Basics (for TAs)
August 29, 2017 | Register
1:00 pm – 3:00pm
September 7, 2017 | Register
10:00am – 12:00pm
September 12, 2017 | Register
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
September 20, 2017 | Register
10:00am – 12:00 pm
All sessions will be held in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
This introductory session will explore general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communications, discussion boards, using the SpeedGrader, uploading and editing course content, and assignments.